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
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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
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
Suspected shooter taken into custody at Mississippi State University
At approximately 10:20 a.m. Thursday, August 27, Mississippi State University’s official Twitter account for emergencies and advisory information reported an active shooter on campus. The suspect was reported at Carpenter Hall, last seen in the vicinity of Lee Hall, when MSU advised to seek shelter immediately. The university was immediately placed on lockdown until at least… Continue reading Suspected shooter taken into custody at Mississippi State University
Fall faculty meeting
Serving students better will help reverse UTM’s recent enrollment declines, Interim Chancellor Robert Smith told faculty at the first general meeting of the fall 2015 semester. In a presentation Aug. 18 titled “It is all about our students,” Smith outlined his campus agenda for the 2015-16 academic year. The agenda is based on a Gallup-Purdue… Continue reading Fall faculty meeting
Five dead following attack in Chattanooga
Two Chattanooga military sites were attacked Thursday, resulting in the deaths of five people, including four Marines, according to the U.S. Navy. The suspected killer, Muhammad Abdulaziz, 24, was killed in a firefight with police at the second site. Armed police were dispatched to Abdulaziz’ last known address in nearby Hixson, the BBC reports. Three other people were injured… Continue reading Five dead following attack in Chattanooga
Video of police sparks wide-spread controversy
A Texas police officer has been placed on administrative leave after a video was posted to YouTube Friday showing the officer using excessive force to apprehend a teenage girl. Cpl. Eric Casebolt of the McKinney Police Department was shown in the video wrestling the girl to the ground and pinning her to the ground with his knees, as… Continue reading Video of police sparks wide-spread controversy
Federal agency employees put at risk by hackers
As of Thursday, June 4, the Obama Administration released an announcement of recent cyber terrorism that jeopardizes the information of millions nationwide. In late April 2015, it was discovered by the Department of Homeland Security that at least 4 million government employees had their personal information breached last December. During the breach, sensitive information regarding employees, such… Continue reading Federal agency employees put at risk by hackers