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Martin woman airlifted following single-vehicle accident
The victim of a single-vehicle accident in Martin Friday morning was airlifted for treatment of injuries sustained when the 2011 Nissan left the roadway, struck a culvert and overturned in a drainage ditch. A Martin woman was airlifted for medical treatment Friday, after being injured in a single-vehicle accident that occurred just west of…
Read MoreFugitive Captured: Suspect Wanted In Three Counties Arrested Friday
Darren Ray Walton A former Weakley County resident wanted in three Tennessee counties on assorted burglary and theft charges has been captured. According to Weakley County Sheriff’s Investigator Randall McGowan, at approximately 9 p.m., Friday, May 19, sheriff’s deputies from Dickson County took Darren Ray Walton, 39, into custody on warrants from Weakley, Montgomery…
Read MoreSharon Police report attempted robbery of local convenience store
The attempted robbery of a Sharon convenience store over the weekend was foiled by a store clerk, who challenged the would-be robber. According to Sharon Police Chief Bryan Chandler, the suspect entered the Little General Store in Sharon, displayed a large knife, and demanded the clerks give him the money. However, the clerks refused and the unknown suspect…
Read MoreDRESDEN BUDGET WORKSHOP FOCUSES ON THE FUTURE
Members of the Dresden City Board discussed details of the budget for fiscal year 2017-2018, during an informal budget workshop Monday night at city hall. The budget does not require a property tax increase and no increases are proposed for water and sewer rates, sanitation rates, or any other city fees. Mayor Jeff Washburn began…
Read MoreDresden’s Winn, Johnson earn return trips to ’Boro
KENNETH COKER Sports Editor MEMPHIS – Dresden sophomores Anna Johnson and Loral Winn made like the Eagles by “taking it easy” at the Class A-AA West Sectional. The Lady Lion track duo turned in times good enough to earn a ticket to this Thursday’s Class A-AA State Championship Meet without fully exerting themselves. See the…
Read MoreLions, Chargers ousted in region baseball semis
Both Dresden and Westview were eliminated from the baseball postseason on Monday afternoon. The Lions lost 5-4 to Trenton in the Region 7A Tournament semifinals. Meanwhile, W’view fell to Lexington via a 17-2 count in the Region 7AA Tournament. For full details, see the May 17 edition of the Dresden Enterprise.
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