Sharon Alderman Discusses Property Upkeep
The Sharon city board’s January meeting was held on Tuesday, January 14, which had Alderman James G. Roberts make a short presentation to the board and attendees about Sharon and property upkeep. Roberts stated that in the past five years there have been many properties the city that were…
Read MoreMartin to Apply for Grant
The Martin city board met on Monday, January 14, to discuss plans for a grant that the city will be applying for which will go to sewer improvements. The City of Martin will also have a Career Fair from 2-4 p.m. on Thursday, January…
Read MoreMartin schools locked down over alleged domestic dispute
On Friday, January 11, the Martin Police Department was notified by phone of a possible domestic issue in the area of Christine Street. “We were given information that there were firearms inside the residence in question,” Assistant Chief Phillip Fuqua said. “Due to the close proximity of this…
Read MoreWCSD arrests four on meth and child endangerment charges
Four individuals are facing drug charges after officers found meth at a Dresden residence. Wesley Daniel Hatchel, 40, of Dresden, was charged with possession of schedule 2 methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Brandy Faye McClure, age 38, of Dresden, was charged…
Read MoreLocal law enforcement officers make arrests in separate meth-related cases
The Weakley County Sheriff’s Department, working in coordination with local police, have made multiple arrests in separate cases over the past few days that have one thing in common, the illegal drug methamphetamine. The arrests were mostly in the Dresden and Gleason area. (See complete…
Read MoreGreenfield Board approves water rate hike
The Greenfield Board of Mayor and Alderman held its first meeting of the new year when they met in the Greenfield Court Room on Tuesday, January 8. Much of the meeting involved discussion concerning raising the city’s water rates. Additionally, the City of Greenfield has just…
Read MoreGleason’s new Police Chief Addresses City Board
Gleason Police Chief Paul Eddlemon (right) welcomes newly hired Police Officer Jacob Howington to the Gleason Police Department, during Thursday night’s meeting of the Gleason Board of Mayor and Aldermen. Gleason Police Chief Paul Eddlemon, who was appointed to the position in…
Read MoreCounty Commission approves land purchase, upgrades to UTM’s football field
Tim Smith, who was recently appointed interim director of the Everett-Stewart Regional Airport, was recognized during Monday night’s Weakley County Commission meeting. There was considerable discussion regarding a land purchase to expand parking at Greenfield School, and an increase to for upgrading…
Read MoreFirst baby of New Year born in Weakley County
Weakley County’s first baby of the New Year was born at 12:31 a.m., on Wednesday, January 2, at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital in Martin. The 6 lb. 1 oz., 18 ½ inch long, newborn baby girl was named Maryelise Claire Spraggs by her…
Read MoreOne transported following semi accident in Dresden
The driver of a semi tractor trailer was transported to West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital in Martin for treatment of possible injuries sustained when the truck he was driving ran off the road and struck a tree. Dresden police and firefighters, along with Weakley County…
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