Zachary Adams, who was indicted last week in the Holly Bobo disappearance, has been charged with meth possession in jail. After Adams was transferred from Decatur County Jail to Chester County Jail on March 1, meth was found in his possession. Illana Tate, TBI spokeswoman, confirmed that Zachary Adams had been charged with both possession… Continue reading Zachary Adams charged with methamphetmine in jail
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UTM student selected as TISL Media Director
The Media Nominating Committee of Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature has selected Mary Jean Hall of UTM to serve as TISL Media Director for the 45th General Assembly. Hall has been involved with the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature for the past three years. She has been involved with the media program during the past two years… Continue reading UTM student selected as TISL Media Director
What to expect when applying to graduate school
For many students, graduate school is the next logical step following the completion of their undergraduate degree. However, some students have no idea where to start when it comes to planning for their future in academia. While not all students will embark on the adventure to further their education, some will. For those who have… Continue reading What to expect when applying to graduate school
Women’s History Month holds several events for UTM students and faculty
Since 1987, March has been nationally recognized as Women’s History Month, a month dedicated to the recognition of the accomplishments of American women past and present. As always, UTM, along with the rest of the Martin area, will be taking part in several different events throughout the month to commemorate the 27th anniversary of Women’s… Continue reading Women’s History Month holds several events for UTM students and faculty
Student Government applications released; due Friday
The 2014 Student Government Association Election packets have been released and are due this Friday. Students who wish to take an active role in SGA are encouraged to pick up an application and apply. Depending on the level of involvement that students would like to input, there are many roles that are open. SGA Elections… Continue reading Student Government applications released; due Friday
Roy Herron to speak on religion in politics
Former state Senator Roy Herron will be on the UTM campus this Thursday, March 13 to discuss religion in politics. Herron is currently the chairman of the Tennessee Democratic Party, and he is a UTM alumnus. Herron will be giving a speech titled “Toward a Politics of Righteousness: Faith and American Democracy.” He will discuss… Continue reading Roy Herron to speak on religion in politics
Zachary Adams indicted in Holly Bobo case
As of 2 p.m. March 5, a grand jury in Decatur County handed down a two-count indictment for especially aggravated kidnapping and first degree murder to Zachary Adams in the Holly Bobo case. The facts and evidence of the case were presented to the grand jury behind closed doors. Bobo was a UTM Nursing student… Continue reading Zachary Adams indicted in Holly Bobo case
Conference concluded with Freedom Summer coordinator
This year’s Civil Rights Conference ended with a lecture at 7 p.m. on Feb. 27 in Watkins from Freedom Summer Coordinator Dave Dennis, speaking on his up-close experience with civil rights in the ‘60s. To begin the program, members of the House Band performed a Pete Seeger Tribute, consisting of songs that honored Seeger, who… Continue reading Conference concluded with Freedom Summer coordinator
Kentucky snake handler death doesn’t shake belief
Three days after pastor Jamie Coots died from a rattlesnake bite at church, mourners leaving the funeral went to the church to handle snakes. Coots, who appeared on the National Geographic Channel’s “Snake Salvation,” pastored the Full Gospel Tabernacle in Jesus Name church founded by his grandfather in Middlesboro, Ky. The third-generation snake handler was… Continue reading Kentucky snake handler death doesn’t shake belief
National drop in obese toddlers, study suggests
ATLANTA (AP) — Toddler obesity shrank sharply in the past decade, a new study suggests. While promising, it’s not proof that the nation has turned a corner in the battle against childhood obesity, some experts say. The finding comes from a government study considered a gold-standard gauge of trends in the public’s health. The researchers… Continue reading National drop in obese toddlers, study suggests