Lightning causes fire at Martin Middle School

Lightning is being blamed for a small fire that broke out at Martin Middle School Wednesday. Weakley County Schools Communications Director Karen Campbell says the incident happened sometime between 3:00 and 4:00 and that damage is minimal.

Pruitt commits minor violation by saluting his high school

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt committed a minor NCAA violation earlier this year by tweeting out his congratulations when the high school he attended won an Alabama state basketball title. Pruitt tweeted “Congratulations Robi Coker and Plainview

Templeton presented WestStar Award

Former Tennessee Ag Commissioner Jai Templeton was presented an award during the recent WestStar graduation ceremony in Jackson. Templeton was awarded the 2019 Jimmy Daniel Make-A-Difference WestStar Leadership Alumni Award. Templeton is a member of the WestStar

Love’s to establish facility in Milan

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe announced Wednesday that Love’s Travel Stops will invest $8.8 million dollars and establish a tire retread and distribution facility in Milan. Love’s, which

Dorena-Hickman Ferry reopens

The Dorena-Hickman Ferry has reopened after being closed for several months due to extended flooding along the Mississippi River. The ferry normally has to halt operation at around 44 ft. on the Cairo gauge when floodwaters cover

Martin ambulance service a month away

The City of Martin’s ambulance service is one month away from its official start date. On August 10th, the Martin Fire Department will be the exclusive primary ambulance service provider in the city limits of Martin. Last

WCTS Alumni Association acquires old Martin Middle School

The Weakley County Training School Alumni Association has acquired the old Martin Middle School from the City of Martin. At this week’s Martin City Board meeting, the board unanimously approved selling the property to the Alumni Association