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HAPPY HUNTING
HAPPY HUNTING — Elaiceya Gilbert, 18-month-old daughter of Anthony and Jennie Gilbert of Kenton, was all smiles Saturday morning as she collected colorful candy-filled eggs during Kenton’s community Easter egg hunt, which was moved indoors to the Kenton Gym due to heavy rain. Hundreds of eggs were available for children to hunt in three different…
Read MoreTroy meeting postponed
The Town of Troy, which was to meet tonight (April 6) at 5, has postponed its meeting until April 13 at 5 p.m.
Read MoreVETERANS HONORED
VETERANS HONORED — Baptist Hospice-Union City account executive Brianne Williams (right) placed a Vietnam Veteran lapel pin on the vest of Charles Moran of Union City during a Baptist Hospice-sponsored Vietnam Veterans Day program at Jones-Walker Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4862 on Friday. He not only was the oldest veteran who attended the event,…
Read MoreFUNNY BUNNY
FUNNY BUNNY — The Easter Bunny couldn’t contain his “eggs”-citement Saturday afternoon while tossing handfuls of colorful eggs on the ballfield prior to Hornbeak’s Easter egg hunt at Hornbeak City Park on Glass Road. Hundreds of plastic eggs were filled with candy, small toys and prizes, much to the delight of children of all ages…
Read MoreUTM’s Kevin McMillan inducted into Basketball Coaches Association of Tennessee Hall of Fame
Kevin McMillan, the winningest head coach in UT Martin basketball history, has been inducted into the Basketball Coaches Association of Tennessee Hall of Fame. After serving as the women’s basketball head coach at four institutions within the state of Tennessee, including stops at UT Martin (2009-Present), Gibson County High School (2007-09), Westview High School (1997-2005)…
Read MoreMichigan denies Vols a shot at Final Four
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Ja’Kobi Gillespie threw down a thunderous right-handed dunk over Yaxel Lendeborg on a fast break and stared at the All-American. It was the sort of play that might have energized Tennessee, except Michigan had the game in hand. The Volunteers were well on their way to…
Read MoreTennessee-Michigan: A Look Ahead
By The Associated Press Tennessee Volunteers (25-11, 12-8 SEC) vs. Michigan Wolverines (34-3, 21-2 Big Ten) Chicago; Sunday, 1:15 p.m. BOTTOM LINE: No. 3 Michigan and No. 23 Tennessee square off in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight. The Wolverines have gone 21-2 against Big Ten teams, with a 13-1 record in non-conference play. Michigan is…
Read MoreVols are ‘Elite’ again after powering past Iowa State
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Getting to the Elite Eight is becoming an annual event for Tennessee. This time, the Volunteers hope to go another round or two. Nate Ament scored 18 points, Ja’Kobi Gillespie finished with 16 and Tennessee beat Iowa State 76-62 on Friday night to advance to the…
Read MoreTSWA/USA Today final prep basketball polls for 2025-26
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association and USA Today Network announced the basketball rankings for the 2025-26 season on Monday, March 23. The Top 10 teams in each of the four Division I classifications and Top 5 in two Division II classes were selected by TSWA members and USA Today writers with first-place votes…
Read MoreHOMETOWN HOMES
HOMETOWN HOMES — Don Harris, housing program director for USDA Rural Development-Rural Housing Service in Nashville, addressed guests during a recent meeting at the South Fulton municipal complex, where he explained the “Homes for Hometown Vets” pilot program being launched in Obion County. It is one of four pilot locations across Tennessee. The project is…
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