The Ned R McWherter Library and Museum is pleased to announce Amanda Jane Bacigalupo as the new Library Director. Amanda Jane, or AJ as she is known, has years of experience in the library …

The Laken Riley Act will become the first bill Trump will sign as the 47 th President. The bill was named after a 22-year-old nursing student at the University of Georgia murdered by an illegal …

State Rep. Tandy Darby, R-Greenfield, today announced the cities of Dresden and Sharon have been selected for the 2025 Infrastructure Planning Grant, receiving a total of $567,000 for water and sewer …

Mrs. Fhaner is from Dresden Tennessee and is married to Dick Fhaner.  She is a very active Volunteer at the Weakley County Office on Aging/Dresden Senior Center in Dresden.  She is the most …

Marley Crews has been selected as the Youth Honoree from Weakley County  for the Governor’s Volunteer Stars Award for 2024 Marley is 15 years old and a sophomore at Gleason High …

A Tennessee bill advancing through the legislative session this year is seeking to rename Nashville Internation Airport to Trump International Airport. The bill, HB217, was filed by Tennessee …

Tennessee lawmakers advanced a new bill, SB162, which prohibits fluoride from being added to public water systems. The bill passed on its first consideration, which is the first step of many in …

During the January 21 County Commission meeting, Weakley County Mayor Dale Hutcherson made a statement regarding the upcoming January 27 Tennessee General Assembly special session regarding Governor …

During Tuesdays, January 21 County Commission meeting, a resolution for teacher bonuses through a TISA grant sparked discussion from county leaders. The resolution had passed unanimously prior to the …

In yet another executive order signed by President Donald Trump on January 21, the executive order, titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination And Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” ends 6 …

The fifth annual WestStar ALStar African-American Youth Summit will be held Wednesday, Jan. 29, in the Duncan Ballroom in the Boling University Center on the campus of the University of Tennessee at …

During the Tuesday, January 21 County Commission meeting, Commissioner Gary Eddings, who represents District 4, spoke on the land retained in the sale of the Weakley County Nursing Home. The …

In a year that saw three consecutive months of record-low unemployment, Tennessee ended 2024 with an unemployment rate well below the U.S. rate, according to data from the Tennessee Department of …

During the Tuesday, January 21 County Commission meeting, Weakley County Mayor Dale Hutcherson read a proclamation celebrating the Westview Lady Chargers basketball team. The Lady Chargers …

Love is in the air, and we are excited to announce the 2 nd annual "Sweetheart Couple of 2025." This year, we're inviting our readers to participate in celebrating love and devotion within our …

The spring 2025 UTM Research Series will feature five members of the UT Martin faculty discussing individual areas of research. According to Dr. Erik Nordberg, dean of the Paul Meek Library, the …

The start of the year is a time for reflection and renewal. It also marks National Mental Wellness Month, a chance to focus on mental health and reduce stigma. Mental health issues can affect anyone, …

Discovery Park of America  has announced the honorees for the  2025 Discovery Awards and Gala  that will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025.  The honorees are: Lt. …

The Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) received a grant of $250,000 from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) for increased alcohol compliance operations across Tennessee. The grant …