Category: Campus & Local

Move-In Mania helps new students settle in quickly

UTM warmly greeted new students during the 2014 freshman Move-In Mania. The two-day event started Thursday, Aug. 21, with the sunny day starting early for organization volunteers as they signed in to begin helping freshmen move into their residence hall or University Village rooms. Geared only with name tags and smiles, organization members fanned out… Continue reading Move-In Mania helps new students settle in quickly

Martin investigator, former campus officer wins Officer of the Year for West Tennessee

Investigator Guy Pryor of the Martin Police Department was awarded the Officer of the Year Award for the Western Division of Tennessee on Aug. 8. The award, presented by the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police to outstanding officers from East, Middle and West Tennessee, is designed to reward dedication to law enforcement throughout the… Continue reading Martin investigator, former campus officer wins Officer of the Year for West Tennessee

Out with old, and in with new: UTM’s bookstore undergoes complete transformation

The Barnes and Nobles Bookstore received a complete overhaul, makeover and expansion this summer. Returning students will find the Bookstore has moved from the upper-level of the University Center to the lower level of the University Center, located where the game room once was.  The bookstore moved to make things more convenient for students and visitors alike. The store’s move to… Continue reading Out with old, and in with new: UTM’s bookstore undergoes complete transformation

Harley Davidson high speed chase results in injury, arrest

Early Friday morning a local man was arrested on charges including aggravated assault and driving with a suspended license. Suspect Tamee Hyde, 56 of Martin, was signaled to pull over on Highway 45 in Greenfield by Deputy Neil Cantrell of the Weakley County Sheriff’s Department for not having a functional tail light on his motorcycle. Instead… Continue reading Harley Davidson high speed chase results in injury, arrest

2014 Tennessee state primary, Weakley County election results

Voters took to the polls Thursday to decide the Tennessee State Primary elections and the Weakley County General elections.  The results are as follows: Note: Bold typeface indicates winner. Two commissioners were selected from each of the nine districts. All results are unofficial as of 8 August 2014.   Weakley County General elections Weakley County… Continue reading 2014 Tennessee state primary, Weakley County election results

Martin Police seize 25 grams of marajuana from South Fulton man

A South Fulton man was found with marijuana in his possession when he was arrested Saturday morning by Martin Police for public intoxication. At approximately 12:33 a.m., Patrol Officer Patrick Dilday observed a white 1992 Cadillac SVT parked behind Dale’s Bar with the driver side door open.  That’s when Officer Dilday observed Matthew Bye, 24,… Continue reading Martin Police seize 25 grams of marajuana from South Fulton man

“Little Red” operation indicts 38 residents on drug charges

  An undercover drug operation conducted by the Weakley County Sheriff’s Department code named “Little Red”, resulted in the indictment of 37 Weakley County residents and one Obion County resident. All 38 suspects were indicted on a special called meeting of the Weakley County Grand Jury on July 14th. According to police reports, the Weakley… Continue reading “Little Red” operation indicts 38 residents on drug charges

2014 Weakley County Election information

The  2014 Weakley County Election Forum, sponsored by WestStar Alumni and the Weakley County Chamber of Commerce, was held June 16  at UTM in the Watkins Auditorium. The doors opened at 6 and the room filled by 6:30 p.m. Charley Deal, Director of Alumni Affairs, opened the forum by announcing which candidates would be speaking and which ones… Continue reading 2014 Weakley County Election information