Tennessee Department of Transportation and Highway Patrol Preparing for Bonnaroo Festival

The Tennessee Department of Transportation, and Tennessee Highway Patrol, are preparing for this week’s Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. The annual festival, located of a 700 acre farm in Manchester, has turned into one of the most
Obion County Central’s Chris Lownsdale Named Certified Athletic Administrator

Obion County Central’s Chris Lownsdale has achieved the status as a Certified Athletic Administrator. The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association made the announcement after Lownsdale demonstrated the highest level of knowledge and expertise in athletic administration. The
Christine Smith – 73 – Hickman

Funeral services will be held for Christine Smith, age 73, of Hickman. Services will take place at noon on Saturday, June 14th of 2025, at Johnson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Hickman City Cemetery.
Perry Carr Sr. – 71 – Woodland Mills

Funeral services will be held for Perry Carr, Sr., age 71, of Woodland Mills. Services will take place at noon on Friday, June 13th of 2025, at Anointed Church of The Living God. Burial will follow in
Wayne Harold Boone – 95 – Greenfield

Wayne Harold Boone 95 of Greenfield, passed Monday evening June 9, 2025 at Weakley County Nursing Home. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2 pm at Brocks Cemetery in Greenfield. Burial will follow.
Union City School Board Approves New Contract for Director of Schools

A new contract has been approved for the Director of Schools in Union City. School board members voted unanimously Monday morning on a new contract for Director of Schools Wes Kennedy. The employment contract stated Kennedy’s contract
All Inmates Accounted for After Prison Riot Outside of Nashville

All prisoners have been accounted for after a riot erupted at the Trousdale Turner Correctional Facility outside of Nashville on Monday. WKRN reports inmates took over a control room in the prison, releasing about 100 others into
Murray State Headed to College Baseball World Series

The Murray State Racers have earned a trip to the College Baseball World Series in Omaha. The (44-15) Racers made program history last night with a 5-4 win over Duke in the NCAA Durham Super Regional championship
Weakley County Finance Committee Approves Tax Raise

The Weakley County Finance, Ways, and Means Committee met on Monday to vote on a proposed tax increase for the county. A new proposal was given that would raise property taxes by 17.5 cents and take 24.19
Luke Bryan shares video for ‘Country Song Came On’

Luke Bryan has released the music video for his latest single, “Country Song Came On,” directed by Kate Rentz. “Country Song Came On” — co-written by Ryan Beaver, Dan Alley, and Neil Medley — is featured