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Hall to deliver Union’s Constitution Day lectures

Mark David Hall, professor in the Robertson School of Government at Regent University, will speak at Union University’s annual Constitution Day lectures Sept. 17 in the Carl Grant Events Center.

Students compete in third annual Hub City Innovation Cup

One local college welcomes high school students to pitch their ideas on how to initiate change in the Hub City.

Spa Vita celebrates grand opening of new location

Spa Vita is celebrating the opening of its new location!

Concerns regarding threats of violence towards local schools continue

In our continuing coverage, threats of violence on school property have been a conversation on social media.

West Tennessee mourns loss of respected leader James 'JR' Ross

With heavy hearts we are saddened by recent news of the passing of a well-respected leader in healthcare.

JMCSS students enjoy day at the fair

Held Friday afternoon at the Jackson Fairgrounds, the event gave students and employees significant discounts for admission.

2024 Hub City Innovation Cup kicks off at Union University

The 2024 High School Hub City Innovation Cup held their kickoff event Friday.

FHU students gain international business experience in South Korea

This past May, for the third time, a select group of faculty and students from FHU’s College of Business embarked on a transformative journey to South Korea as part of their Global Business Experience class.

UT Martin records highest fall enrollment increase since 2012

The University of Tennessee at Martin’s fall enrollment reached 7,507 students, the highest enrollment at the university since 2012.

Final defendant sentenced in 2016 robbery spree

A Brownsville man was sentenced to 246 months in federal prison after his conviction for multiple robberies and firearm offenses.

West TN State Fair welcomes first Farmers Appreciation Breakfast

A local fair showed appreciation for those in agriculture in a tasty way.

Dr. Marlon King named 2025 Southwest Tennessee Regional Superintendent of the Year

The Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents released a statement announcing Dr. Marlon King as the 2025 Southwest Tennessee Regional Superintendent of the Year.

Justin Timberlake pleads guilty to impaired driving in New York

Justin Timberlake has pleaded guilty to impaired driving, resolving the criminal case stemming from his June arrest in New York’s Hamptons.

Benton County Dispatch Report: September 6-12

BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The following are full dispatch reports from the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, September 6-12. September 6, 2024 Holladay/Sugar Tree Area Deputy responded to a noise complaint. Caller advised her neighbor was outside screaming and she was…