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Tennessee represents one extreme of the government’s herky-jerky pandemic response

You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink. At least, that’s what I always heard. Apparently when United States Congressmen and senior federal and state officials were growing up, they heard that aphorism expressed as “lead a horse to water and bribe it to drink.” With a $900 billion dollar… Continue reading Tennessee represents one extreme of the government’s herky-jerky pandemic response

Poor shooting sinks Skyhawks in first conference loss to JSU 62-72

After taking down the reigning Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) tournament champions to open conference play, the Skyhawks (2-2, 1-1 OVC) faced their first conference setback with a 67-72 loss to the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (JSU) on Dec. 30. The Skyhawks’ first OVC defeat was marred by poor shooting all around. Despite senior forward Chelsey Perry’s… Continue reading Poor shooting sinks Skyhawks in first conference loss to JSU 62-72

NFL Fieldhouse: Week 17 a must-watch for the AFC

Week 17 is without a doubt the most pivotal week for the AFC, as one division still remains up for grabs and multiple teams are on the playoff bubble. Currently, the AFC South is without a decided champion, as both the Tennessee Titans (10-5) and Indianapolis Colts (10-5) are currently in contention. The Titans currently… Continue reading NFL Fieldhouse: Week 17 a must-watch for the AFC

OVC basketball tournament bracket update

Due to the fluid nature of the 2020-21 basketball season, the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) has put contingency plans in place for the OVC Basketball Championship. If a full OVC basketball conference schedule cannot be completed this year, plans are in place to adjust brackets for the 2021 Ohio Valley Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball… Continue reading OVC basketball tournament bracket update

NFL Fieldhouse (2020): Who will lock down the NFC’s No. 1 seed?

The 2020 NFL regular season is winding down to a close, meaning that the playoff race is heating up like crazy. The AFC’s No. 1 seed has one obvious frontrunner, the 13-1 Kansas City Chiefs, and two other competitors in the 11-3 Buffalo Bills and 11-3 Pittsburgh Steelers. The NFC, on the other hand, is… Continue reading NFL Fieldhouse (2020): Who will lock down the NFC’s No. 1 seed?

Skyhawks close out non-conference play with 43-90 stinker against Ole Miss

The Skyhawk men’s hoops squad (3-2 overall) wrapped up non-conference play with a walloping by the Ole Miss Rebels (5-1 overall) to the tune of 43-90 defeat in Oxford, Mississippi. The Skyhawks struggled mightily to produce any consistent offense. Junior forward Ajani Kennedy and freshman guard Anthony Thomas both led the Skyhawks in points with… Continue reading Skyhawks close out non-conference play with 43-90 stinker against Ole Miss

Martin businesses fall prey to national trends

As America counts nearly eight months from the start of the Coronavirus pandemic, small businesses across the country are in trouble. Following the initial shutdowns and issuance of health guidance, there was a cascading effect throughout the nation as small businesses, which employ around 50% of American workers, were forced to shutter temporarily. As economists… Continue reading Martin businesses fall prey to national trends

Skyhawk forward Chelsey Perry earns 10th career OVC Player of the Week honor

The Skyhawks’ star senior forward and reigning Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Player of the Year Chelsey Perry kicked off her senior year with a bang by capturing her 10th career OVC Player of the Week award, her second of the 2020-21 season. Perry earned her newest weekly honor after a dominating 28-point performance against conference… Continue reading Skyhawk forward Chelsey Perry earns 10th career OVC Player of the Week honor