Dresden Enterprise

Local citizens placed cards on the Christmas Wishing Tree at Dresden Farmers Market on Tuesday, November 17, listing the Christmas wishes of needy youngsters from all across Weakley County. Each card removed from the tree was a promise to fulfill the Christmas wish of a local child.

Christmas Wishing Tree Making Dreams Come True

November 25, 2020

Joe Atnip (left), who is first cousin twice removed to Herschel Jennings Priestley (H.J.), a prior owner and resident of the home; Tony Winstead (center), current owner of the historic home; and Keith Priestley (right), great nephew to H.J. Priestley, stand in front of a 170-year-old house in Dresden. Winstead displays an old grape juice bottle found hidden inside the floor of the historic residence. The bottle contains a message from Priestley containing information about the history of the home.

Former U.S. Navy Spy Finds Message Hidden Inside Historic Dresden Home

November 25, 2020

Master Sgt. Conrad Begaye, a decorated Airborne Ranger who serves as senior military instructor for UT Martin’s Skyhawk Battalion ROTC program, spends time cruising roads in Weakley County on his Harley Davidson. Begaye is part of the American Legion Riders with Post #55 of Martin.

Navajo Ranger Begaye Part of the ‘Chosen’ Company

November 25, 2020

The Sharon Fire Department responded to a grass fire Thursday afternoon on Mt. Vernon Road, which threatened a nearby residence. They saved the home, but an outbuilding was gutted by the blaze.

Sharon Firefighters Save Residence Threatened by Grass Fire

November 25, 2020

Firefighers extinguish a blaze inside a Martin housing Complex Wednesday afternoon.

Martin Firefighters Extinguish Blaze at Local Apartment Complex

November 25, 2020

United States Army recruiting centers recently competed for awards based on recruitment, knowledge and degrees of professionalism. Sgt. First Class Jeffrey Steinman (Center) of Martin recently earned the Station Commander of the Quarter award in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on behalf of the Tupelo, Mississippi, Recruiting Center. Alongside Steinman, and also a team member with the Tupelo Recruiting Center, First Sgt. William Curry (Right) was awarded the First Sergeant of the Quarter Award. Pictured with the two is Staff Sgt. Scott from the Shreveport Recruiting Company.

Award-Winning Army Recruiting Center Has Unique Stories of Service

November 25, 2020

Members of the David Johnson Chorus are offering upcoming concerts as part of their Farewell Tour after delighting audiences near and far for more than two decades. A Christmas concert is planned for 7 p.m. Saturday, December 5 at Sharon First Baptist Church.

David Johnson Chorus Farewell Tour includes Sharon First Baptist Church

November 25, 2020

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War Memorial Clean-up in Dresden

November 25, 2020

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UT Martin Chancellor Dr. Carver Tells Grads Decisions Impact Others

November 25, 2020

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Schools Director Stresses Continued Vigilance

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November 25, 2020

Navajo Ranger Begaye Part of the ‘Chosen’ Company

November 25, 2020

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