The Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s LifeFlight airlift service opened its first operations base in West Tennessee at the Henry County Airport on August 27. “We are excited to welcome Vanderbilt LifeFlight to Paris,” said Thomas Gee, CEO of the Henry County Medical Center. “LifeFlight has a long history of service to Henry County Medical Center… Continue reading Vanderbilt LifeFlight expands to Henry County
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Dickson County Schools flag ban misunderstood, says director of schools
What started as a simple ban on flags being flown on vehicles in Dickson County quickly escalated to a national story after a report the county had banned the use of all flags. In a story from WKRN, a Nashville news station, Director of Schools D. Weeks said a student came to school on the… Continue reading Dickson County Schools flag ban misunderstood, says director of schools
Traveling Museum Brings 9/11 Memorial to Martin
Today marks 14 years since Islamic terrorist group al Qaeda launched an attack on America. Terrorists hijacked four American Airlines planes, crashing them into the World Trade Center in New York City, The Pentagon in Washington, D.C. and the fourth aircraft, whose intended target was unknown, was taken over by passengers and crashed into a field… Continue reading Traveling Museum Brings 9/11 Memorial to Martin
Department of Safety offers preparedness tips for crisis situations
Across the United States, students and faculty are wondering how prepared their college campus will be in the event of an active shooter or a similar situation that happened last week at Mississippi State University. “UTM is prepared if there was an active shooter on campus,” said Ray Coleman, the head of UTM’s Department of Safety. “The… Continue reading Department of Safety offers preparedness tips for crisis situations
Martin, Weakley County unemployment rate still higher than state, national averages
While Tennessee’s unemployment rate has steadily been dropping since the recession, Martin and Northwest Tennessee still have nearly double the unemployment as the rest of the Volunteer State. According to a report by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Martin and Weakley County both reported an 8.3 percent unemployment rate for the month of… Continue reading Martin, Weakley County unemployment rate still higher than state, national averages
Tennessee Representative faces heavy fines
The Environmental Protection Agency reports that Tennessee State Representative Andy Holt could be charged up to $177,500 in fines for multiple violations of the Federal Clean Water Act. WTVF-TV in Nashville first reported Thursday that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has filed the complaint against Rep. Holt, a Dresden Republican and vice chairman of the House Agriculture… Continue reading Tennessee Representative faces heavy fines
Skyhawk Marching Band goes to a galaxy far, far away
Every year, the Skyhawk Marching Band fills Graham Stadium with a wall of sound that makes halftime fun and entertaining for everyone. This year, they are taking us all to a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars. Director of Athletic Bands, Dr. Bill Waterman said, “This year, I wanted to do… Continue reading Skyhawk Marching Band goes to a galaxy far, far away
Cancer Car Bash was a smash hit
The Cancer Crash Car Bash took place yesterday, September 10, in downtown Martin right in the middle of our Soybean Festival. The Martin community was welcomed by an energetic team to grab a sledgehammer and bash a car to their hearts content, all in the name of finding a cure for cancer. Children, parents, grandparents… Continue reading Cancer Car Bash was a smash hit
Trump’s bluntness makes social waves
Presidential candidate Donald Trump has been and will probably continue to make waves for his campaign. His bluntness has gathered a large portion of the voters but has also raised a few eyebrows. His main platform is his immigration policy, which has always been a touchy subject in political debates. He wants to build a giant… Continue reading Trump’s bluntness makes social waves
2nd annual ‘Guitar As Art’ debuts their exhibit
The second annual Guitar As Art exhibit, a Soybean Festival event, opened with a reception in the Fine Arts Building gallery Sunday, Sept. 6. The reception doubled as the award ceremony for the grand prize winner. Jackson Taylor was awarded a $500 purchase prize for winning the Best in Show this year. His guitar, Antiqued Ivory,… Continue reading 2nd annual ‘Guitar As Art’ debuts their exhibit