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MARTIN, Tenn. – Extraordinary performances out of Jordan Sears and KJ Simon helped the University of Tennessee at Martin stay atop the Ohio Valley Conference men’s basketball standings following an 86-83 overtime win over Southern Indiana. Sears exploded for a career-high 32 points – eight of which came...

Paris, Tenn.–Senior Alison Bizeau was crowned Henry County High School Winter Homecoming Queen at Saturday’s basketball game. She was escorted by Sam Smith. In photo is the Homecoming Court: Junior Katelyn O’Neal, escorted by Ashton Kemp; Senior Jasmyn Russell, escorted by Brayden Tosh; Queen Alison with Sam Smith; Senior Emma Thompson, escorted by Thomas Conroy; Sophomore Jodyn Ingram, escorted by Rush Cox. (HCHS photo).

The Murray State Racers received a surprise visit from Ja Morant and defended their home court with a 74-71 victory over Missouri State. Ja Morant Poster Day was made better when the Memphis Grizzlies NBA All-Star made a surprise visit and the Murray State Racers earned a 74-71 win over the Missouri State Bears at the CFSB Center in Murray, Ky.

James Jay Webster, 49, of Buchanan, Tennessee, died Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at his residence. James was born Saturday, April 28, 1973, in Gowanda, New York, to the late Alton Charles Webster and the late Paulette Ruth Bremiller Webster. He attended Point Pleasant Baptist Church. He enjoyed watching TV, cooking,...

Paris, Tenn.–The Henry County Helping Hand Auction is cancelled for today due to the icy conditions. This is one of the rare times that Helping Hand has cancelled over the years.

Springville, Tenn.–The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announces the temporary closure of the following visitor centers and offices for both Tennessee and Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge due to the upcoming ice storm. These offices will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday or January 31st and February 1st, 2023. These facilities will reopen to normal business hours on Thursday, February 2, 2023.

Paris, Tenn.–With the $3,425 raised today, the grand total now raised for the Henry County Helping Hand Radio Auction so far this year has reached $188,828. Each year, Helping Hand raises thousands of dollars for over 80 non-profit and public service groups. Auctioneer today was Andy Collins, with the...

Want to meet your favorite artist? MEET AND GREETS are available for these performances coming up at The Dixie Performing Arts Center in Huntingdon:. Meet and Greet tickets on a first come, first served basis! A show ticket must be purchased in order to purchase a Meet and Greet ticket.

PARIS, TN – Due to inclement weather, Henry County Medical Center has the following clinic closures for Tuesday, January 31, 2023:. Kentucky Lake Urologic Associates – (731) 642-8884. Paris Behavioral Health – (731) 644-8441. Additionally, HCMC Diagnostic Center and Physician Billing are closed. Be sure to watch...

UT Martin classes at the main campus and five regional centers are canceled today, Tuesday, Jan. 31. Staff will telework, and essential personnel will report as directed by supervisors.

The U.S. 45 Ohio River “Brookport” Bridge between Paducah, KY, and Brookport, IL, will close at 5:30 p.m., CST, today. Based on precipitation and dropping temperatures, the metal decking on the bridge is expected to ice over about dark. To avoid waiting until the ice causes a crash, the Brookport Bridge will close promptly at 5:30 p.m.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 1 Snow and Ice Team reports accumulations of ice across Kentucky’s 12 westernmost counties have created hazardous driving conditions across the region. KYTC engineers continue to urge drivers to limit their travel. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 9 a.m., CST....

Paris, Tenn.–Another crash into the brick wall at the intersection of Wood Street and Tyson Avenue in Paris has resulted in serious injury to the driver, who was extricated from the vehicle by emergency workers and transported to Vanderbilt Medical Center. Paris Assistant Police Chief Ean Reed said the...

Martin, Tenn.–Weakley County Emergency Management and UTM will have a warming center open at the Student Life and Leadership Center, 199 Moody Avenue, Martin, from 6pm tonight until 12pm Wednesday. We have cots, blankets, and bottled water. Please bring any pillows, food, or required medications you will need for the duration of your visit.

Paris, Tenn.–Paris City Hall, landfill and animal shelter are closed today and law enforcement is urging extreme caution for anyone walking or driving. Power lines down due to ice have caused traffic lights and power to be out in the downtown area. Icy conditions have caused trees and powerlines...

Dresden, Tenn.–The Courthouse and all other Weakley County Government offices will be closed today due to ice on the roads. We are planning to reopen if weather permits tomorrow, February 1. Republic Services has notified us that they will be running a one day delay through Saturday, if weather...

Due to inclement winter weather, there will be NO SCHOOL in the Union City School System, Tuesday, January 31, 2023. All after-school activities – including Tuesday night’s high school basketball game at Westview – have been postponed until a later date.

Paris, Tenn.– Henry County will be under an Ice Storm Warning at 6 PM this evening and this will be in effect until noon CST on Wednesday. Paris Board of Public Utilities officials have released the following:. Before the weather, prepare with the following checklist:. Charge cell phones and...

Dresden, Tenn.–This morning, an isolated discipline incident occurred involving a student at Dresden Middle School. School officials, the School Resource Officer, and a D.A.R.E. Officer onsite teaching a class all responded immediately. In an effort to de-escalate the situation quickly, officers on the scene called in for other backup...

Union City, Tenn.–Nurses.org has included Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City among the list of the safest hospitals to work as a nurse in 2023. Nurses.org used information submitted to The Leapfrog Group to rank each hospital. The safety Leapfrog ratings are updated twice a year and comprise up to 22 evidence-based practice measures of patient safety.