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UT Martin gets students ready for fall semester
The move-in day for UT Martin students is almost a month away. Director of University Relations Bud Grimes tells us move-in dates for students. and how many students the university is expecting. Almost a thousand more students are enrolled this fall compared to last fall. Grimes says that university housing...
Two states with Republican trifectas adopted new requirements for voter registration drives
Tennessee and Louisiana joined a group of six other states with Republican trifectas that have adopted laws related to voter registration drives or third-party assistance for voter registration applications since 2020. In Tennessee, Gov. Bill Lee (R) signed HB 1955 / SB 2586 on May 1, prohibiting the pre-filling of...
TN lawmakers express support for McGhee Tyson Air National Guard base
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Tennessee lawmakers have submitted a letter in support of McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base to be an operating base for the U.S. Air Force’s KC-46 Pegasus. The KC-46A “is the first phase in recapitalizing the U.S. Air Force’s aging tanker fleet,” according to the Air Force. Tennessee U.S. Congress members, Sen. […]
UT Martin building new foundation through summer work
PADUCAH, KY -- For the UT Martin Skyhawks, head coach Jeremy Shulman had to build a completely new roster once taking over earlier this year. The new Skyhawks roster consists of 12 new players, 11 of them coming from countries across the world. That has made the summer workout period...
“Let The Games Begin”: Annual Water Fun Run This Weekend
Photo: Aerial photo of Paris Landing State Park Marina during the 2020 Water Fun Run by Granges Digital Advertising. Paris, Tenn.–It’s time for the annual Water Fun Run!. Join hundreds of lake lovers on boats and jet skis for the Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce “Water Fun Run,” sponsored by Lewy’s Sod, Landscaping & Dirt Work, on Saturday, July 20th.
Dedication Of New Paris BPU Mural Set
Paris, TN– Paris BPU is announcing the upcoming dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new mural that adorns the BPU headquarter’s exterior wall in the alley between Brewer and Poplar Streets in downtown Paris. The mural is a triptych that depicts several scenes from the BPU’s history.
Ritz 3 in Milan hosts free community movie night
MILAN, Tenn. — Tuesday night, a free community movie was hosted at the Ritz 3 movie theater on Main Street in Milan. Featured on the big screen, a showing of the 1985 movie “The Goonies.”. Organizers of the event say showing these older movies brings back great memories.
33rd ‘Milan No-Till Field Day’ to be hosted July 25
MILAN, Tenn. — The 33rd ‘Milan No-Till Field Day‘ has been set for Thursday, July 25. The event will be hosted at the AgResearch and Education Center at Milan from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and is free to attend. Participants have the opportunity to learn the...
Humboldt Police Department confirms death of 8-year-old girl
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — Humboldt police have issued a press release confirming the death of a child in West Tennessee. According to authorities, officers were dispatched to West Mitchell Street in reference to an unresponsive female on Monday. EMS later arrived and determined the child was deceased. Authorities say the...
Scam costs City of Memphis $773K
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The City of Memphis lost $773,000 in a scam in 2022 that was not disclosed until this year. The incident first came to light when it was mentioned by City Councilman Chase Carlisle in a June 4 council meeting. City officials confirmed details to WREG Wednesday. A city spokesperson said that based […]
Local grocery store forced to close due to frequent thefts
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Rampant crime has led another business to close its doors, this time it’s a neighborhood grocery store. The manager at the Save-A-Lot at Knight Arnold and Perkins said that the large number of thefts has forced them to close. “I was surprised,” shopper Temeka Jones said. “I’m like, what kind of theft?” […]
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