Lavinia
Lavinia, TN · Education
Chester County Independent
Dr. Keith Harris to be inaugurated as President of FHU, October 22
Freed-Hardeman University will open a new chapter in its 157-year history Thursday, Oct. 22, as Dr. Keith Harris takes his place as the university’s 17th president. Students, faculty, staff, alumni and honored guests will gather at 10:30 a.m. in Dryden Auditorium for the inauguration and investiture ceremony, celebrating the legacy that shaped FHU while looking ahead to the leadership and opportunities that will define its future.
tippahnews.com
Ripley Band Named Reserve Grand Champion at Crossroads Classic
The Ripley band came home from Corinth with the second-best overall score of the day. The Ripley High School Band was named Reserve Grand Champion at the 2026 Crossroads Marching Classic on Saturday, Sept. 26. It swept all three caption awards in Class 4A and earned Superior ratings from every judge.
Milan Mirror-Exchange
South Fulton joins West Tennessee Football Rankings after Week 6
The midpoint of the 2026 season has come and gone, and now we are on the back stretch. There is a full week this week, and then half weeks in Week 8 and Week 9 due to bye games on Fall Break and then there are two more weeks before the playoffs.
radionwtn.com
Dyersburg State To Offer Basic Electrical Training
Dyersburg, Tennessee – Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) Workforce Development will offer a 40-hour Basic Electrical I training course that provides participants with hands-on experience with electrical power systems used in industry. The training includes an introduction to theory and application of AC/DC circuits, controls, transformers, and operation of power supplies.
readtheleader.com
LHS BETA Club making connection to local history; Walk Back in Time Lantern Walk
PARKERS CROSSROADS, Tenn. — The Parkers Crossroads Battlefield Association will host the Lexington High School BETA Club for a special “Walk Back in Time” Lantern Walk on Saturday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. The walk will begin at Tour Stop 7 in South Battlefield Park. The evening...
WBBJ
New public art piece debuts on Lane College campus
JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Jackson city leaders helped unveil a new public art piece on the Lane College Campus Monday. Mayor Scott Conger joined Neighborhood Services Director Elvia Trejo and Lane College artist Louis Giberson for the reveal of a sculpture called “Big Lou.”. The piece now stands in...
thunderboltradio.com
UT Martin, University of Memphis Announce New Law School Agreement
UT Martin and the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law made a new 3+3 legal studies agreement official Thursday. The program gives eligible UT Martin students a pathway to begin law school at the University of Memphis after completing three years of undergraduate study. The agreement creates...
fultoncurrent.com
Red Devils rally falls short against Dresden
The South Fulton Middle School Red Devils battled back from an early deficit Thurs., Sept. 24, but their comeback bid came up short as Dresden Middle School held on for a 32-22 victory. Dresden jumped out to an early advantage, leading 8-0 after the first quarter and extending its lead...
thunderboltradio.com
Westview Soccer Wins District 12A
For the sixth year in a row, the District 12A regular season champions are the Westview Lady Chargers. Westview exploded in the second half to knock off the third ranked Class A team in the state, the Huntingdon Fillies. Westview jumped on the board in the 25th minute when Brea...
thunderboltradio.com
UT Martin Ranks Among Top Southern Universities
The University of Tennessee at Martin is being recognized among the top regional universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report. UT Martin tied for 32nd among 158 universities in the Regional Universities-South category in the publication’s 2027 Best Colleges rankings. The university also tied for 16th...
radionwtn.com
UT Martin Advisory Board To Meet Friday
MARTIN, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Martin Advisory Board will hold its fall meeting at 1 p.m., Friday, Sept. 25, in Room 206 of the Boling University Center on the UT Martin campus. The meeting is open to the public and available for viewing via livestream at...
thunderboltradio.com
Dresden will Host undefeated Humboldt this Friday night
In week six of high school football, the Dresden Lions look for their fourth straight win this Friday night when they play host to Humboldt in a region matchup. Dresden head coach Justin Cruse said the Vikings will be tough opponents…. After a 23-20 win over Ripley last week, the...
WBBJ
‘These Hands Don’t Haze’: Dyersburg students take stand against hazing
DYERSBURG, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Students at the Dyersburg State Community College campus took part in an event called “These Hands Don’t Haze” as part of National Hazing Prevention Week. Students signed an anti-hazing awareness banner and pledge earlier today on the first floor of the Glover Building.
radionwtn.com
UCES 4th Graders Get ‘Sweet’ Rewards For Reading Standards
Before enjoying a game of Candy Land and chocolate milkshakes, fourth graders at Union City Elementary School used recent lessons learned to discover the challenges conquered by the iconic board game’s creator. Students in ELA classes had wrapped up their first unit of study in the CKLA curriculum that...
radionwtn.com
UT Martin, University Of Memphis To Sign Memorandum Of Understanding
MARTIN, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Martin and the University of Memphis will sign a memorandum of understanding at 10 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 24, in UT Martin’s Paul Meek Library. The agreement will outline a 3+3 Bachelor Arts/Juris Doctor and 3+3 Bachelor of Science/Juris Doctor degree,...
radionwtn.com
UCHS Finalist In Sportsmanship Award
It’s certainly possible to be good at sports and exhibit good sportsmanship at the same time. Union City High School athletes, teams, and coaches proved that during the 2025-26 school year. Representatives of the Purple and Gold advanced to state tournament competition in five different sports last year, and...