Beaty gets curtain call for clutch HR
By Ken Gurnick, MLB LOS ANGELES — After another ridiculously clutch moment, this one pulling out a 10-6 win over the Marlins that almost got away, rookie Matt Beaty finally found a moment he wasn’t prepared for — a curtain call. But if he keeps this up, he’ll get more practice. His tiebreaking three-run home…
Read MoreBlood donors needed; supplies critically low
Nationwide, blood donations are being distributed to hospitals faster than donations are coming in. On a local level, LIFELINE Blood Services is asking for their community members’ help in building up the blood supplies for their friends and neighbors. As an extra incentive, throughout the remainder of the summer until Aug. 31, every donor who…
Read MoreDresden track duo earns All-State honors
By Randy Cavin Press Sports Editor The final chapter of Loral Winn’s high school career is now complete, while a new one is beginning for Paige Mallon. These two Dresden athletes were both named to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Division I Small Class Track and Field All-State list. Winn, who will be a freshman…
Read MoreUTM percussion students take trip to Ghana
Nine students and two faculty members from the University of Tennessee at Martin Department of Music recently returned from Ghana, where they spent 14 days studying Ghanaian culture and musical styles from the various ethnic groups that make up the nation’s heritage. Dr. Shane Jones and his wife, Chelsea Jones, both faculty members in the…
Read MoreState signs contract for statewide school testing
Tennessee signed a two-year contract worth almost $40 million for British-based Pearson to take over its student-testing program beginning July 1, according to documents released at the end of June. The contract runs through June 30, 2021, and the state has the option to renew terms annually for up to three years through 2024. The…
Read MoreReed named executive director of state promotion council
The Tennessee Corn Promotion Council (TCPC) has named Carol Reed of Martin as their Executive Director. TCPC works in cooperation with the Tennessee Corn Promotion Board (TCPB) and the Tennessee Corn Growers Association (TCGA) to support promotions of corn growers in Tennessee. Funding for the promotions will come from the newly–established Tennessee Corn Checkoff program. …
Read MoreWELCOME TO AGRABAH
WELCOME TO AGRABAH — Trey Jackson (center), who plays Genie in Masquerade Theatre’s production of Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.,” introduces the audience to a tale of a penniless thief who has fallen in love with the princess in the land of Agrabah during the opening scene of the show. “Aladdin Jr.” is based on the 1992…
Read MoreRay Douglas
Ray Douglas, 76, of Union City died July 16, 2019, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by White-Ranson Funeral Home. Published 7.17.19
Read MoreESPN hires Ryan Leaf as analyst
By Randy Cavin Press Sports Editor Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf is a good example of how a person can go from the bottom of the barrel into turning his life around for the good of others as well as himself. Leaf went from playing in the Rose Bowl to becoming a Heisman Trophy finalist,…
Read MoreMemorial planned for fallen biker
Community members will pay final respects this weekend for a local motorcyclist who recently lost his life in an accident. A memorial run honoring David Shipton, Jr., of Dresden will be held Saturday with several stops planned along the way. Shipton apparently wrecked his motorcycle on Highway 89 between Dresden and Sharon in the early…
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