Tennessee Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards to be Announced on Tuesday Night
The 39th annual Mr. and Miss Tennessee Basketball Awards will be presented tonight on the floor of the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro. The presentations will be made at 5:00 on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University.
Hillcrest Elementary and South Fulton Elementary Named Reward Schools in Tennessee
Two elementary schools have been honored in the Obion County School System. The Tennessee Department of Education has announced that Hillcrest Elementary and South Fulton Elementary have been designated as a “Reward School” for the 2022-23 year.
Union City Fire Department Receives Grant Funds for Equipment
The Union City Fire Department will be receiving funds from the 2024 Tennessee Rescue Squad grant program. Fire Chief Karl Ullrich said the department will receive a 100-percent grant of $39,300 from the Tennessee Department of Commerce
Military Branches and Veterans Honored at Discovery Park of America Expo
Discovery Park of America honored veterans and military branches this past weekend. The “Military Past, Present and Future Expo” was held Friday and Saturday, featuring a variety of programs and interactive activities. Mike Nutter, a military veteran
Union City Track Teams Place Second at Creek Wood Invitational
Union City’s girls’ and boys’ track teams recorded second-place finishes in the Creek Wood Invitational on Saturday. School Communications Director Mike Hutchens said Debrionna Jones highlighted the Lady Tornadoes’ solid showing in damp conditions by winning the
UT-Martin Women Skyhawks the First team to Earn an NCAA Tournament Bid
The UT-Martin women Skyhawks became the first team to punch their ticket to the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. Coach Kevin McMillan’s team won the conference bid with their 54-48 semifinal win over Little Rock in the Ohio
Horace Hillsman – 78 – Union City
Funeral services will be held for Horace Hillsman, age 78, of Union City. Services will take place at noon on Saturday, March 16th of 2024, at the New Reedy Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in
Gregory Higgins – 51 – Hickman
Funeral services will be held for Gregory Higgins, age 51, of Hickman. Services will take place at 1:00 on Saturday, March 16th of 2024, at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Hickman City Cemetery.
Congressman Kustoff Secures $10 Million for I-69 Troy By-Pass
Obion County Mayor Steve Carr has been informed of funding dollars for the I-69 Troy By-Pass project. Tennessee U.S. Congressman David Kustoff secured $10-million dollars for the Tennessee Department of Transportation. A press releases said the funds
Discovery Parks Military Weekend Continues on Saturday
Discovery Park of America will continue their annual military weekend on Saturday. The “Military Past, Present and Future Expo” features a variety of programs and interactive activities. The list for Saturday includes a performance by the 52nd