National Weather Service Says Ken-Tenn Area Has Potential for Very Heavy Rainfall Amounts
Latest forecasts from the National Weather Service in Memphis indicates the possibility of heavy rainfall amounts over the next 36 hour period. Forecasters now say the local area could receive 2-to-3 inches of rainfall on Friday night,
Tornado Watch Issued for Ken-Tenn Area
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for the Ken-Tenn area. Forecasters say the watch area will be in place until 10:00 on Friday night. Counties in the watch area includes Obion, Lake, Weakley, Dyer,
Murray State Adds Two Players to Men’s Basketball
Murray State men’s basketball has signed two additional players. Coach Ryan Miller said six-foot guard KJ Tenner will join the team after playing his freshman year at West Virginia. Tenner played in 30 games at West Virginia,
Local Rescue Squads Benefit from State Grant Program
Ninety-five rescue squads across Tennessee will share $3-million dollars from the Rescue Squad Grant Program. The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, along with the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office, made the announcement of the recipients. Governor
Union City Middle School Band Excels at Concert Performance Assessment
The tradition-rich Union City Band Program has more promising musicians on the way. School Communications Director Mike Hutchens said a total of 49 students from the 7th and 8th grade band program at the Middle School recently
Obion County Mayor Helps Secure Expedited Repairs on Levees Near Rives
Obion County Mayor Steve Carr said he is proud of the expedited work on the levee system near Rives. After recent flood waters damaged portions of the levees, Mayor Carr said he requested assistance for repairs in
Head on Collision on Highway 45 Near Martin
A head on collision has occured on Highway 45 outside of Martin on the way to Fulton. No injuries were reported
Heavy Rainfall Creating Dangerous Situation in Hickman
The continued heavy rainfall this week has placed a portion of Hickman in a potentially dangerous situation. A large landslide has closed a section of roadway in the downtown area, and placed some homeowners
Flood Warning Extended for North Fork Obion River Near Martin
A Flood Warning has been extended for the North Fork Obion River near Martin. At 22-feet, widespread flooding is occurring in Rives and near Union City. Agriculture land north of Martin is flooding and livestock may need
Tennessee Highway Patrol Releases Information in Fatal Storm Related Accident in Obion County
A South Fulton man was killed and his wife injured in a storm related accident Wednesday night. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said 68 year old Ted Owens was operating a 2019 Lincoln Nautilus when the vehicle was