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LIBRARY GETS GRANT
LIBRARY GETS GRANT — Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett (from right) handed a $22,500 ceremonial check to Obion County Public Library director Carolina Conner and assistant director Beth Micke Friday morning. The construction grant will be used to expand the size of the teacher resource room.
Read MoreMartin informal meeting covers C.E. Weldon Building and Soybean Festival updates
By Benita Evans Press News Martin’s board will address well water issues, fire service fees, and court fees at their formal meeting Monday evening. Mayor David Belote reported that the C.E. Weldon Building has been cleaned. The rubbish-free building is now to the standard required by the insurance provider. Belote also reported that TLM is…
Read MoreHELPING TRUDY’S
HELPING TRUDY’S — Twenty-seventh Judicial District Drug Recovery Court Program clients (from left) Garilei Washam of Martin, Tiara Yates of Union City and Mason Spurlock of Martin bagged up non-perishable food items for local students at Trudy’s Kids Café in downtown Union City recently. The Recovery Court members give back to the community through several…
Read MoreHAPPY 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…
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