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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The investigative report details eight serious findings related to the executive director’s management of the foundation. Some of these issues place the foundation at risk for penalties, property seizure, refund of grant awards, or other legal action. The Comptroller’s Office has shared the results of the investigation with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern…

Weakley County Schools is honored to celebrate Mr. Jeff Cupples, the incoming Director of Schools. Director Cupples has already hit the ground running in transitioning to the position with preparations to work alongside the School Board and current Director of Schools Randy Frazier, who is set to leave the role officially at the end of…