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Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett (left) visited the Martin City Masonic Lodge satellite early voting location Thursday, July 30, where he met with poll worker Conner Page, 18, (right) and Weakley County Administrator of Elections Alex Britt.

Secretary Hargett Visits Early Voting Locations During West Tennessee Tour

July 31, 2020

Throughout this week, parents with children attending Martin Primary and Elementary schools are asked to pick up registration packets in plastic tubs at the entrances of the schools in lieu of a traditional registration process.

School Registration Dates Adjusted for Social Distancing

July 30, 2020

Due to the global coronavirus pandemic, high school football teams have eliminated scrimmages and contact practices. Players, such as those on the Dresden High School football team, are conditioning in preparation for the season.

Local Coaches Comment on Recent TSSAA Updates

July 30, 2020

(L to R) City Recorder Donna Stricklin, Sharon Police Chief Troy Whitworth, and police officer Dillon Edwards gather at the new Sharon city hall lobby, located on Highway 45. Photo by Jasmine Williams/The Enterprise

Sharon’s Relocation of City Hall, Police Department in Final Stages

July 30, 2020

Dresden Alumna, Business Owner Loses Cancer Battle

July 30, 2020

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COVID-19 Cases Spike in Area

July 30, 2020

A Jackson man was airlifted to a regional hospital, following a single-vehicle motorcycle accident near McKenzie.

One Airlifted Following Motorcycle Wreck

July 30, 2020

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Former Skyhawk Joins Wildcats Basketball as Graduate Assistant

July 30, 2020

Weakley County teachers receiving orientation last week did so with social-distancing guidelines in place. When in small groups for more than 10 minutes and not separated by six feet, they wore masks. When placed throughout the meeting room and physically-distanced, they had the option of removing their face coverings. Seen here in a small group are (L to R) Stephanie Virgin, librarian at Martin Middle; Nathan Miles who will be teaching history, economics and personal finance at Westview; LaTessia Shane who is heading to Martin Elementary; Susie Hazlewood, who is returning to her role as a special education teacher in Greenfield, which she began last year after orientation; and Erika Travis, returning to the 10th-grade English class in Dresden she began last year.

Weakley County’s New Teachers Meet for Orientation

July 30, 2020

Renovations are underway at a former rental house, located at 109 South Wilson St. in downtown Dresden. The property is owned by Jim and Traci Crawford. Mr. Crawford, who operates a mechanical contracting company, had his sub-contractors assist him in making repairs to the structure. Crawford and employee Pedro Becerra are seen scraping paint off the brick in preparation for repainting.

Downtown Dresden Gets a Facelift, New Business in the Works

July 30, 2020

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Active COVID-19 Cases Outpacing Recovery Numbers

August 6, 2020

Dresden Approves Noise Ordinance, Mail-In Voting

August 6, 2020

Weakley County Commissioners Approve Budget, No Tax Increase

August 6, 2020

Area Sports

SEC Schedule Alteration Cancels UT Martin-Alabama Football Game

August 6, 2020

Local Coaches Comment on Recent TSSAA Updates

July 30, 2020

Former Skyhawk Joins Wildcats Basketball as Graduate Assistant

July 30, 2020

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