Rusty Grills Retains State Representative Seat for District 77
77th District State Representative Rusty Grills has retained his seat in Nashville. Grills posted an impressive election win over challenger James T. “Bubba” Cobb in the State and Federal Primary election. In the 77th District of Obion,
Weakley County Selects News Mayor Elect
In the statewide Primary Elections Thursday night, the Weakley County Mayor race was decided by a margin of nearly 2 to 1. Dale Hutcherson was voted at the new Mayor Elect to fill the unexpired term of
Greenfield Woman Faces Court Date After Leaving Dog in Hot Vehicle in Union City
A Greenfield woman faces a court date after leaving a dog in a hot vehicle in Union City. Police reports said 19 year old Emma Reese Rickman was charged with cruelty to animals. Police arrived at Hops
Union City Man Now Wanted After Dangerous Pursuit by Police
Union City police are seeking the public’s help in locating a wanted man. 55 year old Sammie Barfield, of Union City, is wanted on multiple charges after leading police on a dangerous vehicle chase this week. Officers
Trudie Thornton – 105 – Union City
Funeral services will be held for Trudie Thornton, age 105, of Union City. Services will take place at 2:00 on Monday, August 5th of 2024, in Union City. Burial will follow in the Terrace Hill Cemetery.
John Lewis – 47- Jackson
Funeral services will be held for John Lewis, age 47, of Jackson. Services will take place at 3:00 on Sunday, August 4th of 2024, in Union City. Burial will follow in the Obion County Memorial Gardens.
UT Martin Updates Ticket Policy
The University of Tennessee at Martin athletic department has adopted a new ticket policy across all sports for the upcoming season. Skyhawk football season ticket packages are set for $125 for a chair
Weakley County Schools Hold In-Service Event
Weakley County Schools held a county wide in-service event today at UT Martin. Teachers from across the district were in attendance as School Board Director Jeff Cupples announced teachers of the year, recognized years of service, gave
Today is Election Day in Tennessee
Today is Election Day in Tennessee. Voters will go to their respective polling stations for the State and Federal Primary and State and County General Election. In Obion County, twelve polling stations will be open from 8:00
Graves County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Woman for Second Time on Same Drug Charges
A 68 year old Graves County woman has again been arrested in connection with drug trafficking. Sheriff’s reports said 68 year old Ava Nell Davis was taken into custody following a search warrant at her residence just