Fatal Bus Crash Report
WBBJ reports the National Transportation Safety Board has released its preliminary report regarding a fatal bus crash that occured in late March. On March 27, a school bus carrying Kenwood Middle School students crossed the centerline on
UT Martin Signs Third Player to Men’s Basketball Program
A third signee has joined the University of Tennessee at Martin men’s basketball program as Gabrielius Bubnys is set to make his Skyhawk debut during the 2026-27 season. A 6-7, 205-pound forward, Bubnys will be a freshman
UT Martin Women’s Basketball Signs Four Players
University of Tennessee at Martin head women’s basketball coach Kevin McMillan announced the signing of four transfer student-athletes Thursday who will become Skyhawks for the 2026-27 season. “This group represents exactly what we’re about: great teammates who
National Weather Service Says Scattered Strong Thunderstorms Possible Today in Ken-Kenn Area
The National Weather Service in Memphis says there is a chance of strong to severe scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight in parts of the Ken-Tenn area. Forecast maps show Lake Obion and Dyer, along with Fulton
Basal Ellis, 76, Dresden
A funeral service for Mr. Basal Dulane Ellis will be held Sunday at 2 in Dresden. Burial to follow in the sunset cemetery.
Tennessee Highway Patrol Announces Checkpoint for Gibson County
The Tennessee Highway Patrol has announced plans for a sobriety roadside safety checkpoint in Gibson County. The checkpoint will take place Saturday on State Route 152 near Humboldt. During the checkpoint, Troopers will be evaluating drivers for
Animal in Substation Causes Power Outage in Western Kentucky on Wednesday Night
The Gibson Electric Membership Corporation said an outage Wednesday night affected 2,742 homes and businesses in Western Kentucky. The outages in Fulton, Hickman, Carlisle and Graves County was caused by an animal that got inside the substation
Union City Attorney Steve Conley Named Speaker of Union City High School Top-10 Banquet
A widely-accomplished local attorney who chose his hometown roots over opportunities in bigger cities, Steve Conley insists he has Union City Schools to thank for their role in his educational journey. “No doubt, I breezed through college
School Board Approves A Track Committee For Dresden High School
The Weakley County School Board unanimously approved a Committee to fundraise for an athletic track at Dresden High School. The Board spoke with Ms. Christina Oliver, about the plan for track funding. Miss Oliver explains
Kacey Musgraves joins 2026 Coachella Weekend 2 lineup with surprise set
Kacey Musgraves is officially making a return to Coachella in 2026, announcing a surprise performance during Weekend 2 of the festival. Musgraves will take the stage on Saturday, April 18, filling the same high-visibility Mojave Tent slot