Congressman Kustoff Introduces Act to Jam Cellphones in Prison

Congressman David Kustoff, along with Senator Tom Cotton, has introduced the Cellphone Jamming Reform Act. The legislation would prevent contraband cellphone use in federal and state prisons by allowing the prisons to use cellphone jamming systems. Congressman
South Fulton High School Beta Club Earns Spot in National Competition

Several South Fulton High School Beta Club members took part in the recent Beta Leadership Summit in Gatlinburg. School Communications Director Lauren Kendall said the students competed and qualified for nationals in all three competitions held at
Joseph Rosner – 78 – Martin

A visitation will be held for Joseph Rosner, age 78, of Martin. The visitation will be held at noon on Friday, March 28th at Murphy Funeral Home,
UT Martin Softball Loses 5-1 to Murray State

The UT Martin softball team recorded eight hits on Wednesday against Murray State, but fell 5-1 at Racer Field. The Racers scored one run in the first and two in the third to take an early 3-0
UT Martin Baseball Falls to Southern Illinois

The UT Martin baseball team fell to Southern Illinois 10 to nothing on Wednesday in the second game of their series. Blaze Bell, Brody Capps, and Frank Micallef all had base hits for the Skyhawks. Zach Wager
Day 2 of the L.H. Ladd Memorial Baseball Classic in Union City

Today is Day 2 of the L.H. Ladd Memorial Baseball Classic in Union City. At Elam Stadium today: 4:30 – Union City plays Ballard Memorial 6:45 – Paducah Tilghman plays Trenton Peabody At Wheeles Stadium: 4:30 –
Opening Day for the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium

Today is Opening Day for the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals will take on the Minnesota Twins in the first of a three game inter-league series. St. Louis will send Sonny Gray to the
Dyer Man Sentenced for Rape

A Dyer man will be serving eight years in the Tennessee Department of Corrections for a 2023 rape charge in Martin. The Martin Police reports 20-year-old Nolen Williams pled guilty to one count of rape without consent
Weakley County Prevention Coalition Hosts Service Night at UTM

The Weakley County Prevention Coalition partnered with UT Martin for Greek Week in March for a service night to pack Narcan kits and encouragement bags for local students. Prevention Coalition Director Courtney Echols told Thunderbolt News more
Murray State Announces New Basketball Coach

Murray State has announced that Creighton assistant Ryan Miller has signed a four-year contract as the new men’s basketball coach. WPSD reports Miller will make $450,000 per year along with $175,000 for media participation and other bonuses.