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Wednesday, March 15, 2006
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Two-car collision results in
fatality |
A Weakley County woman lost her
life as the result of injuries sustained in a two-vehicle
accident Thursday morning, which took place approximately
one mile north of Gleason.
According to a Tennessee Highway Patrol report, at
approximately 8 a.m. Beverly Ann Hampton, 41, of Sharon, was
reportedly traveling south on the Highway 22 four-lane
between Gleason and Dresden in her 1989 Buick Century, when
her car was rear-ended by a 1999 Mitsubisi Montero sport
utility vehicle driven by Sarah W. Forrester, 25, of
Dresden.
Hampton was airlifted to Jackson-Madison County General
Hospital by Air Evac Lifeteam, but died Friday from injuries
sustained in the crash.
Forrester was transported by Weakley County Ambulance
to Volunteer General Hospital in Martin for treatment and
medical evaluation. Family members say that she is
physically healing, but remains emotionally shaken by the
fatal crash.
Although the accident report is incomplete at this
time, it is possible that the crash may have been weather
related, due to heavy rains that moved through the area that
morning.
Both drivers were wearing seatbelts at the time of the
crash.
Southbound lanes were blocked for some time during the
emergency to allow for transportation of the injured drivers
and removal of the vehicles and other scattered debris.
Other emergency agencies assisting in helping to work the
accident included: Weakley County Sheriff's deputies,
Gleason Police Chief Edmond Stewart, members of the Dresden
Fire Department, and several first responders.
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Gleason board increases water,
sewer and garbage deposit |
One of the top items for
discussion during Thursday night's regular monthly meeting
of the Gleason Board of Mayor and Aldermen was a proposed
change in the city's charter to allow for an increase in the
city's water and sewer deposit and to add garbage pickup to
those services covered by the new deposit rate.
Water, Sewer & Garbage Deposit
Mayor Jack Dunning explained that the city is currently
short about $1,200 in uncollectable water and sewer bills
from people who have moved in and out of the area. He also
noted that the current fee is insufficient and state
regulations require the city's water and sewer budget must
stand on its own, without help from other city funds. With
this in mind, Mayor Dunning stated that a representative
from Municipal Technical Advisory Service has recommended
the city increase its water and sewer deposit fee from $50
to $80.
He added that the increase would not affect current
city residents even if they move within the city limits, but
it will affect those who are moving into the city. He stated
that the deposit would cover the water, sewer and garbage
services.
After careful consideration, the board unanimously
approved the ordinance. Because it is a charter amendment,
the measure must be approved by the city board in two
successive meetings before taking effect.
(Read the rest of this story and much more in this week's print
edition of the Dresden Enterprise!)
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Region impacted by severe
weather; little damage locally |
Over the past several days,
unseasonably warm temperatures spawned thunderstorms and
tornadoes across several states, resulting in
weather-related deaths, injuries and extensive damage to
property.
Weakley County Storms
Although Weakley County was one of several Northwest
Tennessee counties that experienced high winds, lightning
and heavy downpours caused by a series of thunderstorms
during the past week, there have been no reports of loss of
life or widespread property damage, as in other nearby
states. There was, however, some minor wind damage and power
outages reported.
The Weakley County Municipal Electric System reports
that power was lost in Martin and Palmersville Thursday
night, when high winds clocked at approximately 53 m.p.h.
downed tree limbs, which knocked down power lines. Power was
lost around 7 p.m. in Martin, but was restored around 10
p.m., while power in Palmersville was out from about 10 p.m.
Thursday until 1 a.m. Friday.
Weakley County Emergency Management Director Mark Seat
said that Landom Woods Subdivision in Martin was hit by
Thursday night's storm, resulting in downed trees and power
lines, and there was also a 16-foot trailer overturned by
the high winds.
(Read the rest of this story and much more news in the
March 15th edition of the Dresden Enterprise!)
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