Thursday, September 19, 2024

Martin Middle School Student Charged in Social Media School Threat Investigation

According to a press release from The Martin Police Department Chief Phillip Fuqua, a Martin Middle School student has been charged after investigations last week into social media threats against …

Multi-county chase ends with suspect's death at Saltillo boat ramp

Authorities search Wednesday afternoon for the body of a missing man who drove into the Tennessee River at the Saltillo boat ramp while fleeing from law enforcement officers.

A multi-county police chase of a man alleged to have shot at pursuing officers ended in the suspect’s apparent drowning death at the Saltillo boat ramp Wednesday. The Tennessee Bureau of …

Martin Police Department Investigates Shooting

On June 24 at 9:02 p.m., a victim reported that his vehicle had been shot at on Main Street near the intersection of Virginia Street. The victim stated that an SUV passed him on Main St. and …

More news

HUTCHERSONS FIRST MEETING- Weakley County Mayor Dake Hutcherson attended his first County Commission meeting as the new mayor of Weakley County on Monday, September 16. Hutcherson sat with the audience instead of at the seat in front alongside County Attorney Allison Whitledge, choosing instead to allow Chairman for the Commission Denniss Doster to take that seat. Hutcherson spoke to the commission on transparency and servitude. “We're a commission and a board that thrives on transparency and serving the people. I'm excited to be here,” Hutcherson stated. Hutcherson informed the commission that the county website was being revamped, so new bios from each commissioner would be updated soon.

County Nursing Home Sells for 8.5 Million, School Resolution on E-Rate Match Fails

The Weakley County Commission approved the sale of the Weakley County Nursing Home in the amount of $10,400,000 with a repair and improvement credit totaling 1.9 million making the net price sale a …

SOTO, Tianna Faye – A photo of Tianna Faye Soto is provided.

Tianna Faye Soto to Speak at Hispanic Heritage Month Event

Wellness journalist Tianna Faye Soto will be the keynote speaker at the UT Martin Latin Hispanic Student Association’s Hispanic Heritage Month event. The event will be held at 6 p.m. …

HOWARD – BOOK COVER – Shown is the cover of Nathan Howard’s book, “Christianity and the Contest for Manhood in Late Antiquity,” published by Cambridge University Press. The paperback edition was released Sept. 5. The book was the basis of Howard’s Aug 8 presentation at Oxford.

Howard Makes Oxford Presentation Ahead of Paperback Book Release

Dr. Nathan Howard, professor of history at the University of Tennessee at Martin, presented a paper Aug. 8 at the 19th Oxford International Conference on Patristic Studies, a gathering of leading …

Our Public Notices

Statewide Public Notices

E-edition

Sept. 12 Dresden Enterprise E-Edition

View this issue

Browse other issues

Weakley County Salute to Graduates 2024

View this issue

Browse other issues

Sports

Dresden Cross Country Completes Twilight Race

Dresden cross country athletes competed in the Memphis Twilight races against hundreds from all over the country this weekend. Schools from all over the United States take part in this highly …

Phil Steele Tabs Oshae Baker to All-American Squad; 13 Skyhawks Earn All-Conference Honors

One of the final preseason publications has been released as Phil Steele announced its Preseason FCS All-Americans and all-conference performers leading up to the 2024 season. Highlighting the list …

Dresden High Cross Country Plays Host to 16 Teams During Jamboree

Dresden Lion's High School Cross Country played host to 16 teams Tuesday evening during the Dresden Jamboree. Students competed in a 4 kilometer race, five Dresden students earned top 20 th …

Dresden High School Cross Country Starts off the Season

The Jackson Jamboree cross country meet was held on the 10 th at Union University. With almost 200 competitors participating in the boys’ race and 136 in the girls’ race, Dresden …

More sports

Dresden Middle School Cross Country Team Group Photo

Dresden Middle School Cross Country Kicks Off Season

Dresden Middle boys’ and girls’ cross country teams earned top placement at the West Tennessee Jackson Jamboree held at Union University this weekend. The Dresden boys’ team came in …

Obituaries

Joel Thomas Smith: 1949-2024

Joel "Joe" Thomas Smith (75) of Dresden, Tennessee, died at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital on July 29, 2024 after a long battle with COVID-19-related and lung-related illness. He was a …

William Thomas (Tommy) Coleman: 1943 – 2024

William Thomas (Tommy) Coleman, age 80 of Fairview, TN, passed away peacefully at his home July 20, 2024. Tommy was born in Palmersville, TN on August 01, 1943. He attended Dresden High School where …

Sonja Cheri Capps Sanders: 1940-2024

Sonja Cheri Capps Sanders was born November 10, 1940, passed away on July 23, 2024 in North Platte, Nebraska. Cheri was born in Skullbone, TN and was raised in Gleason, TN where her parents, Doyle …

Sanders Obit Apology

The obituary for Sonja Cheri Sanders printed in last week’s paper contained the wrong person’s name-Tiyana Campbell-her daughter: On behalf of The Martin Post and The Dresden Enterprise, …

Glenn Allan King: 1952 - 2024

Glenn Allan King, age 71 0f Palmersville, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024 at his home. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 2 pm at the McConnell Baptist Church in Martin, TN. …

More obituaries

Opinion

Letter to the Editor

When I heard Donald Trump and J. D. Vance accuse Haitians in Springfield, Ohio of eating cats and dogs and geese, I grabbed my hammer and stared nailing boards across my cat doors. My cats …

More opinion

Entertainment

The Dixie Celebrates Volunteer Ushers at Annual Luncheon and Award Ceremony

AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE - Jeannie Jahnke is named the 2024 recipient of The Brooke S. Hodges Award for Excellence in Providing a Positive Patron Experience (L-R: The Dixie's Executive Director Angela DeMaris, Jeannie Jahnke, Brooke Hodges)

The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center proudly hosted its Annual Volunteer Usher Luncheon and Award Ceremony on August 21, celebrating the invaluable contributions of its dedicated volunteer ushers. …

More entertainment

Find us on Facebook

Facebook

Web Extras

Americans serve together to honor and remember Sept. 11

(BPT) - More than two decades ago, on Sept. 11, 2001, many lost their lives in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. From across America, people stepped forward — uniting to help the families of those …

Have a Heart for Caregivers: 8 expert tips for volunteers to care for themselves, too

(Family Features) Survivors of heart attacks or strokes may have additional health and personal care needs, often relying on a family member or close friend to help.

Making the Grade with Medicaid and CHIP

(BPT) - Back-to-school season is in full swing, which means it’s time to make sure your kids have the essentials they need for a successful school year. Health coverage should be at the top of …

Join the Movement: Celebrate Blue Star Welcome Week and Support Military Families

(NewsUSA) - The average military family moves three times as often as their civilian peers, and most of these permanent change of station (PCS) moves occur during the summer, according to Blue Star …

5 easy ways to nourish your brain

(BPT) - What are you doing to nourish your brain on a daily basis? Many people eat a balanced diet and work out to nourish and support their bodies and their overall health, but it's just as …