The Upper West Tennessee Special Olympics Track and Field Event Took Place in Union City
Participants from Obion, Weakley, Carroll and Henry County took part in the Upper West Tennessee Special Olympics track and field events on Friday. War Memorial Stadium in Union City was the host site for the competitions. (photos:
Obion County General Sessions Judge Presents Two Scholarships at Top-10 Banquet
During the recent Obion County School System Top-10 Banquet at Discovery Park of America, General Sessions Judge Jimmy Smith announced the recipients of two scholarships. School Communications Director Lauren Kendall said Judge Smith presented Brady McFarland with
This Weekend in Local Sports
Saturday, May 10 High School Baseball Graves County @ Jackson, MO (2:00) Hickman County vs. Community Christian @ Ballard Memorial (10:00) Hickman County @ Ballard Memorial (4:00) College Baseball (4:00) Vanderbilt @ Tennessee (4:00) UT
Union City Boys and Girls Track Teams Excel in Class-A West Sectional
The Tornado boys’ track team won the program’s first-ever West Sectional championship on Thursday with a collection of strong showings, while the Union City girls were runners-up at Dave Shatz Track. Six Union City individual performers and
UTM Lieutenant Chad Worley Graduates from 153rd Administrative Officers Course
Lieutenant Chad Worley with the UT Martin Department of Public Safety has graduated from the 153rd Administrative Officers Course of the Southern Police Institute (SPI). The SPI was founded in 1951 at the University of Louisville to
Union City Girls Tennis Wins Regional Championship
The Lady Tornadoes continue to accumulate championship trophies, easily dispatching overmatched Scotts Hill at the same juncture as they did a year ago. School Communications Director Mike Hutchens said Union City will be seeking its 12th all-time
MTSU Professor Indicted for Misconduct and Theft
Middle Tennessee State Professor Don Hong has been indicted after an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office. Investigators determined that Professor Hong has misappropriated over $8,000 in donations intended for the university. Other concerns about Hong’s conduct
Dr. Leah Watkins Receives Superintendent of the Year Award
Henry County Director of Schools Dr. Leah Watkins has been awarded the Northwest Superintendent of the Year Award. Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents Executive Director Dr. Gary Lilly presented the award on Thursday night during a Henry
Annual Union City Spring Clean-Up Underway With Free Disposal
Area residents are encouraged to participate in the annual Spring clean-up in Union City. Every Saturday this month, a roll-off dumpster is being provided for free public use at Sav-A-Lot and at Reelfoot Shopping Center. City Manager
Obion County Emergency Management Director Says Required Training Needed at Rescue Squad
Obion County Emergency Management Director Danny Jowers says required training is needed by members of the counties Rescue Squad. During a Budget Committee hearing this week, which included over 50 year Rescue Squad member Freddye Preuett, Jowers