UTM hosts first annual Technology Against Tornado Student Competition and Exposition
The University of Tennessee at Martin hosted the first annual Technology Against Tornado Student Competition and Exposition Friday, April 21, in the Latimer-Smith Engineering and Science Building. With rapid growth of emerging technology and the need to protect people and property against tornadoes, the competition aims to inspire and engage students by transforming their innovative…
Read MoreCommunity Concerns with Shannon
This week’s question comes from Bri Marie in Dresden. She asked, “Why can’t the city of Dresden get a place free for homeless people so they can get out of the cold during the winter? There’s a lot of people homeless here close to home.” I reached out to Sandra Taylor who is over…
Read MoreThe Wades motion to keep Herron as trustee
Story by Shannon Taylor Senior Investigative Reporter On March 27, Ronnie and Reba Wade, grandparents of Cody, filed a motion to alter or amend the previous order that removed Attorney Roy Herron as Trustee citing that the removal of Herron as Trustee “does not serve the best interest or well-being of Cody Wade.” Herron was…
Read MoreTennesseans Encouraged to Know the Signs of Elder Abuse
Elder Abuse Awareness Day Activities Promote Actions to Prevent and Report Abuse Wednesday, June 15, 2022 | 10:25am NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) and Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD) are recognizing June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) by bringing awareness to the signs of abuse, methods to report…
Read MoreCharlotte Franklin
Charlotte Wells Franklin, 69, of the Pleasant Hill community died April 20, 2023, at her home. Memorial services will be conducted noon Saturday, April 29, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements. The Messenger/4.24.23
Read MoreChuck Byrd
Charles Wesley “Chuck” Byrd, 37, of Troy died April 21, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Obion County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from noon until the hour of services Wednesday. The…
Read MoreStudent and Parent Tip Leads To Discovery
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 24, 2023 Prior to the start of the school day, a student report led to immediate action on behalf of school officials and the School Resource Officer at Martin Primary School. A student and parent reported that another student on a school bus was potentially carrying a threatening object in a…
Read MoreRodney Reed
Rodney Dale Reed, 62, of Tiptonville died April 22, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Samburg Assembly of God. Burial will follow in Graves Chapel Cemetery near Troy. Visitation will be held at Samburg Assembly of God from 5-8 p.m. today and from 11 a.m. until the…
Read MoreMartin Police Department respond to disturbance
Asst. Chief of Police Phillip Fuqua said in a press release that on 04/22/2023 at approximately 5:19pm, officers from the Martin Police Department responded to the area of 406 N. Lindell St. in reference to a disturbance. During this response, officers located a victim that was deceased from an apparent gunshot wound. The Martin PD…
Read MoreWeakley County Fiber Internet Installation
The Weakley County Mayor’s Office has developed a new way for citizens to inquire about fiber installation in their area. Weakley Countians may visit www.weakleycountytn.gov and under the “Contact Us” tab, click “Fiber Internet Inquiry”. From there they will be directed to an online form which will gather their name, contact details, and address. This data will…
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