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Credit to UT Martin Athletics for the Graphic The OVC announced that UT Martin Sophomore Cross Country Runner Alexis Grandys has been named OVC Cross Country Runner of the Week. She wins the award after a strong showing at the Chile Pepper Invitational Cross Country Invitational over the weekend. She tied for the fastest time in the OVC this week with a new personal best time of 17:22.9 giving her a 24th place finish out of 270 competitors. The team returns to action on Octob

Credit to UT Martin Athletics for the Graphic The OVC announced that UT Martin Senior Lineback T.J. Jefferson has been named Adidas OVC Co-Defensive Player of the Week. Jefferson wins the award for the first in his career after making 5 tackles and 2 quarterback hurries. Jefferson also recovered a fumble and returned it 44 yards for a touchdown in the 3rd quarter. The team returns to action on Saturday as they travel to take on in-state rival Tennessee Tech.

Credit to UT Martin Athletics for the Graphic The UT Martin Football team received national recognition for its performance over the weekend. The Skyhawks were named the STATS FCS Team of the week for its 38-to-28 victory over conference rival Eastern Kentucky. The team played well in all 3 phases of the game. Offensively, the team racked up over 400 yards of offense, including a season-high 234 rushing yards on the day. On the defensive side of the ball, the Skyhawks limited

Veterans' Day isn't until next month, but local veterans will be celebrated earlier than that.

The UT Martin Football team entered Saturday's road contest against Eastern Kentucky looking to defeat the Colonels on the road for only the 3rd time ever. To do so they would have to slow down one of the nation's best rushing attacks. Things didn't look promising, as Colonel quarterback Parker McKinney connected with receiver Jaelin Carter from 27 yards out to give Eastern Kentucky a 7-0 lead just 3 plays into the game. The Skyhawks would respond with 17 straight points to t

Kentucky voters buckle down for upcoming elections.

A crowd gathered on Saturday for Salsa in the Quad.

A Graves County Jail walked out of an open door yesterday morning.

The Center for Women and Gender Equality are requesting help from Martin students and community members.

Senator Rand Paul visited Mayfield yesterday and discussed the President's impeachment inquiry.

ADPi is raising money for Ronald McDonald House Charities throughout the week.

The University of Tennessee at Martin celebrated students and their families during Family Weekend.

WPSD Local 6 says a Weakley County man and woman were arrested in Weakley County after a toddler was found walking down the road.

A Putnam County man has been arrested on charges of soliciting a minor for sex.

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UT Advisory Board met on Friday to discuss changes around campus.

A former Cannon County Sheriff's Department faces charges of theft.

Obion County adds school resource officers to every school.

The University of Tennessee at Martin is hosting a Hispanic student reception in October.

Tips from UTM's Public Safety on what to do when someone is stalking you.