Obion County Chamber of Commerce Award Winners

The Union City School System and Obion County School System were recognized with the “Business Partner of the Year” award at the latest Obion County Joint Economic Development/Chamber of Commerce banquet. Receiving the awards was Union City
Obion County Chamber of Commerce Award Winner

These individuals were recognized with awards at the recent Obion County Joint Economic Development Corporation/Chamber of Commerce banquet in Union City. The Young Professional of the Year was presented to Ginny Starks, with the “You Made It
Obion County Mayor Steve Carr Asks Residents to Take Positive Approach for County

Obion County Mayor Steve Carr says the county has many things to be proud of. During last week’s annual Chamber of Commerce banquet, Mayor Carr urged residents to take a positive approach to what Obion County has
Annual Saint John’s Radio-Thon

The annual St. John’s Community Services Radio-thon on WCMT is Wednesday morning from 6 to 9 on “Good Times in the Morning.” The Radio-thon will also be streamed on Facebook Live on the Thunderbolt Radio Facebook page.
WCPC Thanksgiving Donations

The Weakley County Prevention Coalition is collecting non-perishable food items for Thanksgiving meal boxes to support local students and their families this holiday season. Donations can be dropped off at 120 Manley Street in Martin Monday through
Tennessee Guns for Kids

The AP reports along with stop, drop and roll, some states are teaching students to ‘Stop and don’t touch that gun.’ Arkansas, Tennessee and Utah passed laws requiring schools to teach children as young as 5 the
James Ronnie Turner, 76, Gleason

A graveside service for Mr. James Ronnie Turner will be held in his honor on November 13th at Tumbling Creek Cemetery in McKenzie, beginning at 1. The service will be officiated by Eddie Hutchins.
Mary Elizabeth Freeman, 87, Martin

Visitation services for Mary Elizabeth Freeman will be held at Bowlin Funeral Home, located at 279 W Main St, Dresden. Visitors are welcome on November 11th from 5 to 7, and again on November 12th from 1
UT Martin Women Battle But Fall to 8th Ranked Lady Vols

The UT Martin women Skyhawks played the nations 8th ranked Tennessee Lady Vols to a halftime tie, but fell 72-61 at the Pat Summitt Heritage Classic played at the Elam Center. The women Skyhawks and Lady Vols
Ceremony Honors Medal of Honor Civil War Soldier

A large crowd gathered at the Hickman City Cemetery on Friday to honor a Civil War hero. A monument was unveiled for John P. Hughey, of Hickman, who was issued the Congressional Medal of Honor by President