An Obion County man is facing sexual abuse charges following an indictment by the grand jury.
30 year old Andrew Parker, of Troy, was arrested and jailed in Obion County on charges of aggravated sexual battery and rape of a child less than 13 years old.
The grand jury indictment stated that between April 1st and July […]
A Trenton teenager has been indicted in Obion County on charges related to a shooting on May 16th.
The Obion County grand jury indicted 18 year old Jamarland Gweun Marsh on Class-B felony charges of attempted second degree murder.
The charges stem from the shooting of Cleven Westbrook, who was shot in the side while sitting on […]
An Obion County man has been sentenced to over 16 years in federal prison for drug charges.
62 year old Kenneth Garrett was issued 200 months of imprisonment on federal charges of conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of actual methamphetamine.
Garrett is the eight person to receive a prison term from a case involving multiple […]
It was a big afternoon and night of fun, food and music at the Obion County Hometown Walk of Hope in Union City.
The Saturday event was moved to the Obion County Fairgrounds, with a large crowd attending to support fundraising efforts for the Obion County […]
An Obion County man has been sentenced to over 16 years in federal prison for drug charges.
62 year old Kenneth Garrett was issued 200 months of imprisonment on federal charges of conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of actual methamphetamine.
Garrett is the eight person to receive a prison term from a case involving multiple […]
The Weakley County School Board recognized eight retiring teachers during Thursday night’s monthly school board meeting.
Those honored include:
Paula Butler – began teaching in 1987 at Gleason School – retiring with 32 years experience
Marvin Flatt – began in 1975 at Westview High School before going to the State Education Department in 1987, then returned to the […]
A crowd of about 20 people gathered on Reelfoot Avenue Thursday afternoon, to show support for the late Sterling Dupree Higgins, of Union City.
Those standing along the roadway held a peaceful rally, in which signs of support were shown to passing motorists.
The 37 year old Higgins was pronounced dead, during the early morning […]
A July court date now awaits a Union City High School teacher, who was arrested on Wednesday for sex charges.
Obion County Sheriff’s Office reports said 48 year old Mary Beth McManus, of Union City, was arrested on three counts of statutory rape by an authority figure.
The charges stem from alleged encounters with a 16-year old […]
A request for the reading of a meeting notification, from Everett Stewart Regional Airport, prompted reaction by board attorney Steve Conley at Thursday’s Maintenance Committee meeting.
During his time on the agenda, pilot Wayne Lanier requested interim-airport manager Chris Rogers to read a meeting notification for an April meeting.
Lanier then read the notification, which was to […]
