Dresden Enterprise

A photograph of 2-year-old Norma Leone Lewis was discovered inside a hymnal that was removed from the cornerstone box.

DPA Announces Exhibit of Items Discovered at Historic Dresden First United Methodist Church

January 26, 2023

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Special Visit to Weakley County

January 26, 2023

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Bird Flu Hits Commercial Chicken Farm in Weakley County

January 26, 2023

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County Commission Approves Infrastructure Improvements

January 26, 2023

Members of the Weakley County Long Term Recovery Group discussed tornado disaster relief efforts, during a meeting at the McWherter Civic Center in Dresden, on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023. They are (l to r): Alisha Melton, co-chair and allocations chair; Will Norrid, pastor of Lebanon Church of Christ in Dresden, who serves as spiritual/emotional needs chair; Sherryl McCulley, treasurer; Justin Crice, co-chair; Misti Pequignot program co-coordinator; and Joyce Washington, secretary (standing).

Part I Long Term Recovery Group Hosts Community Tornado Recovery Update

January 26, 2023

Harvest of the Month Poster Winners Announced

January 26, 2023

Students represent Westview High School at Regionals.

Westview’s HOSA Compete at Regional Competitions

January 26, 2023

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Using Resources and Accessing Information

January 26, 2023

The City of Martin, University of Tennessee at Martin and UTM Black Student Association hosted the 11th annual “Celebration … Dream with a Vision, Live with a Purpose” event which remembers the legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and pays tribute to members of the community who work to make a difference. This event was held in the Martin Event Center on Monday. University of Tennessee at Martin mechanical engineering student Justice Watkins. Watkins shared King’s history and reminded the audience that while Dr. King may have been one of the most disliked men in the nation during the Civil Rights era, he led with conviction and triumphed despite the costs. Dr. Logan Hampton, the 10th president of Lane College in Jackson was another guest speaker. Hampton told the audience the price of racism, bigotry and prejudice is expensive. He commended the crowd gathered at the Martin Event Center for its diversity and willingness to come together as it was in reflection of Dr. King’s dream to make real the promises of democracy. Joyce Washington of Martin was the recipient of this year’s Alpha Award. Kameron Echols, award presenter, explained Dr. King was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity that is focused on service and the development of leaders. Echols described Washington as fearless in her pursuit of elevating the community by encouraging uncomfortable conversations and providing a safe space for those conversations. Washington said “she is just a big ol’ country girl from Northwest Tennessee who God planted here” and her role and purpose are to plant seeds in the community. She is pictured with members of UTM’s Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. UT Martin Black Student Association president Nia Tate presented Demetrius Robinson with the Torch Award. Tate described Robinson as inspiring and encouraging. Robinson is a co-advisor of UTM’s BSA. The annual event is sponsored by the City of Martin, University of Tennessee at Martin and UTM’s Black Student Association. The Harold Conner Award is given to an individual who works to strengthen the community through service and sacrifice. The late Rev. Harold Conner was a Martin man who inspired others and left a legacy of engaging one another and working together for a better neighborhood. Martin Mayor Randy Brudige presented the Harold Conner Award to Johnny Shanklin for his service on Monday. UT Martin Department of Music administrative associate Mykia Campbell, along with local optometrist Dr. Danny Donelson, provided musical entertainment. Campbell and Donelson had the audience clapping and singing to their rendition of Marvin Gaye’s song, “What’s Going On.”

Speakers remember Martin Luther King Jr. during annual celebration

January 19, 2023

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Greenfield Board Honors Retired Police Chief Joey Radford

January 19, 2023

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