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Dresden Middle sweeps team titles at Union City Invitational
Dresden Middle School cross country swept the team championships at the Union City Invitational, capturing first place in both the boys’ and girls’ 3K races. The Dresden boys finished atop a field of nine scoring teams with 56 points. Augustine Middle School placed second with 69 points, followed by Obion County Middle School with 90.
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Peabody High School students get hands-on lesson in safe driving with VR simulator
TRENTON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Peabody High School students got a powerful lesson in safe driving Thursday morning. The Tennessee Highway Safety Office brought in the “Arrive Alive” tour, a high-tech virtual reality simulator that lets teens experience distracted, drunk or drugged driving without ever leaving campus. Organizers say...
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UT Martin Leaders Outline Priorities, Construction Projects at Annual Meeting
UTM leaders are outlining the university’s priorities for the new school year, including student success, new construction and changes to tuition. Faculty and staff gathered August 17th in Watkins Auditorium for the university’s annual campus-wide opening meeting. Chancellor Yancy Freeman welcomed employees and emphasized the university’s “Every Student,...
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Arrive Alive Tour teaches Trenton teens how to drive safely
Students at Peabody High School are learning what not to do when behind the wheel. Back in 2024, Tennessee recorded more than 65,000 car crashes involving drivers aged 16-25. To help young drivers drive safely on the road, the Arrive Alive Tour came to Peabody High School Friday, giving students a chance to drive in a simulator to learn how to drive more cautiously.
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Cavaliers dominate Nashville Collegiate Prep 68-0 in home opener
Friday night lights returned to Crockett County in a big way Friday, Aug. 21, as the Cavaliers opened their home schedule with a commanding 68-0 victory over Nashville Collegiate Prep. Crockett wasted little time taking control, exploding for 34 points in the first quarter before adding 21 more in the...
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Vikings fall 45-21 to Greenfield to start 2026 season
It has been 15 seasons since the Perry County High School Vikings (0-1) have made it to the TSSAA playoffs. That year, PCHS traveled to Jo Byrns in Adams and won a thriller, only to get beat on the road at Huntingdon to end the season. Perry County has seen...
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Kappa Alpha Psi’s Dr. Donald W. Comer Installed as the 11th President of Lane College
Dr. Donald W. Comer, a Life member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., was just installed as the 11th president of Lane College. Dr. Comer is a Jackson native who came back to lead the college in his own hometown. He holds a PhD in Urban Higher Education from Jackson State University, a Master of Business Administration, and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.
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Inaugural ‘First Flight Frenzy’ Takes Off At UTM
The University of Tennessee at Martin hosted its inaugural First Flight Frenzy on Aug. 21 in the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center, bringing an “ESPN Gameday”-style atmosphere to welcome first-time students and kick off excitement for the new school year. The event, presented in partnership with UT Federal...
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CCMS girls soccer battles Henry County
Crockett County Middle School battled Henry County in girls soccer, falling 5-2 despite a strong effort and improvement throughout the match. Henry County struck first, but the Lady Cavaliers answered when Kalynn Lewis scored off an assist from Paris Robinson to tie the game. Lewis found the net again late...
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Lake County High School cafeteria scores 100 on follow-up
TIPTONVILLE — Lake County High School Cafeteria, 300 Cochran St., scored a perfect 100 in a follow-up Tennessee Department of Health inspection August 19, with no violations noted. The school building itself scored 98 in a routine school buildings inspection the same day. The inspector found ceiling tiles in...
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‘Pathways 2 Possibilities’ gives local eighth graders hands-on look at future careers
JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - A two-day career expo is giving West Tennessee eighth graders a firsthand look at their future career options. “Pathways 2 Possibilities” runs Wednesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in downtown Jackson. Students from public, private and...
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Caruthersville Elementary students learn bus safety, emergency procedures
CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) — Caruthersville Elementary School students spent part of the school day learning how to safely ride and exit a school bus, including what to do during an emergency. Students worked with Dr. Jennifer Vandeven and School Resource Officer Burgess to review bus procedures and safety rules.
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HCHS Implements Updated Home Game Procedures
Paris, Tenn.-Henry County High School HOME football season officially kicks off Friday night, August 28, at 7 p.m. as the Patriots take on Giles County. As the new season begins, Henry County High School is implementing updated procedures designed to enhance the safety, comfort, and overall experience of all Patriot fans.
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A new chapter opens for FHU with Dryden ribbon cutting and Tolling of the Bell
Freed-Hardeman University celebrated the beginning of a new year and new chapter with the annual Tolling of the Bell ceremony Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at David Thomas Dryden Auditorium. Incoming FHU President Keith Harris welcomed new and returning students and reminded them of their role in the university’s mission. A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked completion of a two-year renovation project at Dryden Auditorium. Photo courtesy of The Bramblett Group.
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Dyersburg State Offers Neonatal Resuscitation Training
Dyersburg, Tennessee — Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) Workforce Development is partnering with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center West Tennessee Regional Perinatal Program to host the Neonatal Resuscitation Program, providing healthcare professionals and emergency responders with advanced education in the lifesaving care of newborns. The Neonatal Resuscitation...