Investigation Continues Into Double Fatality Crash in Paducah
Paducah police are continuing an investigation into a double fatality accident on Monday afternoon. Police reports said officers were called to Lone Oak Road and Jack Paxton Drive, where a tow truck had struck a passenger car.
New Teachers Welcomed at Obion County School System
Obion County Schools welcomed new teachers on Tuesday with an inspiring meeting led by our dedicated leadership team. Director of Schools Tim Watkins and Greg Barclay, Assistant Director of Schools, shared valuable words of advice, guidance, and
UT Martin Golf Team Receives Award
UT Martin was one of 59 NCAA Division I universities to earn the Golf Coaches Association of America Outstanding Team Academic Presidents Special Recognition Award for the 2023-24 campaign. Skyhawks were one of only 25 NCAA Division
Tennessee Lottery Sets New Record for Contributions to Education
The Tennessee Education Lottery has set a new fiscal year record for education. Lottery officials announced a transfer of $519.3 million dollars to initiatives that include college scholarships, grants and after school programs. The new fiscal year
John Deere Announces Reduction in Employees Due to Struggling Sales
Agriculture equipment giant John Deere is laying off salaried workers as sales tank. Agriculture Dive reported more cuts coming, after the tractor giant reduced its workforce by 1,800 employees earlier this year. Officials with John Deere said
Gibson County Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Child Pornography Offenses
Jason Daniel Smith, of Gibson County, has been sentenced to 188 months in federal prison after being convicted of possessing and distributing child sex abuse materials on two separate occasions. According to information presented in court Smith used
Excessive Heat Warning Issued for Ken-Tenn Area
The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the Ken-Tenn area for Tuesday and Wednesday. Actual daytime temperatures in the mid-90’s will create heat index values up to 112 degrees. Heat related illnesses increase
Union City Salon Stays Busy With Free Back-to-School Haircuts
A downtown Union City salon had a busy day on Monday with free back-to-school haircuts. Sister Sue’s Boutique and Salon cut and styled children’s hair from 10:00 until 3:00. Over 60 children were treated to the free
“Battle of the Badges” Softball Game Collects Over $6,800 for “Shop With a Cop” Program
A fundraiser for the Union City Police Department was a big success Saturday night. The “Battle of the Badges” softball game, featuring the Police Department and Obion County Sheriff’s Office, drew a large crowd and
Wynonna Judd returning to Las Vegas for three night ‘The Greatest Hits’ performances
Wynonna Judd is retiring to Las Vegas this fall for three nights: December 11, 13 & 14 at The Venetian. Billed as Wynonna Judd: The Greatest Hits, the three-night affair will feature songs from all eras of her