The Dresden Fire Department responded to 17 calls for service in January. According to the department, four of the calls were fire incidents, including two structure fires, one passenger vehicle …

MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. (02/16/2026) — Kathryn Cursey, of Martin, is among nearly 1,400 students who graduated from Mississippi State University in fall 2025. Cursey received a Bachelor of …

Weakley County Schools is seeking snack donations to support its PreK program, which serves 3- and 4-year-old students across the county. The district operates nine PreK classrooms and provides …

United Way of West Tennessee will again partner with Parker Hannifin and Stanley Black & Decker to host LIVE UNITED Week 2026 in Weakley County from March 15-20. The weeklong annual fundraising …

Rolling Thunder Tennessee chapters have initiated a specialty license plate aimed at raising awareness of prisoners of war and those missing in action. According to the organization, proceeds …

The Latham/Dukedom Volunteer Fire Department will soon mail annual dues letters to residents. Homeowners may submit payment before receiving the letter if they choose. Annual dues are $75 per …

The Weakley County Health Department has partnered with the Obion County Health Department to serve as a Weakley County donation site for Charlee Kate’s Coat Drive. New coats of all sizes may …

Organizers have announced the nominees for the 2026 Iris Festival Dignitaries, recognizing individuals and organizations identified by the community for their service and impact. Nominees …

Gleason High School senior Kade Sawyers has been named the male recipient of the Dale Kelley Memorial Scholarship, presented annually by the Northwest TN Basketball Officials Association. The …

The following individuals were booked into the Weakley County Jail between Feb. 2 and Feb. 8. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Taja Lamont Allen, of Kenton, was …

Mark Baucom to Michael A. Baucom- Sidonia Rd. Sharon Ruby Rogers to Robert Colin Doran- Broad St. Dresden Randal W. Morgan, Rhonda Morgan to Docs Daycare LLC, Main Street Munchkins- E Main …

The following cases were disposed of in Weakley County General Sessions Court between Feb. 2–6, 2026, according to court records: Lamanis Eugene Owens — Speeding — Guilty as charged. …

It started quietly, maybe a few red hearts at the grocery store. Then comes the teddy bears, the glittery signs, and heart-shaped candy boxes stacked as high as the checkout line at Walmart. By this …

More than 70 participants took part in the 15th annual Upper West Tennessee Polar Plunge, raising $31,006 in support of Special Olympics athletes across the region. The event surpassed its …

Two local students earned top honors at the Elks State Hoop Shoot competition, according to information provided by Dresden Elks Lodge #2373. Bailee Griffith placed third in the 12-13-year-old …

The Miss Dresden Pageants will be held March 14 at Dresden Elementary School’s multi-purpose room. The event is hosted by the Dresden Rotary Club. Divisions will begin at staggered times …

Dresden FFA has received a historic donation from longtime community member Barbara Hutcherson, who recently presented her FFA Sweetheart jacket to the chapter. Hutcherson was a member of the …