Skyhawks shut down Lindenwood to extend win streak
Four UT Martin players reached double figures, while the Skyhawk defense shined once again in a 69-55 men’s basketball triumph over Ohio Valley Conference rival Lindenwood on Saturday afternoon at the Elam Center. UT Martin led for 38:31 of clock time, holding the Lions to 26 points below their season scoring average. The vaunted Skyhawk…
Read MoreRacers add to win streak in front of 8,000-plus
Murray State kept its winning momentum going Saturday with an 85-81 win over Indiana State, the Racers pushing their home winning streak at the CFSB Center to 12. The Racers are now 15-2 this season when reaching 80 points in a game. The attendance of 8,083 — 12th all-time at the CFSB Center in its…
Read MoreLatest Wildcat comeback stuns Tennessee
By AL LESAR Associated Press KNOXVILLE (AP) — Denzel Aberdeen scored 22 points, 18 in the second half, and Kentucky rallied from a 17-point first-half deficit to knock off No. 24 Tennessee 80-78 on Saturday. Trailing 80-78 with 2.6 seconds left, Tennessee’s Ja’Kobi Gillespie went to the free throw line for one shot. He intentionally…
Read MoreBarbara Turner
Barbara Buckley Turner, 74, of Covington passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at Union City Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on March 10, 1951, to the late Edward Gale and Vance Buckley. A lifelong member of Elm Grove Methodist Church, Barbara dedicated her life to serving God, her family and others.…
Read MoreGlenda Chrisp
Glenda Chrisp passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. She was born on Dec. 23, 1935, to the late Kathryne and James Sims. A lifelong member of the Methodist Church, she dedicated her life to serving God, her family and others. Glenda will be remembered for her kindness, generosity and genuine interest in others.…
Read MoreSkyhawks take pair from visiting SIUE
UT Martin continued a good streak and ended a bad one Thursday night. The Skyhawks swept visiting SIU-Edwardsville in Ohio Valley Conference play, winning 64-55 in the women’s opening game and 65-59 in the men’s nightcap. The Skyhawk men extended their winning streak to six games, while the UTM women halted a modest two-game slide.…
Read MoreNancy Morris
Nancy Carolyn Morris, 84, of Three Way died Jan. 13, 2026, at NHC Milan. Graveside services will be noon Saturday at Oakwood Cemetery near Clinton, Ky. There will be no visitation. Those wishing to follow in the funeral procession to the cemetery are asked to meet at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home by 11:15 a.m. The…
Read More‘SOUP’ER DAY SET
‘SOUP’ER DAY SET — Tuesday, Jan. 20, will be a “souper” day at the Obion County Public Library as the Friends group — including (from left) Wanda Sanders, Judi Pitts, Wanda Gray, Barbara Dickerson, Pat Capps and library director Carolina Conner — offers soup meals for lunch. The menu includes one soup choice, a drink…
Read MoreJUST DUCKY
JUST DUCKY — The Etheridge House Senior Living and Memory Care daylighter guest Donna Laster (left) and resident Carolyn Grisham worked to keep their ducks in a row as they competed in a duck race as part of National Rubber Ducky Day festivities Tuesday at the facility in Union City. It was all “fowl” play,…
Read MoreN.D. Riley
Nicholas Donald “N.D.” Riley, 78, of Union City died Jan. 13, 2026, at Baptist Health Paducah. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Burial will follow in East View Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from noon until the funeral hour Friday. The Messenger
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