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2024 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT— The Weakley County Prevention Coalition’s National Night Out event took place this past week. Many law enforcement and first responder officials attended the event. There were different booths set up with information about the Coalition as well as food, entertainment, and bounce houses.
Martin Celebrates with 'Night Out'
National Night Out, hosted by the Weakley County Prevention Coalition, took place on October 8 at Weldon Park in Martin. The event is put on to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate …
VOLUNTEERING-Bethel University students and supporters spent October 2-7 in Guatemala learning about the culture and volunteering on two service projects identified by local nonprofit partners of BU and Global Citizen Adventure Corps. Seen here are (back row, left to right) Ellie Williams of New Brunswick, Canada; Michael Raymer of Paris, TN; Caleb and Sarah Rougeau of Huntingdon, TN; Jennifer Sutherland-Miller of Wolfe Island, Canada; Alyssa Hudson of Gleason, TN; Mia Jackson of Casa Grande, AZ; (front row, left to right) Alyssa Young of Memphis, TN; Allie Inman of Medina, TN; Raanan Sellers of Troy, TN; and Sherrie Hudson of Gleason, TN. Not pictured: Lilian and Stacie Freeman of Dresden, TN.
Smiles All Around for West Tennesseans and Guatemalans
Thirteen travelers chose a fall break option a little more fulfilling than "chilling" as they spent their week away from classrooms in Guatemala. October 2-7. They poked, prodded, painted and even …
Weakley County Jail Report October 7 – 13
David Adam Brewer of Dresden was charged with Violation of Probation on October 9 Garry Wayne Dudley of Gleason was charged with DUI: Second Offense on October 12 Mekeyah Ravyon Guiden of …
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Chargers surge to 8-0 after bashing Bolivar

Martin-Westview racked up 425 total yards as the Chargers defeated host Bolivar 48-6 in Region 7-3A football action Friday night. The Chargers, now 8-0, 5-0 in regional play, limited the Tigers …
It’s Tennessee…suddenly
How many times have you heard the following statements? “I’ll take a one-point win,” and “It wasn’t pretty, but I’ll take it.” Tennessee’s …
CHARGERS DOMINATE-Westview Chargers dominate for the win in their most recent game against Dyersburg. Photo Credit: Clinton Smith
Westview Roasts Visiting Trojans in Region Tilt
Westview freshman quarterback Graham Simpson lit up the Trojans with 23-27 passing for 488 yards and six touchdowns as Martin-Westview rolled to a 7-0 mark, drubbing visiting Dyersburg 58-22 Friday …
Rose Legacy a Mixed Bag
Anyone who knows me knows that I’m a lifelong fan of the Cincinnati Reds. Consequent to that fact, it would follow that I am a fan of the late Pete Rose, who died last Monday at the age of 83. …

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Dresden Middle School XC group photo at Lexington

Dresden High XC Attends Best of the West; Dresden Middle XC Brings Home Hardware at Lexington Race

Dresden High School Lions Cross Country traveled to Obion Central Oct 1 st  for the Best of the West invitational race. With a time of 23:20, DHS girls were led by Bailey Collie who finished 6 …

Obituaries
Clay Wilson
Clay Richards Wilson September 20, 1934 ~ October 2, 2024 (age 90)
Clay Richards ("Pop) Wilson was born in Jackson, Tennessee, on September 20, 1934, to Dorothy Richards Wilson and Frazier Evans Wilson, Sr. Clay attended Jackson High School for one year, then …
Dale Overton
Dale Overton November 12, 1935- September 21, 2024
Dale Lee Overton, 88, of Martin, TN passed away peacefully at home on September 21, 2024. He is preceded in death by his wife Nancy and parents Roy and Rebecca. A lifelong resident of West Tennessee, …
Phyllis Kellogg Robey
Phyllis Kellogg Robey October 27, 1941- September 28, 2024
Mrs. Phyllis Kellogg Robey, age 82, of Martin,TN, died Saturday, 09/28/2024, at the home of her daughter. Funeral services will be Wednesday, 10/02/2024, at 1:00 PM at Murphy Funeral Home, with Rev. …
Mr. James H. Matheny, Sr.
James H. Matheny Sr. 1951-2024
Mr. James H. Matheny, Sr, age 73 of Fulton, KY passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024 at his residence. He was born on February 23, 1951 in McKenzie, TN to the late G.W. Matheny and Henrietta Dinkins …
Joel Thomas Smith
Joel Thomas Smith: 1949-2024
Joel "Joe" Thomas Smith (75) of Dresden, Tennessee, died at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital on July 29, 2024 after a long battle with COVID-19-related and lung-related illness. He was a …

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Opinion

3rd Saturday in October

Daniel Richardson CEO/Publisher Richardson Media Group

On Saturday, Oct. 19, more than 100,000 fans will pile up on top of each other in Neyland Stadium to (hopefully) watch the Tennessee Vols get their sixth win of the season. The visiting team? The …

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Entertainment

Dragstar World Champion Honored in Gleason

CHAMPION– 2015 World Champion Dragster Justin Melton is honored with signs that will be put at two different ends of the city of Gleason. Pictured is Melton along with Gleason Mayor Charles Anderson. Photo by CeCe Beckett.

Dragstar World Champion and Gleason native, Justin Melton, was honored at a small surprise ceremony on September 25. The purpose of the ceremony was to honor Melton and hand him a sign that will be …

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