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DES student wins 1st place at State ‘Elks Hoop Shoot’; claims 4th place at Regional contest
Dresden Elementary student Jacie West’s basketball skills earned her top honors in local, district and state competition, as well as a fourth place trophy at the regional Elks National Hoop Shoot Contest. Her trophies are (l to r): 1st place in State, 1st place locally, 1st place in district, and 4th place in region. …
Read MoreWeakley County receives high marks for reduction of solid waste
The reduction of solid waste in Weakley County was the main topic of discussion during Tuesday morning’s meeting of the Weakley County Solid Waste Committee. Regulations require a diversion of at least 25 percent of solid waste. However, Weakley County greatly exceeded the minimum requirement, eliminating almost twice as much solid waste as…
Read MoreSemi trailer overturns at Martin intersection
A single-vehicle accident involving an overturned semi trailer blocked traffic at a busy Martin intersection Friday afternoon. The dump trailer he was hauling became disconnected from the semi-tractor and the tractor and trailer were completely blocking the on-ramp. (See compete story in the March 28th issue of the Dresden Enterprise.)
Read MoreMARTIN MAN INDICTED ON VEHICULAR HOMICIDE
Matthew Allen Griffin The August 2017 accident on Hwy 79 southwest of Henry near the intersection of Old State HWY 76, claimed the life of a McKenzie woman. Thirty-four year old Matthew Allen Griffin of Martin was arrested Tuesday…
Read More14th Annual Gala to Benefit the Obion/Weakley Carl Perkins Center
Nassar Nassar, Presdent and CEO and Tommy Legins, Executive Vice President and CFO with Savant Learning Systems are receiving their tickets as a Gold Sponsor to the Obion/Weakley Carl Perkins Center 14th Annual Gala from Center Director Bett Jewell and Office Manager Debbie Hopper. The Obion/Weakley Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse…
Read MoreWeakley County leaders discuss opioid litigation
The problem of opioid addiction in Weakley and other Tennessee counties was addressed during Friday morning’s meeting of the Financial Management Committee. To help remedy the problem, the committee explored different options, including litigation. Weakley County leaders are considering entering into a class action lawsuit along with other counties to receive a settlement…
Read MoreFinancial Management seeks to recoup overpayment of funds to former employee
A former school employee, who continued to be paid a salary after he was no longer working for the Weakley County School Department, was a major topic of discussion by members of the Financial Management Committee when they met Friday morning. According to Finance Director John Liggett, in February of 2017, two Finance Department…
Read MoreEconomic Development Board seeks to fill executive director’s position
Members of the Weakley County Economic Development Board Executive Director Recruitment Committee met Monday, March 26, immediately following the regular board meeting. The Recruitment Committee, which was appointed by Board Chairman Larry Alexander during the regular meeting, consists of: Committee Chairman Jerry Brigance, County Mayor Jake Bynum, Martin Mayor Randy Brundige, Dresden Mayor Jeff…
Read MoreMcKenzie man shot during break-in
A local man was shot and killed Thursday night, after breaking into an apartment near McKenzie. The incident occurred at an apartment complex near McKenzie on State Hwy 124. The body was sent for an autopsy and the district attorney was contacted. (See compete story in the March 21st issue of the…
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