School Closure Change in Union City School System
Director Wes Kennedy has announced a significant change to the schedule of Union City Schools. Previously, Thursday, May 22, was scheduled to be a half-day and the final in-person day for Union City students. School Communication Director
High Winds, Heavy Rain and Hail Reported in Union City
Very high wind, pea size hail and heavy rainfall moved through Union City just before 3:30. Obion and Weakley County was in a severe thunderstorm warning. (photo: Charles Choate – 104.9 KYTN/105.7 WQAK)
Tornado Warning Issued in West Tennessee
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for Madison County, Southeast Gibson County and Southwest Carroll County until 4:00.
Greenfield’s Easton Sullivan Named TBCA Mr. Baseball
Greenfield baseball junior Easton Sullivan has been named the Class A Mr. Baseball by the TBCA. Sullivan led his team this season in batting average, home runs, hits, and slugging percentage. Easton Sullivan also helped the Yellowjackets
National Weather Service Issues a Tornado Watch
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch. Counties included in the watch area are Obion, Lake, Weakley, Dyer, Carroll and Henry in Northwest Tennessee, along with Fulton, Hickman, Graves, Carlisle, Ballard, McCracken and Calloway in
Martin Alderman Arrested for DUI
City of Martin Ward 2 Alderman Marvin Flatt is facing DUI and other charges after a traffic stop early Saturday morning in downtown Martin. An affidavit states 71-year-old Flatt was stopped by police on North Lindell Street
Daisy Mai Irvine – 79 – Martin
Funeral services will take place for Mrs. Daisy Mai Irvine, age 79, of Martin. Services will be held at 3:00 on Friday, May 23rd of 2025, in Union City. Burial will follow in Parham Cemetery.
TSSAA Softball Games Postponed
Due to weather conditions, all softball games are being moved to tomorrow with the schedule to be announced.
Due to Potential for Severe Weather, Obion County Schools Dismissing at 2:00
Due to the potential of severe thunderstorms this afternoon, the Obion County School System will dismiss classes at 2:00. There will also be no after school activities today.
Weakley County Schools Dismissing at 2
Weakley County Schools has announced that all schools will be dismissing at 2 due to weather. Martin Primary will be dismissing at 1:30. The school wants to avoid having busses on the road during any wind or