Local FFA Chapters prep for annual plant sales
By Sabrina Bates Staff Writer Greenhouses at Greenfield and Westview high schools are bursting with color as Future Farmers of America (FFA) students prepare to open the doors to the public for their annual plant sales. FFA members have been busy planting seeds and nurturing sprouts of hundreds of plants since winter. All of that…
Read MoreTeacher gun-carry bill ‘held’ in TN House
Discussion and vote on measure has potential to pass without public notice By Sabrina Bates Staff Writer A legislative proposal allowing teachers to carry handguns in Tennessee schools was placed on hold by the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Ryan Williams (R-42) of Cookeville, Monday evening. When Williams addressed Tennessee House members during their session Monday,…
Read MoreShannon’s Soapbox: Sex Education in Tennessee Schools
Shannon Taylor Editor A couple of weeks ago, my 14-year-old daughter brought home a permission slip to participate in a sex education course at school. I signed the permission slip. There was no information included on what would be taught, however, I didn’t think anything of it. A week later, she brought home a booklet…
Read MorePersonnel Physical Examination Policy Goes into Effect After 2nd Reading
Personnel Physical Examination Policy Goes into Effect After 2nd Reading Shannon Taylor Editor The monthly Weakley County School Board meeting was held Thursday, April 4 at Dresden Middle School. Principal David Lewellen stated that while normally the principals get up and speak about their school, what better way to hear about the school than from…
Read MoreClarification: Enterprise in compliance with public notice laws
Daniel Richardson CEO Richardson Media Group There has been some confusion over the past few weeks over this newspaper’s compliance with certain regulatory requirements regarding the posting of public notices. The confusion began when an email from the owner of another publishing company sent emails to those responsible for placing public notices stating, “I want…
Read MoreDresden Police Chief Introduces Officers to the Board
Shannon Taylor Editor Dresden Police Chief Bryan Chandler introduced his police officers to the Dresden board of mayor and alderman at the April 1 board meeting. “A couple of weeks ago, nobody really knew who was working for the police department anymore, and I’ve asked my police department to be here this evening to recognize…
Read MoreWeakley County STDs on the Rise
Shannon Taylor Editor Weakley County saw an increase in sexually transmitted infections since 2000 according to a recently released 2022 report from the Centers of Disease Control (CDC). Chlamydia rates have more than doubled since 2000, while gonorrhea more than tripled over the same period. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report showed that…
Read MoreTBI Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting in Weakley County
Deceased offender had a slew of charges spanning 25 years in Weakley County Shannon Taylor Editor According to a Press Release by Weakley County Sheriff Terry McDade, on Thursday, April 4, Weakley County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were involved in an officer-involved shooting incident in the county. The TBI (Tennessee Bureau of Investigation) was requested by…
Read MoreSentencing in DUI Case of Martin Attorney Raises Questions
Shannon Taylor Editor A Martin attorney charged with a DUI, a Class A Misdemeanor that is not eligible for judicial diversion, recently pleaded guilty to a Class E Felony to receive a judicial diversion, which has raised concerns for attorneys regarding the judicial process in the State of Tennessee. In 2022, Martin attorney Reagan…
Read MoreGleason to Raise Water & Sewer Rates 33%
Shannon Taylor Editor After months of hesitation on raising water and sewer rates, the Gleason board of Mayor and Alderman voted to raise the water and sewer rates by 33% on Monday, March 25. During last week’s regularly scheduled board meeting, the Water Rate Study that Greg Spencer presented to the City of Gleason from…
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