Obion County Fair Recognized During Association of Fairs Convention

Tennessee’s agricultural fairs were honored during the 103rd Tennessee Association of Fairs Convention in Murfreesboro. During the event, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture and Association of Fairs presented awards to the top county, regional and state fairs
Juveniles Involved in Shooting Death in Jackson

Jackson police say a 17 year old boy has been charged with the shooting death of a 15 year old female, who was pregnant. Police reports said officers responded Saturday to the 100 block of Hardee Street
Law Enforcement Officers Make Arrest After Disturbance Standoff in Hickman

Law enforcement officers made an arrest in Hickman Tuesday night following a disturbance standoff with an individual. Officers from the Hickman Police Department and Fulton County Sheriff’s Office arrested 29 year old Bobby Johnson following the standoff
Fulton Independent Schools to Remain Closed This Week

The Fulton Independent School System has now announced their plans to remain closed for the remainder of the week. School officials had originally planned to resume classes on Thursday, but have decided to take additional time due
TSSAA to Hold Special Called Meeting to Discuss Student Athletes Transfer Rule and Residence Rule

The TSSAA Legislative Council will hold a special called meeting next week. Council members will be discussing, and possibly deciding, whether to amend the Transfer Rule and/or the Residence Rule for student athletes. Included in the discussion
Reelfoot Lake Eagle Festival to Begin on Friday

The 21st annual Reelfoot Lake Eagle Festival will begin on Friday. The three-day event will begin each day with vendors opening at the Ellington Hall Building at the State Park. Two hour eagle and waterfowl tours will
First District Senator Jason Howell Files Agricultural Economic Development Program Bill

Kentucky First District State Senator Jason Howell has filed a new agricultural economic development program bill. Upon passage, Senator Howell’s Senate Bill 28 would create the program within the Department of Agriculture, and would establish an oversight
Charles Wardell Brown, Jr. – 58 – formerly of Martin.

Funeral services will be held for Charles Wardell Brown, Jr., age 58, formerly of Martin. Services will take place at 11:00 on Saturday, February 1st of 2025, at McCabe United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Parham
Robert L. McGraw – 70 – Martin

Funeral services will be held for Robert L. McGraw, age 70, of Martin. Services will be held at 11:00 on Saturday, February 1st of 2025, in Union City.
Donnie Cox – 68 – Union City

Memorial services will be held for Donnie Cox, age 68, of Union City. Services will take place at 12:30 on Sunday, February 2nd of 2025, at Progressive Missionary Baptist Church.