Murray State Basketball Signs Atlantic Sun All-Freshman Player
Murray State has announced the basketball signing of Atlantic Sun Conference All-Freshman player Layne Taylor. The 5’11” guard played his freshman year at Central Arkansas, where he led the team with 17.4 points per game, 73 assists
Len Haven Motel Catches Fire in Martin
The Martin Fire Department responded to a fire at the Len Haven Motel on Elm Street on Tuesday morning. Chief Jamie Summers says the fire department was called when heavy smoke was observed coming from the west
Peabody High School Names New Football Coach
Peabody High School has named Tab Vowell as the next head coach of the Golden Tide football program. Coach Vowell spent ten years as an assistant coach in West Tennessee at Obion Central, JCM, and Liberty Tech.
Mississippi River Flood Waters Closes Flood Wall Gates
Flood walls continue to be closed in Hickman due to high Mississippi River waters. The Mississippi River at Hickman was eleven-feet over flood stage on Tuesday. The river is expected to slowly fall to 51.3-feet on Saturday.
Former Paris Police Officer and His Wife Accused of Child Abuse
A now-former Paris police officer and his wife have been arrested and accused of child abuse after an investigation by the TBI. On April 10th, TBI agents along with the Department of Children’s Services began investigating 23-year-old
National Weather Service in Paducah Reports Record Tornado Event
The National Weather Service in Paducah has announced a new tornado record. The Weather Service said the tornado outbreak during the afternoon and evening of April 2nd resulted in 23 tornadoes that touched down across the region.
Theft of Lottery Tickets Results in Arrest in Union City
A Union City woman has been charged with the theft of lottery tickets from a convenience store where she was employed. Union City Police Department reports said 55 year old Kimberly Blair was taken into custody on
UT Martin Offering Summer Youth Programs
The University of Tennessee at Martin is hosting several youth programs this summer for area children and teens, and registration for these programs is now open. Each program will be held on the main campus of UT
National Weather Service Confirms Two Tornadoes in Weakley County
The National Weather Service has verified that two tornadoes touched down in Weakley County on April 2nd. One tornado touched down in Latham and was rated as an EF-2, while another touched down in Palmersville minutes later
Remodel Beginning at Martin Walmart
Pre-construction for a remodel has begun at the Walmart in Martin store 107 on Courtright Drive. Store Manager Scotty Simmons says the store will be expanding their grocery, health and beauty, and home goods section. The front