Weakley County Prevention Coalition Hosts Membership Banquet
The Weakley County Prevention Coalition held their Membership Banquet on Tuesday night at the Martin Public Library. Coalition Director Courtney Echols gave an overview of the progress the organization has made. Director Echols also provided some statistics
Traffic Stop in McCracken County Results in Arrest of Illegal Alien With Outstanding Charges
A traffic stop in McCracken County resulted in the arrest of an illegal alien from Romania. 41 year old Bogdan Drapac, who was living in Sacramento, California, was taken into custody after being observed traveling over 30-miles
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for parts of the area. The Thunderstorm watch includes Obion, Lake and Dyer County in Northwest Tennessee, and Fulton, Hickman and Carlisle County in Western Kentucky. The
Chad Levister Named as New Dresden Basketball Coach
Dresden High School Principal Scott Killebrew has announced Chad Levister as the new head coach of the boy’s basketball program. Coach Levister will succeed Tommy Dilday, who resigned in April after 22 years of coaching. Mr. Levister
Obion County Not Expecting FEMA Support for Storm and Flood Damage
Disaster relief from storm and flood damage in April may not be available for Obion County. During this week’s County Commission meeting, Commissioner and Emergency Management Director Danny Jowers addressed Highway Superintendent Kevin Dunn about the damage.(AUDIO)
Martin man killed in one-vehicle accident after suffering medical episode
A Martin man was killed in a one-vehicle accident Wednesday night at the intersection of Skyhawk Parkway and Gardner–Hyndsver Road. Martin Police Chief Phillip Fuqua says 66-year-old Roger Alan Belt apparently suffered a medical episode just prior
Weather Alert Day for Ken-Tenn Area on Friday
Friday will be a weather alert day for the Ken-Tenn area. The National Weather Service has now upgraded the possibility of strong to severe thunderstorms. Forecasters have placed the entire area in a Level 3, or Enhanced Zone,
Obion County Mayor Steve Carr Discusses School Budget Issue
Obion County Mayor Steve Carr said budget discussions concerning the county school system have been difficult and trying. Following this week’s Budget Committee meeting, which included a vote for no additional school funding, Mayor Carr talked with
Flags to Fly at Half Staff Today for Fallen Peace Officers
President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation calling for flags to fly at half staff today. The White House proclamation is in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day. Each May 15th since 1962, the nation pays tribute
Little Big Town to embark on new summer tour
Little Big Town is set to embark on their “Summer Tour ’25,” which kicks off July 24 in Rogers, Arkansas. The tour marks the band’s first full summer headline run since 2019, and will feature direct support