School Closures Announced

The following school systems has announced closure for Thursday: Union City Obion County – Thursday and Friday Lake County Weakley County Paris Special School District Fulton Independent Hickman County Carlisle County Calloway County Graves County UT Martin
Tennessee Valley Authority Asking Residents to Conserve Electricity on Thursday and Friday

The Tennessee Valley Authority is requesting residents and businesses to conserve electricity on Thursday and Friday. Union City Energy Authority CEO Kyle Ross said due to forecasts for extremely low temperatures, TVA is seeking to reduce a
TVA Asks People to Limit Electric Consumption

The Weakley County Municipal Electric System has announced that the TVA has initiated steps 10 & 20 of load curtailment. With these steps initiated TVA asks their local residents, businesses, and local power companies to do their
Scenes from Tuesday Nights Winter Storm in Local Area

Overnight snowfall had roads covered and travel moving slowly in the local area. The snow also caused businesses to scoop and clean off areas for the public. About three inches of snow fell in many places around
Warming Center Available in Union City

Due to a lack of staff the Weakley County Emergency Management Agency was unable to open a warming shelter in the county. A warming center is available at the First Church of God in Union City on
Don Harris – 72 – Gleason

A funeral service will be held for Don Harris, age 72, of Gleason. The service will be held at 2:00 on Thursday, February 20th at the Gleason First Baptist Church. Burial to follow in the Hopewell Cemetery.
Betty Tucker – 81 – Dresden

A funeral service will he held for Betty Tucker, age 81, of Dresden. The service will be at 4:00 on Friday, February 21st in Union City.
Patsy Flowers – 81 – Gleason

A funeral service will be held for Patsy Flowers, age 81, of Gleason. Services will take place at 2:00 on Friday, February 21st at Williams Funeral Home in Gleason. Burial will take place at a later date
Obion County Mayor Steve Carr Makes Recovery Announcement for Rives

Recovery efforts from the flooding continue in Rives. Obion County Mayor Steve Carr made an announcement Wednesday morning, allowing more residents to return to their homes.(AUDIO) Mayor Carr said roads in Rives were now open. Due
UTM Women Defeat Tennessee State

Anaya Brown notched her fourth double-double of the season and joined the rebounding top ten list as she led the UT Martin women’s basketball team to a 73-52 victory over Tennessee State on Tuesday. The Skyhawks outscored