Jeffery “Jeff” Washburn has announced his candidacy for Dresden city alderman in the Nov. 3 city election, when voters will elect a mayor and three aldermen. Washburn previously served as a …

United Way of West Tennessee has awarded more than $562,000 in Community Impact Grants across its West Tennessee service area for the 2026-27 fiscal year, including funding for organizations serving …

For Debbie Robbins, serving her hometown means supporting the school, church and neighbors who make Gleason feel like family. That commitment earned Robbins recognition as a 2026 Tater Town …

The City of Greenfield has named the home of Mark and Lisa Weaver on Glendale Street as its September Yard of the Month . The Yard of the Month program is sponsored by the City of Greenfield and …

Sept. 18 — Dresden Middle School Lady Lions Basketball T-shirt Sale orders are due. Shirts are $20 for youth sizes small through XL and adult sizes small through XL, and $25 for adult sizes 2X …

Former Weakley County Sheriff Mike Wilson was recognized by the Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association during its 55th annual conference in Murfreesboro in August. Wilson received Lifetime Membership …

The Weakley County Courthouse is among 11 Tennessee properties scheduled for consideration for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places during an upcoming State Review Board meeting. …

County commissioners approved the 2026-27 school budget on Aug. 19 after a debate over daycare construction, employee raises and school buses, voting 12-4 for a revised spending plan that included …

Sept. 21-26 — Sharon Corn & Music Festival will be held throughout Sharon with six days of food, music and community events. Sept. 21 — A spaghetti supper fundraiser for Sharon School …

A Chancery Court hearing is set for Tuesday in the public records lawsuit brought by The Weakley County Examiner and its founder against Weakley County Director of Schools Jeff Cupples over the …

WAMCO Fireworks reported giving more than $17,000 to local schools this year, with the Charger Foundation among those receiving support. The foundation thanked the business and its summer …

Can you please tell me what in the world is going on inside CBR in Dresden? Well, sure I can. I, too, was amazed by the first room near the checkout counter. Someone is painting a very amazing …

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the Weakley County Jail between Aug. 31 and Sept. 6, 2026. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Jeffrey James Allen — …

The following property transfers were recorded August 31 - September 4, 2026 in the Weakley County Register of Deeds Office: Nikhil Patel, Nipuna Patel to Matthew Holt, Lindsey Holt- …

The following cases appeared in Weakley County General Sessions Court from Aug. 30-Sept. 5, 2026, according to court records: Frederick B. Allen — Failure to appear, misdemeanor — Dismissed. …

The following divorces were granted by the Weakley County Chancery Court during the month of August, 2026. Michael Thomas Bass vs. Mary Anakah Reed Shiloh Kay Willoughby vs. Nathanial Carl …

The Tatertown Pageants were held Aug. 22 at Gleason School, bringing together contestants across several age divisions. Participants competed for queen, king and court titles, along with recognition …

Sept. 11 — Weakley County Financial Management Committee will meet at 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, in the commission courtroom at the Weakley County Courthouse. Sept. 11 — Military Appreciation …

Weakley County Municipal Electric System has introduced a new service allowing customers to report power outages by phone or text and view a public outage map. Customers can call or text …