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UTM sophomore earns national FFA honor

The following is a news release from the University of Tennessee at Martin: MARTIN, Tenn. – Lainey Hutchison is a sophomore from Gadsden in Crockett County majoring in farm and ranch management at the University of Tennessee at Martin. She…

Kathryn Glass, M.D., Joins West Tennessee Medical Group

MARTIN, TN (November 13, 2023) – West Tennessee Healthcare recently welcomed Kathryn Glass, M.D., family medicine physician, to her new medical practice at West Tennessee Medical Group – Primary Care, located at 143 Kennedy Dr., Martin, TN. Dr. Glass has…

Tennessee State Parks to host Day After Thanksgiving Hikes

The following is a news release from Tennessee State Parks: NASHVILLE – Tennessee State Parks offer a great alternative to the frenzy of shopping on Black Friday by hosting the annual Day After Thanksgiving hikes at parks across the state.…

Fire claims life of 75-year-old woman in Selmer

SELMER, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has confirmed details regarding a fatal fire over the weekend. On Saturday, November 11, a WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Tipster alerted us to a fire at a home on Dowty Road…

2023-24 gun hunting season for deer opens November 18

PRESS RELEASE FROM TENNESSEE WILDLIFE RESOURCES AGENCY: 2023-24 GUN HUNTING SEASON FOR DEER OPENS NOVEMBER 18 NASHVILLE --- Tennessee’s 2023-24 statewide gun hunting season for deer opens Saturday, Nov. 18. The season traditionally opens each year on the Saturday prior…

Looking for peace, take a walk in the forest

JACKSON, Tenn.---A group of people gathered together for a time of solace and connection. Restorative Willow conducted a forest bathing or therapy walk this afternoon. This walk allowed people to slow…

Jackson church lends support to local students

JACKSON, Tenn.---Joshua 24:15 V.2 says, As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord... And serving is exactly what one local church did this morning. St. Paul CME Church blessed Lincoln…

UT Martin presents Veterans Day program with special guest speaker

NEWS  RELEASE VIA: UNIVERSITY OF TN MARTIN FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 10, 2023 Contact: David Snow, Office of University Relations, UT Martin STRAUSS PRESENTS ‘THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE’ FOR VETERANS DAY MARTIN, Tenn. – “Thank you for your service”…

Liberty Tech celebrates opening of its new therapy barn

NEWS RELEASE VIA: JACKSON-MADISON COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM JACKSON, Tenn.---Ribbon cutting held for new therapy barn. School Board members and district leaders joined students at Liberty Technology High School this weekend to mark the official opening of a therapy barn…

32nd Annual Charity Gala in the Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn.---The Hub City gathered tonight to raise funds and fellowship. Members across West Tennessee gathered to raise money for the Community Foundation's charity event. This was the 32nd year of this…

A local high school hosts its first ever fundraising auction

JACKSON, Tenn.---Liberty Tech's Future Farmers of America chapter hosted their first ever fundraising auction event. Recently the organization received a barn that will allow students to teach local middle and elementary school…

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