A Plan to Charge the Students

At Martin’s Finance Committee meeting last week, the committee discussed a plan to help lower the City’s debt by charging UTM students…. Committee member Chad Brewer introduced his finance proposal. The other committee members gave
Union City Band Students Earn All-West Honors

Five talented Union City Middle School band members and Landon McAdams of UC High School have earned All-West Honors. Directors Joe Davis and Jason Deem confirmed the designation for UCMS students Rhealyn Laster (Red Band, flute), Chloe
Miami Dolphins Hire Jon Robinson as Senior Personnel Executive

Former Tennessee Titans General Manager Jon Robinson is back in the National Football League. The Union City High School graduate was hired by the Miami Dolphins as their new Senior Personnel Executive, according to the NFL Network.
No Fireworks for Martin this Year

In an attempt to cut the city’s expenses, the City of Martin’s Finance Board will not have Fourth of July fireworks this year. The board explains their decision….. Martin Mayor David Belote says Martin can
Memphis Woman Senetenced After Defrauding Federal Programs Over $560,000
A Memphis woman was sentenced to federal prison Friday, for defrauding state and federal programs out of over $560,000 intended to help people during the COVID-19 pandemic. The final of three women, 38 year old
Death Investigation in Martin Continues

A Martin man faces multiple charges after failing to report a death, moving the body of the deceased and attempting to tamper with evidence. Around 10:30 in the morning on February 19th, 24 year old Elisha Stewart
Golden Tornadoes Fall in District 14-2A Boys Basketball Tournament

Leading favored Ripley 38-34 with just over four minutes to play, the Union City Golden Tornadoes went scoreless on six straight offensive trips, allowing the (19-9) Tigers to rally for a 49-41 victory in the District 14-2A
Union City Man Arrested on Charges of Second Degree Attempted Murder

A Union City man was arrested on two counts of criminal attempt to commit second degree murder following a Saturday night shooting. Union City Police Department reports said 33 year old Darius Tremaine Ward was taken into
Nick Reiner enters not guilty plea in fatal stabbings of parents Rob and Michele Reiner

Nick Reiner has entered a not guilty plea in the fatal stabbings of his parents, filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Singer Reiner, during a brief arraignment in Los Angeles on Monday, Feb. 23. The
The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers to co-headline 2026 ‘Southern Hospitality Tour’

The Black Crowes are ushering in a busy year with the upcoming release of their new studio album, A Pound of Feathers, arriving March 13. Alongside the album news, the veteran blues-rock group has revealed plans for