The Little River Band took the stage at 9 p.m. Friday Sept. 5, at Martin’s Soybean Festival.
Little River Band Concert Friday Night
Martin’s Soybean Festival hosted the Little River Band Friday, Sept. 5. At precisely 9 p.m. Wayne Nelson (bass guitar/lead vocals), Greg Hind (guitar/vocals), Rich Herring (guitar/vocals), Chris Marion (keyboards, vocals) and Ryan Ricks (drums/vocals) entered the stage. Lawn chairs littered the town square before and after the show while their owners enjoyed the environment. “I really liked… Continue reading Little River Band Concert Friday Night
Sammies’ Chow Hound Champion Bacon Eating Contest
Sammies’ first ever chow hound champion bacon eating contest made quite a spectacle Friday night as one hungry man, Michael Dallas Jordan, of Union City, ate his way to victory. Rain or shine, the Martin community and others filled the stands and gathered under tents and tree branches to take part in what will hopefully go… Continue reading Sammies’ Chow Hound Champion Bacon Eating Contest
Sammies’ Chow Hound Champion Bacon Eating Contest
Sammies’ first ever chow hound champion bacon eating contest was quite a spectacle Friday night as one hungry man, Michael Dallas Jordan, a resident of Union City, Tennessee, ate his way to victory.
Thunderbolt Broadcasting hosts 2014 Soybean Singing Bee
Thunderbolt Broadcasting, Martin’s local radio station, hosted their annual Soybean Singing Bee Friday, Sept. 5. This year had a great turn out and had many people willing to chance their luck at singing the correct lines to the songs played. The Singing Bee’s host, Kevin Bartholomew, actually participated last year in the Singing Bee and… Continue reading Thunderbolt Broadcasting hosts 2014 Soybean Singing Bee
We the Kings entertains all during Soybean’s UTM Student Night
We the Kings opened to an enthusiastic standing room only crowd Thursday night, part of the Soybean Festival’s annual UTM Student Night hosted by the Student Activities Committee and the City of Martin. “I’m totally excited for We the Kings,” said Ashton Priest, a UTM freshman. The Florida native punk-pop band performed its big hit… Continue reading We the Kings entertains all during Soybean’s UTM Student Night
Parade ignites 21st Annual Tennessee Soybean Festival enthusiasm
The 21st Annual Tennessee Soybean Festival was held Tuesday, Sept. 2. The Grand Marshall for this year’s parade was UTM’s rodeo team, which recently won the 2014 College National Finals Rodeo National Championship. Featured Photo Credit: (Aerin Langlois)
The Cadillac Three provides upbeat rhythms
With bright stage lights and a relaxed atmosphere, The Cadillac Three took center stage during the Soybean Festival Sept. 2 at 8 :45 p.m. in Martin. From the first chord released by the lead guitarist, Jaren Johnston, the crowd knew that it was in for a great concert. “They sounded like Kid Rock, who got a… Continue reading The Cadillac Three provides upbeat rhythms
Weakley County Sheriff’s Department arrests six in ongoing drug investigations
The Weakley County Sheriff’s Department arrested six suspects on drug charges this past week. Martin residents John Miller, 59, and Stacy Clouse, 27, were arrested Thursday, Aug. 28, on charges of manufacture of marijuana and possession of methamphetamine. Investigators found the pair in a vehicle belonging to Miller, in a bean field near Ralston Road, prompting… Continue reading Weakley County Sheriff’s Department arrests six in ongoing drug investigations
Skyhawks remain undefeated after 3-0 win over Indiana State
The UTM women’s soccer team remains undefeated as they defeated the Indiana State Sycamores 3-0. This marks the first time the Skyhawks (3-0) have won their first three games in program history. The Skyhawks had a total of 38 shot attempts while holding Indiana State to only 15 shots. The Skyhawks tallied their first goal… Continue reading Skyhawks remain undefeated after 3-0 win over Indiana State