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Weakley County Jail Report
The following individuals were booked into the Weakley County Jail Sept. 28-Oct. 4, according to the Weakley County Sheriff’s Department. Charges listed are accusations and do not indicate guilt …
Weakley County General Sessions Court
The following cases were disposed of in Weakley County General Sessions Court Sept. 28-Oct. 2: Sept. 28 Jason M. Allen — Driver’s license to be carried and exhibited, guilty as charged; …
Weakley County Circuit Court
The following cases were disposed of in Weakley County Circuit Court Sept. 28-29: Sept. 28 Cedric Rashad Jones — Probation violation, guilty plea as charged. Clayton Patrick West — …
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Greenfield Yellowjackets held scoreless by undefeated Vikings

Both teams struggled to move the ball early, but the explosive plays were the difference as the Humboldt Vikings took down the Greenfield Yellowjackets 40-0 to remain undefeated. The loss moves …

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Greenfield Yellowjackets held scoreless by undefeated Vikings

Both teams struggled to move the ball early, but the explosive plays were the difference as the Humboldt Vikings took down the Greenfield Yellowjackets 40-0 to remain undefeated. The loss moves …

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Greenfield Yellowjackets held scoreless by undefeated Vikings

RUN - Greenfield junior running back Westin Porter runs for a first down in the Yellowjackets’ 40-0 loss to the Humboldt Vikings on Friday, Oct. 2.
Both teams struggled to move the ball early, but the explosive plays were the difference as the Humboldt Vikings took down the Greenfield Yellowjackets 40-0 to remain undefeated. The loss moves …
GROUP - The Dresden Elementary and Dresden Middle School cross-country teams are pictured after competing at the 38th annual Frank Horton “Night” Classic at Shelby Farms Park on Friday, Oct. 2.
Future of DHS cross-country shines in Memphis
Dresden’s elementary and middle school cross-country teams produced an impressive showing Friday night at the 38th annual Frank Horton “Night” Classic at Shelby Farms Park. More than 1,100 …
SWEEP - Greenfield running back/receiver Jerrick McMullen takes a sweep for a first down in Greenfield’s 40-0 loss to Humboldt on Friday, Oct. 2.
Dresden and Greenfield face off in a battle of philosophies
The Dresden Lions (3-4, 2-1 in the region) hit the road on Friday to take on the Greenfield Yellowjackets (4-3, 1-2 in the region) for a game that could switch around the region standings. Both …
TEAM - The DMS Lions are pictured after their 44-6 win over McKenzie on Thursday, Oct. 1.
DMS Lions rout McKenzie 44-6, finish championship season 7-1
Dresden Middle School football put an exclamation point on its championship season Thursday, Oct. 1, defeating McKenzie 44-6 to finish the year with a 7-1 record. The Lions took control early, …
PODIUM - Gwen Bounds, Benjamin Pettit and Taelyn Trevathan, from left, are pictured after their podium finishes at the On Twilight at PR’ville meet on Saturday, Sept. 26.

Pettit breaks course record at On Twilight at PR’ville

Dresden’s middle and high school cross-country runners delivered several outstanding performances Saturday, Sept. 26, at the On Twilight at PR’ville meet at John Hunt Park in Huntsville, Alabama. …

Obituaries
Death Notices
Russelene Baker 1941-2026 Russelene "Rusty" Baker, 85, of Martin, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Diversicare in Martin. Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 9, at 1 p.m. at Murphy …
Obituary: Jerry L. Smothers 1942-2026
Jerry Leon Smothers, of Gadsden, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, Sept. 22, surrounded by his family at the age of 84. Funeral services were held Friday, Sept. 25, at Ridgeway Funeral Home in …
Death Notices
Ricky “Speedy” Gearin 1976-2026 Ricky “Speedy” Gearin, 50, of Newbern, passed away Friday, Sept. 18, at his residence surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held …
Death Notices
Deanna G. Thornburg 1962-2026 Deanna Gale Thornburg, 63, of Martin, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Diversicare in Martin. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. …
Obituary: Kathie V. Barnes 1957-2026
Kathie Virginia Barnes, 69, of Dresden, passed away Saturday, Sept. 19, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 4 p.m., at Dresden Pentecostal …
Opinion

The Paper We Keep

Most weeks, a newspaper has a fairly short life on the kitchen table. You read it, perhaps pass it along to someone else, and eventually make room for the next one. But every so often, something in …

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Area Happenings

NOV. 8 Veterans Day Parade – 10 a.m. in downtown Martin. Hosted by Rolling Thunder. The parade will start at the corner of Lovelace and University Street, with lineup at 9 a.m. in the Business …

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