Less than two weeks after being named the head men’s basketball coach at UT Martin, Ryan Ridder has unveiled an impressive coaching staff with Matt Sligh joining the Skyhawks as the associate head coach, while Denver Cobb and Tim Peete have signed on as assistant coaches. “We’ve worked really hard, been patient and diligent in […]Read More
For just the second time in UT Martin history, the Skyhawks have produced back-to-back OVC Pitchers of the Week as junior right-hander Nick Wohlbold earned that honor Monday. Wohlbold claims the OVC’s top weekly accolade after Sam Folks was named to the same award last week. The only other time UT Martin generated back-to-back OVC […]Read More
Funeral services for Inez Kelton, age 98, of Dresden, will be Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 10:00 at Bowlin Funeral Home in Dresden. Burial will be in the Highland Park Cemetery in Mayfield, Kentucky. Visitation will be Monday, April 12, 2021 from 4:00 until 7:00 and Tuesday, April 13, 2021 from 9:00 until service time.Read More
The 53rd annual UT Martin Spring College Rodeo takes place this week at the Ned Ray McWherter Agricultural Pavilion and NW (Doc) Robinson Arena. Action begins at 7:30 on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. Because of social distancing regulations, attendance has been capped at 1/3rd capacity for all three nights. Tickets quickly sold out but […]Read More
The UT Martin football team saved its best for last, posting season highs in several categories in its regular season finale to knock off OVC foe Tennessee Tech 40-7 and claim a piece of the highly contest Sergeant York Trophy. The Skyhawks finished the 2020-21 campaign battered and bruised but not broken, putting every phase […]Read More
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office welcomed a new member to the department Friday. K-9 Officer Abby is an eight-month-old black lab trained in narcotic detection. K-9 Abby will be handled by Deputy Frankie Scott who is a 10-year veteran of the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.Read More
UT Martin women’s basketball star Chelsey Perry has submitted her paperwork for inclusion as a candidate for the 2021 WNBA Draft, scheduled for Thursday, April 15. Perry intends to acquire an agent, thus renouncing her remaining intercollegiate eligibility. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will announce the draft picks live on ESPN with exclusive coverage beginning at […]Read More
Funeral services for Dian Sellers, age 81, of Dresden, will be Sunday, April 11, 2021 at 2:00 at First Baptist Church in Dresden. Burial will be in the Sunset Cemetery in Dresden. Visitation will be Saturday, April 10, 2021 from 4:00 until 7:00 at the church and Sunday, April 11 2021 from 1:00 until service […]Read More
Weakley County’s mask mandate is being lifted, but county officials are still strongly recommending the use of masks or face coverings in public places. On Friday, Weakley County Mayor Jake Bynum announced that as of 11:59PM Friday, masks would no longer be required. Mayor Bynum made the decision to rescind the mask requirement based upon […]Read More
This year’s Key Leader Weekend will be held at Camp Lakeshore in Eva April 30-May 2. The event is an opportunity for high school students, ages 14-18, and 8th graders who will be entering 9th grade in the fall of 2021. Students learn leadership skills by participating in group activities, along with opportunities for students […]Read More