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Property Tax Assessments Raise Concerns
County assessor explains process for new adjustments By Shannon Taylor MVP Regional Senior Investigative Reporter Most, if not all, Weakley Countians have received their 2023 assessment change notice in the mail. Many have reached out in confusion regarding the assessment, which nearly doubled for some, and Weakley County Property Assessor Lisa Odle said that their…
Read MoreCollins Family Spreads Hope and Happiness Through Cookie Company
By Sabrina Bates MVP Regional News Editor sabrina@magicvalleypublishing.com A Palmersville native is heading back to her roots in Weakley County to help the Dresden community celebrate the 43rd annual Tennessee Iris Festival. Lynn (Caldwell) Collins is traveling from Fort Smith, Arkansas, and bringing some sweet treats with her as part of her family-operated venture,…
Read MoreBond set for Martin man charged in shooting death of Terry Wilson, Jr.
By Sabrina Bates MVP Regional News Editor A $100,000 bond was set during a court appearance Wednesday in Weakley County General Sessions Court for a Martin man charged with second-degree murder. Mantaring Okie Woolridge, 44, was arrested by the Martin Police Department on Tuesday, April 25, in connection with the Saturday, April 22, shooting death…
Read MoreJeff Cupples Selected New Director of Schools
BY DAVID FISHER david@magicvalleypublishing.com After one-on-one interviews, a “meet-and-greet” event to give local citizens the opportunity to speak with the candidates, and following much discussion and deliberation, the Weakley County School Board voted unanimously to appoint Greenfield Principal Jeff Cupples as the next director of schools. The search for a new director was necessitated…
Read MoreDirector of Schools Candidates Interact With Public During ‘Meet-and-Greet’
BY DAVID FISHER david@magicvalleypublishing.com The four candidates vying for the position of Director of Weakley County Schools were interviewed on Monday, March 27, at the Board of Education Conference Room. The search for a new director of schools is made necessary due to the upcoming retirement of director Randy Frazier in June. Later that evening…
Read MoreLou Ann Powers Remembered for a Life of Service to Those in Need
BY DAVID FISHER & JASMINE WILLIAMS david@magicvalleypublishing.com jasmine@magicvalleypublishing.com Weakley County mourns the death of Mrs. Lou Ann Powers, who passed away at her home on Friday, March 17, 2023, at the age of 83. For over six decades, Lou Ann Powers of Dresden has been a pillar of the community with her volunteer spirit and…
Read MoreScates of Greenfield Promoted to Brigadier General
Col. Michael “Trent” Scates was promoted to the rank of brigadier general during a ceremony held at the First Baptist Church in Greenfield, March 26. Tennessee’s Adjutant General, Brig. Gen. Warner Ross, presided over the promotion ceremony. A large crowd of family, friends, and military personnel, including Weakley-Obion County Chancellor Mike Maloan, were in attendance…
Read MoreLightning Ignites Structure Fire Near Dresden
BY DAVID FISHER david@magicvalleypublishing.com Dresden Fire Department personnel responded to a structure fire at 8:58 p.m., on Friday, March 24. According to Deputy Fire Chief Kory Green, Dresden firefighters responded to the rural residence of Clint Capps at 306 Gaylord Road, which is located at the intersection of Gaylord Road and Darnell Lane near Dresden.…
Read MoreBlueOval City Event Draws Hundreds on Friday for Sneak Peak
By Sabrina Bates MVP Regional News Editor sabrina@magicvalleypublishing.com A 6.6-square mile patch of land in Haywood County was the site of big announcements Friday when state and local officials joined Ford Motor Co. corporate team members in welcoming hundreds of people to the micro-community dubbed BlueOval City. Construction is underway in Stanton, Tennessee, for Ford’s…
Read MoreDresden Condemnation Board Takes Action on Condemned Properties
BY DAVID FISHER david@magicvalleypublishing.com The Condemnation Board met on March 27, 2023 at 6 p.m. at Dresden City Hall to discuss the status of properties on the condemnation list and decide what actions need to be taken. Property owned by Marty Cole, located at 134 S. Poplar Street, was sold and the structure was demolished.…
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