Dresden’s Matt Beaty makes his MLB debut with Dodgers, records first MLB hit
Dresden’s Matt Beaty got his first hit in the majors on the same night he made his Los Angeles Dodgers debut. The Dodgers recalled the 26-year-old infielder from Triple-A Oklahoma City Tuesday afternoon and placed outfielder A.J.
Daylight Saving Time bill headed to TN governor’s desk
A bill to keep Tennessee on daylight saving time year-round is headed to Governor Bill Lee’s desk for his approval. Senate members advanced the proposal Tuesday. The bill scraps the twice-annual time shift – but only if
UTM Cheer announces roster for 2019-20 season
UT Martin co-cheer coaches Jessi Woody and James Woody have announced the team roster for the upcoming 2019-20 academic year after tryouts this past weekend. “We’d like to congratulate all of these student-athletes for making the team,”
Conference panel to discuss ESA bill
A split between the Tennessee House and Senate on the Education Savings Account bill has forced both chambers to designate negotiators to come up with a compromise. Lawmakers Tuesday refused to budge on their differences on the
Lee to allow sports betting in Tennessee without his signature
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s office says he’ll let legislation allowing sports betting become law without his signature. Lee spokeswoman Laine Arnold says the Republican doesn’t believe gambling expansion is best but recognizes that many lawmakers want to
Benton Co. man accused of beating and setting dog on fire
A Benton County man has been arrested after allegedly beating a dog with a hammer and a baseball bat, then dousing the animal with gasoline and setting it on fire. Benton County Sheriff Ken Christopher says Cody
Memphis woman charged with trafficking juveniles for sex during NFL Draft weekend in Nashville
A Memphis woman is accused of trafficking juveniles for the purpose of illicit sex during the NFL Draft weekend in Nashville. TBI spokesman Josh Devine says 29-year-old Taysha Dominique Jackson was arrested early Sunday morning in Brentwood.
Paris Police Chief thanks departments for safe, successful Fish Fry week
Paris Police Chief Chuck Elizondo says the crowds were up and crime was down at this year’s World’s Biggest Fish Fry in Paris. In a press release Tuesday, Chief Elizondo attributed the safety and success of the
Area high schools ranked in U.S. News and World Report
U.S. News and World Report released its annual rankings of the top high schools in Tennessee Tuesday. Several local high schools were ranked among the top 200 high schools in the state. Dyersburg High School is the
Bingo Night at the Tennessee Iris Festival
It’s Bingo Night at the Tennessee Iris Festival tonight in Dresden. Children’s Fun Bingo is tonight from 6:00 to 7:00 at Dresden Elementary School for children up to age 12, with fun prizes awarded. Iris Festival Fun