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STUDENT - Greenfield School seventh-grader Calleigh Sawyers has been named the Front Street Festival Star Jacket in recognition of her involvement in school, church and community activities.
Greenfield Front Street Festival honors Star Citizen, Star Jacket
The Greenfield Front Street Festival has named Darla Dixon its Star Citizen and Calleigh Sawyers its Star Jacket as the community prepares for a week of activities Oct. 17-24. Dixon has called …
Weakley County Jail Report
The following individuals were booked into the Weakley County Jail Sept. 28-Oct. 4, according to the Weakley County Sheriff’s Department. Charges listed are accusations and do not indicate guilt …
Weakley County General Sessions Court
The following cases were disposed of in Weakley County General Sessions Court Sept. 28-Oct. 2: Sept. 28 Jason M. Allen — Driver’s license to be carried and exhibited, guilty as charged; …
Sports

A Look Back: Dresden Finishes Third in Region 7-1A, Earns Playoff Berth

The Dresden High School Lions celebrate their last minute 9-8 win over Greenfield in Greenfield on Friday, Oct. 9.
DRESDEN — From close finishes to individual milestones, Dresden’s 2026 regular season featured contributions throughout the roster. The Lions finished 5–5 overall and 4–2 in Region 7-1A, …
Sophomore defender #9 Callie Hollowell comforts senior #16 Crislyn Warren after Westview’s runner-up finish in the Division I-A soccer championship at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga on Friday, Oct. 30.
“Pure grit” defines Lady Chargers four-year state run
CHATTANOOGA — The Westview Lady Chargers’ 3-0 loss to the Merrol Hyde Lady Hawks in the TSSAA Division I-A State Championship marked the end of a great season for the Lady Chargers. However, …
Westview junior goalkeeper Kella Simmons takes a goal kick in the Lady Chargers’ 3-0 state championship loss to Merrol Hyde at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga on Oct. 30.
Lady Chargers’ stout defense not enough, finish as state runner-ups
CHATANOOGA — The Westview Lady Chargers lost 3-0 in the TSSAA Division I-A championship to the Merrol Hyde Magnet Lady Hawks. It was the Lady Chargers’ third consecutive meeting in the …
GROUP - The Dresden Elementary and Dresden Middle School cross-country teams are pictured after competing at the 38th annual Frank Horton “Night” Classic at Shelby Farms Park on Friday, Oct. 2.

Future of DHS cross-country shines in Memphis

Dresden’s elementary and middle school cross-country teams produced an impressive showing Friday night at the 38th annual Frank Horton “Night” Classic at Shelby Farms Park. More than 1,100 …

Obituaries
Death Notices
Russelene Baker 1941-2026 Russelene "Rusty" Baker, 85, of Martin, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Diversicare in Martin. Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 9, at 1 p.m. at Murphy …
Obituary: Jerry L. Smothers 1942-2026
Jerry Leon Smothers, of Gadsden, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, Sept. 22, surrounded by his family at the age of 84. Funeral services were held Friday, Sept. 25, at Ridgeway Funeral Home in …
Death Notices
Ricky “Speedy” Gearin 1976-2026 Ricky “Speedy” Gearin, 50, of Newbern, passed away Friday, Sept. 18, at his residence surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held …
Death Notices
Deanna G. Thornburg 1962-2026 Deanna Gale Thornburg, 63, of Martin, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Diversicare in Martin. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. …
Obituary: Kathie V. Barnes 1957-2026
Kathie Virginia Barnes, 69, of Dresden, passed away Saturday, Sept. 19, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 4 p.m., at Dresden Pentecostal …
Opinion

The Paper We Keep

Most weeks, a newspaper has a fairly short life on the kitchen table. You read it, perhaps pass it along to someone else, and eventually make room for the next one. But every so often, something in …

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Area Happenings

NOV. 8 Veterans Day Parade – 10 a.m. in downtown Martin. Hosted by Rolling Thunder. The parade will start at the corner of Lovelace and University Street, with lineup at 9 a.m. in the Business …

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