Union City Director of Schools Explains Late Budget Cut for System
Director of Schools Wes Kennedy says a large last minute budget cut is coming to the Union City School System. Due to a decrease in enrollment in the Obion County School System, Director Kennedy said cuts to
Firefighters Respond to Fire on Flippen Drive
Firefighters were called to an ATV fire on Flippen Drive on July 4th. Union City Fire Chief Karl Ullrich said firefighters responded to the call of a side-by-side on fire, which was endangering a structure. Fire Department
Golden Tornadoes Track and Field Members Named All-State
Four Union City High School track and field athletes have been named All-State. School Communications Director Mike Hutchens said Adrian Crawford, Keaten Brown, Kameron Shade and Debrionna Jones were named to the Class-A Tennessee Sports Writers Association
Union City High School Tennis Team Earns All-State Honors
Union City tennis standouts Shelby Bondurant and Molly Kizer have earned All-State honors. School Communications Director Mike Hutchens said the Golden Tornadoes two-time state runner-up doubles team was named Class-A All-State by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association.
UT-Martin Announces New Inductees to Athletic Hall of Fame
The Class of 2024 for the University of Tennessee at Martin Athletics Hall of Fame has been announced. This year’s induction ceremony will take place on Saturday, September 14th in the Russell Duncan Ballroom inside the Boling
Michelle Barnett Coleman – 65 – Evanston, Illinois
Funeral services will be held for Michelle Barnett Coleman, age 65, of Evanston, Illinois, and formerly of the Kenn-Tenn area. Services will take place at 1:00 on Sunday, July 7th of 2024, at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist
Remnants of Beryl Could Bring Heavy Rain to Ken-Tenn Area
Landfall Monday morning from a Category 1 hurricane in Texas could mean some heavy rainfall for parts of the Ken-Tenn area. Hurricane Beryl moved ashore and is now a tropical storm bringing heavy rain, winds and thunderstorms.
David Martin – 65 – South Fulton
Funeral services will be held for David Martin, age 65, of South Fulton. Services will take place at noon on Saturday, July 13th of 2024 in South Fulton. Burial will follow in Greenlea Cemetery.
Investigation Continues Into Death of Fulton County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit
An investigation into the death of a local law enforcement K-9 Unit continues. Fulton County Sheriff Chad Parker released a statement on June 23rd, stating he had received a report of the death of Shogun, the K-9
Pro wrestling legend John Cena announces retirement from WWE effective in 2025
Pro wrestling icon John Cena has announced he plans to retire from the WWE following WrestleMania 2025. Cena, 47, made his future wrestling plans known during a surprise appearance at WWE’s Money in the Bank pay-per-view event