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🌱 Which Martin students made Bethel University’s Spring 2026 honors lists?

Martin, Tennessee Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Martin! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Martin students made Bethel University’s Spring 2026 honors lists?
  • How a Westview QB and UT Martin coach are drawing big-time interest

Also on today's calendar: Open Mic Night — Martin Public Library and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A t-storm around in the a.m., with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 84, low: 71.
  • Sunday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bethel University Names 286 Students to Spring 2026 Academic Honors (mckenziebanner.com) — Bethel University has named 286 students to its Spring 2026 Dean’s List and Honor Roll, including several from Martin. Families here can scan the long list of honorees to see which Martin students earned top academic recognition alongside classmates from across the state, country, and world.
   

• Graham Simpson Ohio State visit: 2028 QB impressed by camp (cleveland.com) — A rising quarterback at Westview High School in Martin is weighing major college offers after an impressive camp visit to Ohio State, with a decision expected in February. His father, longtime UT Martin head football coach Jason Simpson, is helping guide the process as college coaches visit Martin and evaluate how his playstyle fits top programs’ systems.
   

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  • Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. posted a job opening for 2nd shift Assembler- $21.90/hr in Martin. Apply here.
  • SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for SAS in Walmart – Retail Merchandiser in Martin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Martin here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Dr. Norma Gerrell New Principal At Clarksburg Virtual Academy (radionwtn.com)
  • Construction To Begin On Eiffel Tower Trout Pond Trail Project (radionwtn.com)
  • Singer-actor John Schneider to perform Thursday at KPAC (parispi.net)

Ok Martin! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Martin

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.