Thursday Night Basketball 02/19

The UTM Skyhawks basketball squads traveled to Little Rock Thursday evening to face the Trojans in OVC double header action. In the evening’s opener, the Trojan women took a 29 to 18 lead into halftime. The
Complete Weakley County Office Candidate List

The deadline to pick up a petition to be on the May 5th ballot has come to a close. Here’s the full list of local candidates running for office: Dale Hutcherson County Mayor R 5/5/2026
Reynolds Brothers Tire Company Recognized for 100 Years of Service

The Obion County Chamber of Commerce honored a longstanding Union City business this week. Reynolds Brothers Tire Company, on East Church Street, was recognized for 100 years of service. Company President Jimmy White, who now owns the
Murder Charges Issued in Jackson Following Death of Boyfriend

A Jackson woman has officially been charged in the death of her boyfriend. The Jackson Police Department said Tationa Williams has been formally charged with first degree murder, theft between $1,000 and $9,999 dollars, tampering or
Dead Body Found In Martin

Weakley County Sheriff Terry McDade reports that a young man in his 20’s has been found deceased at a home in Martin. The man’s name has not yet been released. Sheriff McDade said the victim
Drummond Court Case Update

On a follow up on the Lake County quadruple homicide suspect Austin Drummond…..three co-defendants were in an appearance in Madison County Court. Dearrah Sanders, Eric Wise Jr, and Michell Ovelis were all charged with Accessory After the
Sale of Fourth of July and New Years Fireworks Passes on a First Reading in Union City

Union City Council members have approved a first reading on a new ordinance pertaining to the sale of fireworks. City Manager Johnny McTurner explained the changes being made for the holidays of the Fourth of July and
United Way Taking BBQ Orders Now

United Way of West Tennessee will partner again with Parker Hannifin and Stanley Black & Decker to host LIVE UNITED Week 2026 in Weakley County from March 15th through March 20th. The week-long, annual fundraiser will
HELP Program

The Tennessee Department of Transportation is expanding its HELP Program to assist motorists in rural areas of the state. The Rural Service Program will launch this spring, beginning with Region 2. Of the $80 million a
Tennessee Is Increasing Penalties for Holding Your Phone

If Tennessee drivers are caught holding their phones while driving could soon face increased penalties. Instead of $10, it could be between $25 to $50, depending on the offense. Republican State Senator Ferrell Haile of Gallatin is