Obion County Sheriff’s Office Announces “Employees of the Year”
The Obion County Sheriff’s Office has announced their “Employee of the Year” awards. Following the voting of fellow employees, Jo Purdy was named the “Dispatcher of the Year”. “Deputy of the Year” was awarded to Rusty Singleton,
Arrest made in Greenfield
A Hispanic man is jailed following a skirmish with a Greenfield Police officer over the Christmas holiday. Officer Sunny Sherwood clocked 21 year old Christian Quiroz on charges of speeding and reckless driving through Greenfield. While completing
Clayton Morris is the new OCCHS Football Coach
Clayton Morris to Coach at Obion Central West Carroll’s football coach Clayton Morris has accepted the head coaching job at Obion County Central High School. He succeeds Justin Palmer who has accepted another position at Forrest High
Snail Darter- TVA – Tellico Dam 50 Years Later
It was 50 years ago today President Richard Nixon signed the Endangered Species Act. The law charged the federal government with saving every endangered plant and animal in America. The Act helped to save the tiny fish
Fire Destroys Home in Weakley County
An early morning blaze in Weakley County destroyed a two story home on Cypress Creek Road near the Weakley – Obion County line. Martin Fire Fighters were called out around 5:30am Wednesday and arrived on the scene
Ja Morant Leads Grizzlies to Come-From-Behind Win Over New Orleans
The Memphis Grizzlies won their fourth straight game with Ja Morant in the lineup on Tuesday night. The Grizzlies came from behind and beat the New Orleans Pelicans 116-115 in overtime. Memphis outscored the Pelicans 36-23 in
Ken-Tenn Area Could See First Snowflakes This Week
The National Weather Service says the Ken-Tenn area could see their first glimpse of snow on Thursday and Friday. A slow moving storm system is approaching the area, with the chance of the mixed precipitation on Thursday
Murray State Adds Mayfield and McCracken County Football Signees to Early List
The Murray State Racers football program has announced the signing of Mayfield running back JuJu Starks. Starks led the Cardinals to the Class-2A State Championship, where he was named the “Most Valuable Player” of the game. He
Dynamix Christmas Basketball Classic in Martin
Eighteen high school basketball teams, representing 12 schools, will take part in the Dynamix Christmas Classic this week. The three day event will begin Thursday at Westview High School, with boys and girls basketball games played each
Application Period Underway for Spring Turkey Quota Hunts
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has opened the period for Spring Turkey Quota Hunts. The application period now runs through January 10th. Applications are now available and will be accepted at any TWRA license agent, TWRA regional