Sex offender arrested in Weakley County

A registered violent sex offender spotted at UTM in late September was arrested earlier today by the Weakley County Sheriff’s Office. Jason Everett Nickell, 41, of Mansfield, Tenn., was taken to the Weakley County Detention Center in Dresden, possibly on a charge of violating the terms of his classification as a sex offender. Charges have… Continue reading Sex offender arrested in Weakley County

UTM ROTC program slated for closing in 2015

UTM was notified this week that the school’s Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program is among 13 in the nation scheduled for closure in 2015. Dr. Tom Rakes, UTM chancellor, received a call Wednesday from the U.S. Army notifying the university of the closure. Other Tennessee universities facing ROTC closures are East Tennessee State University in… Continue reading UTM ROTC program slated for closing in 2015

Shutdown orders issued as Congress misses deadline

WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time in nearly two decades, the federal government staggered into a partial shutdown Monday at midnight after congressional Republicans stubbornly demanded changes in the nation’s health care law as the price for essential federal funding and President Barack Obama and Democrats adamantly refused. As Congress gridlocked, Obama said a “shutdown will… Continue reading Shutdown orders issued as Congress misses deadline

Ground attack gives Skyhawks first OVC win of the season

After taking down two ranked FCS opponents in their first three games, the UTM Skyhawks (3-1, 1-0 OVC) defeated Southeast Missouri (0-4,0-1 OVC) in the team’s fist Ohio Valley Conference game of the season, 17-7. While quarterback Dylan Favre started his third-straight game of the season, most of the Skyhawks’ offense came from running back… Continue reading Ground attack gives Skyhawks first OVC win of the season

Government spending habits are cause for concern

According to current U.S. government spending statistics, total government spending in the United States, including federal, state and local governments of this fiscal year are as follows: healthcare is at 19 percent share of spending, pensions at 18 percent, education at 15 percent, defense at 13 percent, and Welfare at nine percent. All other functions, including interest on the… Continue reading Government spending habits are cause for concern

Skyhawk soccer notches first OVC win at Murray State 2-1

Not even the rain could stop the UTM soccer team from notching its first Ohio Valley Conference win on the road, earning the 2-1 victory over Murray State on Sunday afternoon. It was senior forward Abi Sanvee who got the Skyhawks (3-7-1, 1-1 OVC) on the board. Junior Dominika Conc paced the Skyhawks with five… Continue reading Skyhawk soccer notches first OVC win at Murray State 2-1

UTM volleyball falls 3-0 to Eastern Illinois

The UTM volleyball team was defeated by a 3-0 margin to Eastern Illinois (22-25, 21-25, 14-25) this afternoon at Skyhawk Fieldhouse. The Skyhawks (7-11, 1-1 OVC) were led offensively by Emily Keaton, who hit .250 while registering a match-high 11 kills. Lynsey Hazelwood (eight), Allie Whimpey (eight) and Shelby Hoskins (seven) also combined to do… Continue reading UTM volleyball falls 3-0 to Eastern Illinois