The Soybean Festival hype is here

With the Soybean Festival right around the corner, it’s no wonder why everyone is excited. Since 1994, the Tennessee Soybean Festival has been providing entertainment, live music, vendors and more for Northwest Tennessee residents, celebrating the common bond in agriculture. It has have even earned itself the title of “largest tourist event in the City… Continue reading The Soybean Festival hype is here

Simpson names Holcombe starting QB for Cincinnati game

Skyhawk football head coach announced on Monday during his weekly press conference that senior transfer quarterback Gunnar Holcombe will be the starting quarterback for the Skyhawk’s big season opener against non-conference foe Cincinnati over Troy Cook. Coach Simpson mentioned in that press conference that this is the first time in his ten year coaching tenure at… Continue reading Simpson names Holcombe starting QB for Cincinnati game

Actor Gene Wilder, 83, dies

Beloved actor, director and writer Gene Wilder died early Monday morning in Stamford, Connecticut. He was 83 years old. Wilder reportedly died from complications with Alzheimer’s disease, which he had been dealing with for a significant period of time. According to his nephew, Jordan Walker-Pearlman, Wilder chose not to release the information to the public because “he… Continue reading Actor Gene Wilder, 83, dies

Second chancellor candidate comes to UTM

Deliberation for UTM’s next chancellor continued yesterday with the introduction and presentation of the second candidate, Dr. Jerald Jones Woolfolk. Woolfolk has 32 years of experience in higher education. She currently serves as vice president for student affairs and enrollment manager, as well as the interim chief diversity officer and inclusion officer, at University of New… Continue reading Second chancellor candidate comes to UTM

First forum for potential chancellor

Chancellor candidate Dr. Mary Holz-Clause spoke in an open forum on Monday in Watkins auditorium. Clause has her doctorate in agricultural extension from Iowa State University. Clause used the UTM principles “Educate. Discover. Connect.” to present her case for why she should become the next chancellor. Clause discussed expected outcomes for each part of the triad, as well… Continue reading First forum for potential chancellor

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes Italy

In the early morning hours of Wednesday, August 24, 2016, a 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck central Italy, damaging towns of the Umbria, Lazio and Marche regions. Italian Civil Protection officials reported that 159 citizens have been killed and another 368 injured. The towns Amatrice, Accumoli, Atquata del Tronto and Pescara del Tronto have largely been… Continue reading Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes Italy