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
UT Martin Faces Southeast Missouri Thursday
The UT Martin men’s basketball team returns to action Thursday when it takes on Southeast Missouri in an Ohio Valley Conference matchup. The Skyhawks have won nine of the last 10 outings against the Redhawks, including a
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
WestStar Leadership Program Begins Thursday
The UT Martin WestStar Leadership Program Class of 2025 will hold its opening retreat and orientation session Thursday and Friday in Martin. The 35-member class, the 35th in the program’s history, will meet at 8 a.m. in
Egg Prices Soaring Due to Bird Flu Epidemic
Bird flu is forcing farmers to slaughter millions of chickens a month, pushing U.S. egg prices to more than double their cost in the summer of 2023. The average price per dozen nationwide hit $4.15 in December.
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