Death Penalty Updates for Byron Black

A judge is ordering state officials to turn off a death-row inmate’s heart-regulating implant to avert the risk that it might try to shock him during his execution by lethal injection scheduled for Aug. 5. Nashville Chancellor
Memorial Services for Longtime Fulton County School Administrator

Memorial services will take place Tuesday for a longtime Fulton County School System administrator. Charles “Charlie” Terrett passed away Friday at the age of 80. Terrett was born and raised in Hickman, and served 31 years in
Marvin Flatt, 71, Martin

Funeral Services for Alderman Marvin Flatt, age 71 of Martin will be held Wednesday at 2 at the Martin Church of Christ. Graveside services will be held on Thursday at the Lawrence County Memorial Gardens at 1:00
Murray State Baseball Coach Given Contract Extension

After guiding Murray State to the College Baseball World Series, head coach Dan Skirka has received an extension. Following the first ever appearance by the Racers in the World Series, coach Skirka has a new contract keeping
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Warning Residents About Texting Scam

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is warning state residents about a text messaging scam. Transportation officials say residents have reported fraudulent messages impersonating the state agency. The messages also include a suspicious link similar to the Kentucky government
Man Airlifted After Collision in Atwood

Channel 7 reports an automobile was struck by a railroad tie extractor this morning about 9:30 in Atwood. The victim was airlifted to Nashville with injuries. No other information has been released.
Van “Bubba” Duncan Alexander, 41, Martin

Funeral Services for Van “Bubba” Duncan Alexander, will be at noon Saturday, July 26, at Hornbeak Funeral Chapel in Fulton, Ky. Visitation will be on July 25, from 4 to 8 at the First United Methodist Church
18 Year Old Ole’ Miss Football Player Killed

Authorities say an Ole Miss freshman football player has been killed in a shooting in Tennessee Saturday night. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office says law enforcement officials found 18-year-old Corey Adams with a gunshot wound late Saturday
Two Crowned in Miss Teen Volunteer Pageant in Jackson

Saturday night two young ladies were crowned after competing in the teen portions of the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant in Jackson. Lucy Cowart of East Tennessee was crowned as the new 2026 and Miss Iris Tennessee Teen
Hickman Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident in Obion County

A Hickman man was killed and his wife injured in a motorcycle accident Saturday afternoon in Obion County. Tennessee Highway Patrol preliminary reports said 63 year old Ricky Johnson was operating a 2007 Harley Davidson when it