The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) will be restocking rainbow trout into the Martin City Pond on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. The TWRA stocks the Martin City Pond, twice a year as part of their Winter Trout Stocking Program, in December and January. Many other small towns in West Tennessee such as Paris and McKenzie… Continue reading TWRA to restock rainbow trout Wednesday
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New library promised to bring positive change
The City of Martin is building a new library in town square, one that officials with the Martin Public Library Foundation promise will be an innovative win-win for both campus and community. According to the Martin Public Library Foundation, the new library, located at the corner of Lindell and University streets, will contain many important… Continue reading New library promised to bring positive change
Keeping Spiritual Doors Open
This area, along with the rest of America and the rest of the world for that matter, has never faced anything quite like this. With quarantines, social distancing, and stay-at-home orders everything in life has become so uncertain lately. Businesses are closed, restaurants are only doing carry out, and churches have even closed their doors.… Continue reading Keeping Spiritual Doors Open
Coronavirus: how it’s affected Martin
The coronavirus has affected the economy in ways most people – especially college students – have never seen before. In the last few weeks, many businesses have had to make changes to their establishment. Schools, gyms, theaters, resorts and more have closed down completely across the United States. All schools in Weakley County, including UTM,… Continue reading Coronavirus: how it’s affected Martin
Martin still needs new restaurants
Martin’s lack of good restaurant choices is still a standing problem, and I am here with even more possible solutions. I have previously given my argument that Martin, a small college town, should be providing its residents with better choices for dining. I had too much to say the first time around, so I am… Continue reading Martin still needs new restaurants
Martin desperately needs to revise its roster of restaurants
The human body and brain need a sufficient diet to grow and maintain good health. This is not only a scientific fact, but it is common knowledge to all of us. If this is something that we are all aware of, then why is Martin, a small college town, lacking good restaurant choices? As a… Continue reading Martin desperately needs to revise its roster of restaurants
Panel meets to discuss threats of white supremacy
The Black Student Association (BSA) held a panel on Feb. 11 to discuss how the university will respond to potential threats of white supremacist recruitment on campus. The Panel included Chancellor Keith Carver, Dr. Andy Lewter, vice chancellor for Student Affairs; Dr. Henry Parker, professor of Philosophy; Dr. David Barber, professor of History; Kaylyn Bailey,… Continue reading Panel meets to discuss threats of white supremacy
UTM museum brings WWII propaganda to Martin
A new exhibit featuring WWII propaganda has come to UTM’s J. Houston Gordon Museum in the Paul Meek Library. “Work, Fight, Give: American Relief Posters of WWII” challenges preconceived notions about the war relief efforts of WWII through honoring artists instead of soldiers. The exhibit consists of posters, donation boxes and various propaganda items used… Continue reading UTM museum brings WWII propaganda to Martin
Social justice presentation kicks off Black History Month
UTM kicked off Black History Month on Wednesday, Feb. 5 with a speech from Rasheed Ali Cromwell, JD. Cromwell’s speech, “Protest for Peace: Social Justice and Change,” focused on the ways college students can create and inspire change through peaceful protest. Cromwell is the founder and president of the Harbor Institute, an educational consulting firm… Continue reading Social justice presentation kicks off Black History Month
Nonprofit seeking student volunteers for arts programming
Weakley Arts Can (WAC), a local arts advocacy non-profit, is looking for college students to volunteer with programming throughout the 2020 calendar year. The organization, founded in 2019, serves to promote and support art education/awareness within the schools and community of Weakley County. One of the many ways they do this is through community events… Continue reading Nonprofit seeking student volunteers for arts programming