‘Operation Broken Windows’ Leads to Drug Indictments, Arrests in Carroll County
HUNTINGDON – A year-long undercover joint operation targeting illicit drug sales throughout Carroll County has resulted in dozens of indictments and arrests. Today, during an extensive roundup involving numerous local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, various drugs and vehicles were seized. Operation Broken Windows, led by the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of…
Read MoreNew Year Baby born at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital
A baby girl made her debut at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital at 1:02 a.m. on January 2, 2024, becoming this year’s New Year Baby. She was born in the Women’s Center of Volunteer Hospital to proud parents Kimberly Tedrick and Austin Couey of Newbern. Per tradition, the family was presented a basket from West…
Read MoreUnion City man arrested, charged with murder in shooting death
Martin Police Department Investigators announced today that they have made an arrest in the December 31st shooting at Cadillac’s Bar, which left one individual dead. Arrested was 22 year old Quardarious R. Davis of Union City. Davis is being held in the Dyer County jail awaiting transfer back to Weakley County. Davis has been charged…
Read MoreTennessee first in the nation to address AI impact on music industry
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced plans to update Tennessee’s law to include protections for songwriters, performers, and music industry professionals’ voice from the misuse of artificial intelligence. Tennessee’s existing law already protects image and likeness. “From Beale Street to Broadway and beyond, Tennessee is known for our rich artistic heritage that tells…
Read MoreRebecca Jean Buckner
Rebecca Jean Buckner, age 65, of Union City passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024, at her home. White-Ranson Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements. Becky was born in Union City on February 1, 1958, to the late James Carl Hammond and the late Norma Kent Harper. She was a homemaker. She is survived…
Read MoreClyde Bunch
Clyde Bunch of Martin, TN and formerly of South Fulton passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at his residence. Clyde was born in Graves County, KY on January 14,1947, to the late Aubrey and Rosa Bunch. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Union City, TN and had retired from Jiffy Steamer after…
Read MoreEdward Hugueley
Services for Edward Allen Hugueley, age 65, of Gleason, TN will be held Monday December 8, 2023 at 1pm at Williams Funeral Home of Gleason. Burial will follow in New Valley Cemetery in Gleason, TN. Visitation will begin Monday morning at 11am and go until time of his funeral service. Mr. Hugueley is survived by…
Read MoreClyde Bunch
Clyde Bunch of Martin, and formerly of South Fulton, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, at his residence. A private service will be held at a later date with Hornbeak Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements. Clyde was born on Jan. 14, 1947 in Graves County, Kentucky to the late Aubrey and Rosa Bunch.…
Read MoreRuss Thompson
Charles Russell “Russ” Thompson, 83, of Union City passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City surrounded by his family. Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday at Obion County Memorial Gardens. Brother Chris Gouger and Brother Melvin Poe will officiate. Visitation will be held at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral…
Read MoreNEW YEAR’S BABY
NEW YEAR’S BABY — Chana Christman and Charles Midkiff, both of Benton County, paused Tuesday afternoon to admire their newborn son, Stetson Lane Midkiff, who arrived on New Year’s Day at 7 p.m. to become the first baby born in 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. He weighed 9 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 21…
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