Ima Hopson – 83 – Martin
A funeral service for Ima Hopson, age 83, of Martin will be held on Saturday, December 7th. The service will take place at 1:00 at the Miles Chapel Church. Burial will follow at the Parham Cemetery.
Longtime Obion County Football Coach Honored With Naming of Field
(story and photos compliments of Mike Hutchens) Charles Morris’ fingerprints are all over the Hillcrest football program. It’s only fitting that the middle school field will now bear his name. Hillcrest and Obion County Schools officials dubbed
Martin Man Arrested for Drug Possession
A Martin man has been arrested and charged with possession of drugs. The Martin Police along with the 27th Judicial Drug Task Force executed a search at 321 South McCombs Street in Martin, occupied by 47-year-old Peter
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day on Saturday
Saturday is Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, in observance of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on December 7th of 1941. The Sunday morning surprise attack by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service killed 2,403 servicemen
Westview Falls to Alcoa 40-21
Westview falls short at the state championship in Chattanooga after an undefeated season giving Alcoa their 10th straigh state title. Westview had 316 total yards on offense with 265 passing yards. They had possession for a total
Grand Marshall, Pride of Obion County and Union City Mayor in Christmas Parade
Honorees at the Union City Christmas parade braved the cold weather on the route from the Reelfoot Shopping Center to the downtown area. Riding in the parade was this year’s Grand Marshal Sacchi Doss and the 2024
Union City Christmas Parade on Thursday Night
The coldest temperatures of the season did not dampen spirits at the Union City Christmas parade on Thursday night. Many floats and decorated vehicles, along with the Union City and Obion County Central bands led the
Fire Destroys Hickman Home on Thursday
A fire destroyed a Hickman home and all belongings on Thursday afternoon. Fire Chief John Amberg said the home at 2010 Myron Cory Drive was owned by Joe and Bernita Cheirs. Chief Amberg said firefighters were dispatched
Memphis Tigers will Meet West Virginia in the Frisco Bowl
No. 25 Memphis and West Virginia will meet for the first time in the Frisco Bowl. Bowl officials announced the matchup for the game scheduled for December 17th in Frisco, Texas. Memphis finished 10-2 for its second-straight
Memphis Mayor Pushes Back Against Department of Justice Reforms
Memphis’ mayor is pushing back against the need for a Justice Department deal to enact reforms in light of the scathing findings of an investigation into the Memphis Police Department. Mayor Paul Young said at a news