Legion family garnering state attention
By Sabrina Bates News Producer An organization that has a long-standing tradition of service for an elite group of those who have served their country is taking its message statewide. With leadership changes on a local level, the updates for the American Legion Post #55 in Martin have drawn the attention of leaders of the…
Read MoreMarcia Knox
On Wednesday, July 17, 2019, Marcia Lynn (Graves) Knox, loving wife and mother, passed away while at AHC-Union City. Born July 7, 1943, in Union City, daughter to the late William Ralph and Gwendolyn Graves. A 1961 graduate of Union City High School and attendee of Memphis State University, she became a local entrepreneur, an…
Read MoreCurtis Thompson
Curtis Lee Thompson, 50, of Martin passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home. Royce Stewart and Mark McCullough will officiate. Burial will follow in Obion County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the hour of services Tuesday…
Read MoreMaudie Byrd
Mrs. Maudie Byrd, 90, of the Shawtown community died Friday evening, July 26, 2019, at her residence. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at White-Ran-son Funeral Home, with the Rev. Curtis Rice officiating. Burial will follow in the Cobbs Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until the hour of…
Read MoreMartha Jane Bolding
Martha Jane Bolding, 80, of Paris died Friday, July 26, 2019, at her residence. Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home in Paris. The body is to be cremated. A Celebration of Life service will be held from 2–5 p.m. Aug. 10, 2019, at the Heritage Center in Paris. The family requests memorials be…
Read MoreWayne Denning
Wayne Smyth Denning, age 92, of Dresden, died Sunday, July 28, 2019 at the Weakley County Nursing Home in Dresden. Service will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Williams Funeral Home of Gleason. Online tributes may be left at williamsfhofgreenfieldandgleasonandsharon.com.
Read MoreShirley Watkins
Shirley Jean Watkins, age 82, of Edna, Texas, formerly of Dresden, died Friday, July 19, 2019. Service will be held at 1 p.m. today (Tuesday) at Liberty Apostolic Church in Dresden with Bowlin Funeral Home of Dresden in charge of the arrangements. Online tributes may be left at www.bowlinfuneralhome.com.
Read MoreBrandy Spendlove takes over MMS girls’ soccer team
By Randy Cavin Press Sports Editor The love of sports lured Brandy Spendlove to becoming the new girls’ soccer head coach at Martin Middle School. Spendlove replaces Taylor Johnson, who accepted a teaching job at East Elementary School in Humboldt. Spendlove now moves from the Martin Primary School to the middle school, where she will…
Read MoreBeginning an exercise routine is easier than you think
By Kelley Eddings Special to The Press “You need to exercise.” If this statement brings a groan or an eye roll (or both) from you, then I’ve got great news. It’s actually easier than you think to get started. I’m not just saying that to make you happy so you’ll keep reading this column (although…
Read MoreLocal farm uses aquaponics to bring fresh food from farm to table
By LUCINDA LEONARD Special to The Press Business-savvy Bart Jackson and Organic Certification Aquaponics Operation have brought the 21st Century to Martin with an alternate farming technique — growing vegetables without soil. Aquaponics is a sustainable method of raising both fish and vegetables. It is popular with individuals looking for a healthier, cleaner and environmentally-friendly…
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