Pete Rose Reinstated by Major League Baseball: Eligible for Hall of Fame
AP….Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson were reinstated by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday, making both eligible for the sport’s Hall of Fame after their careers were tarnished by sports gambling scandals. Rose’s permanent ban was
Local Athletes Announced as Mr. Baseball Finalists
The 2025 TBCA Division 1 Class 2A Mr. Baseball finalists have been announced and include two athletes from the local area. Seniors Cooper Spaulding of Westview and Gray Eubanks of Huntingdon have been announced as finalists. Cooper
TBI Arrests 15 in Carroll County for Drug Offenses
A year-long undercover operation has led to the arrest and indictments of 15 individuals in Carroll County for illicit drug sales. The TBI along with several local police and sheriff’s departments canvassed Carroll County and surrounding areas
Governor Bill Lee Signs Farmland Preservation Act
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has signed the Farmland Preservation Act. The landmark legislation establishes a permanent conservation easement, and creates a grant fund to support farmers who voluntarily choose to protect their land. The signing by the
Weakley County Election Administrator Requests Full Time Employee and Commissioner Raises
During the monthly Weakley County Health, Education, and Economic Development meeting Election Administrator Alex Britt presented his department’s budget with the request to add a new full-time employee Administrator Britt also proposed an increase in compensation per
Union City Baseball Looking for State Tournament Spot
Union City already knew its Class 1A West Sectional opponent. Now, the Tornadoes know when the games will be played. School Communications Director Mike Hutchens said Union City will host Memphis Academy for Science and Engineering (7-6)
Weakley County Archives makes Budget Request
Weakley County Archivist Denise Boane presented her budget to the Health, Education, and Economic Development Committee on Monday morning. In her budget, Mrs. Boane requested the funding to make her part-time position full-time. The move would cost
Westview and Dresden Advance in Regional Softball Tournament
Westview and Dresden will be moving forward in the TSSAA Regional Softball Tournament after winning their games Monday night. In Class 1A Dresden defeated Clarksburg 13 to 3 and in Class Double-A Westview defeated Adamsville 4 to
UCHS girls tennis team hosting Lakeland in Sectionals Thursday
The Union City High School girls tennis team will host Lakeland Prep in a Sectionals match Thursday afternoon at 3:15 at the UCMS courts. Eight teams remain and a state is a Final Four spot in the
First day of testimony begins in Sean “Diddy” Combs sex trafficking trial
A jury was selected Monday in the sex trafficking trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs in Manhattan federal court. Combs is accused of sexually assaulting, trafficking, and exploiting multiple women over a span of decades leading