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You’ll never walk alone: ‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone’ preview
Run time: Two hours with one 10 minute intermission Some strong language, sexual situations and violence This dark comedy starts with the ringing of a dead man’s cell phone. When that phone is answered by Jean (Gabriel Rogers), she becomes embroiled in the life of the deceased Gordon (Lathan Ross). “When a phone is ringing,…
Read MoreCharles Erwin
Charles Dennis Erwin, age 68, of Panama City, Florida passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at his home. Graveside Service will be Saturday, March 19, 2022, 11:00 A.M., in East Side Cemetery in Martin. Honorary pallbearers will be Tom Kozik of Green Valley, Arizona, Jimmy Wynn and Richard Sanchez both of Panama City, Florida.…
Read MoreGreenfield Artists Bring Home Most Wins from State Fire Prevention Poster Contest
By Karen Campbell, Special to The Press Out of more than 400 posters submitted to Tennessee’s Fire Prevention Week Poster Contest last fall, only 16 winners from kindergarten through 12th grade could take their grade’s top spot and be celebrated at last weekend’s luncheon for artists and their families held in Nashville. For the first…
Read MoreCursey Family Care opens in Union City
Family nurse practitioner Angie Cursey and Dr. Blake Ragsdale are pleased to announce the opening of Cursey Family Care in Union City. Cursey was raised in northwest Tennessee but resides in Martin with her husband, Keith, and their two daughters. They have been a part of the Martin community for 14 years. She has 20…
Read MoreGet it Local! Registration opens for Local Food Guide
Do you grow food? Do you make artisan foods? Do you have chickens with eggs for sale? Are you a beekeeper? Do you own a food truck or restaurant? Do you sell plants? Do you raise or process freezer beef/pork? Are you involved in agri-tourism or have a u-pick farm? Does your organization provide food…
Read MoreIn memory of the Four Chaplains
By Clayburn Peeples, Special to The Press Today is Four Chaplains’ Day, a day once commemorated in nearly every house of faith in America in honor and remembrance of one of the most inspiring acts of sacrifice and valor during all of World War II, or, for that matter, any war ever. When I was…
Read MorePrewitt – Advocating for communities
By Macenna True Press Reporter Black History Month began in 1915 when Carter G. Woodson traveled from Washington D. C. to Chicago, to participate in a celebration of the 50th anniversary of emancipation. Having been inspired by the turnout of thousands at the three-week event, Woodson- along with A.L Jackson and three others – formed…
Read MoreCindy Adams
Mrs. Cindy Elizabeth Adams, age 63, of Martin, TN, died Friday, 01/14/2022, at her home. A Celebration of Life and Memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, 01/22/2022, at the American Legion Post # 55 in Martin TN. Mrs. Adams was of the Catholic faith; she served as Chaplain for the American Legion…
Read MoreBobby Babb
Services For Mr. Bobby Babb, age, 84 of Gleason, will be held January 19, 2022, at 11 am at Beech Springs Baptist Church in Gleason, TN. His visitation will be January 18, 2022, at Beech Springs Baptist Church starting at 5pm til 7pm. Visitation the 19th will start at 9:30 until time of the funeral…
Read MoreBarbara Johnson
Barbara Jean Johnson, 82, of Union City passed away Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. White-Ran-son Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements. Mrs. Johnson was born July 31, 1939, to the late Ernie and Laura “Jim” Ramsey Dunn. She married Billy Joe Johnson on Sept. 10, 1957. He preceded her…
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