Category: Campus & Local

Two more suspects were arrested today in relation to last Friday’s armed robbery incident at 102 Moody Street. The suspects, whose identities are not being released by the Martin Police Department, are juveniles. The suspects were taken into custody just before noon this morning, according to an MPD press release. Four suspects have now been arrested… Continue reading Two more suspects arrested in robbery case

MARTIN, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees approved the naming of one of four new sorority structures at UT Martin this past Thursday afternoon at its June meeting in Knoxville. The full board unanimously approved the name of the Pat Head Summitt Chi Omega House at UT Martin when it met in… Continue reading UT Board of Trustees approves name for new Chi Omega house

The Martin Police Department made two arrests yesterday in the investigation of the June 20 armed robbery case. Suspects Cordarion Thompson, 18, of Martin, and Marcus Bardwell, 20, of Sharon were arrested Tuesday in connection to Friday’s incident, which took place at 102 Moody Street in Martin, according to the Martin Police Department press release. The suspects… Continue reading Two arrested in home invasion robbery

Early this morning, a local man was hospitalized after being assaulted during a break-in. Hunt Oliver, 22, was asleep in his bedroom at 102 Moody Street in Martin. He was awakened to see a figure standing over him. According to the statement given by Oliver, the person immediately struck him with the butt of what appeared to… Continue reading Man hospitalized following armed robbery

Martin Police responded to a call Thursday, June 12 about the UTM chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity house being vandalized. “Upon arrival I [Patrol Officer Jason Arant] observed a front sign, column, window and front doors to have be spray painted with black paint. The front sign was spray painted with the words, ‘U… Continue reading Martin police investigate Pike house vandalism

UTM Students are being offered the chance to help themselves while helping others through therapeutic journals. The staff of Student Health and Counseling Services is creating a”College Student’s Journey to Healed Wounds” Therapeutic Journal to be used for the Fall semester. “We want to provide a tool that students can use to help develop their… Continue reading College Student’s Journey to Healed Wounds Therapeutic Journal

Yesterday MVP Group International announced they will be bringing 100 new jobs to Union City and the surrounding area. The Charleston, South Carolina based company announced Tuesday that Union City will be home to its housing and distribution center for its family of products, which includes Colonial Candles. The company is the largest private label candle manufacturer in… Continue reading MVP comes to Union City

With all the new additions to the UTM University Center this summer, students can also expect a change of scenery when it comes to Skyhawk athletics this season. In April the university began its new construction on the Skyhawk Fieldhouse gym floor. The original floor had been home to the Skyhawk woman’s volleyball team and… Continue reading New nest for Skyhawk volleyball

The 14th Annual Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony at UTM was held early this morning in Martin. The crowd that gathered in front of the Hall-Moody Administration building quieted down as Cpt. Troy Shoemaker walked to the lectern to start the ceremony. After his welcome, the UTM Army ROTC Battalion conducted the presentation of the colors while… Continue reading 14th annual Memorial Day Service at UTM

A 50-year-old woman died during an apartment fire Tuesday afternoon, the cause of which is still under investigation, said Martin Police Capt. Don Teal. Marta Willoughby died in a fire at 303 Olive Street and the cause of death is still undetermined. Willoughby was found unresponsive in Apt. B and was taken outside by Martin… Continue reading Woman dies in Martin fire