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Multi-county chase ends with suspect's death at Saltillo boat ramp

Authorities search Wednesday afternoon for the body of a missing man who drove into the Tennessee River at the Saltillo boat ramp while fleeing from law enforcement officers.

A multi-county police chase of a man alleged to have shot at pursuing officers ended in the suspect’s apparent drowning death at the Saltillo boat ramp Wednesday. The Tennessee Bureau of …

Martin Police Department Investigates Shooting

On June 24 at 9:02 p.m., a victim reported that his vehicle had been shot at on Main Street near the intersection of Virginia Street. The victim stated that an SUV passed him on Main St. and …

2024 WMA and Cherokee Quota Hunt Applications Open June 12-July 24

The application period for the 2024 Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Big Game quota hunts and the Cherokee party hunts for bears is June 12 through July 24. Mailed applications will not be accepted. …

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PUBLIC SAFETY: Members of the Public Safety Committee met on Thursday, September 5 and approved a resolution to move funds for the purpose of the Sheriff’s Department Firing Project due to a grant they received. Members on the committee are Jack Vincent, Larry Kelly, Bobby Dunlap, James Washburn, David Hawks and James Roy Pope.

Weakley County Sheriff’s Department Receives NRA Foundation Grant

The Weakley County Sheriff’s Department received a NRA (National Rifle Association) Grant in the amount of $11,750 to upgrade the Sheriff’s Office firing range. At the Public Safety …

Local UTM students attend Legacy Luncheon

Six local Weakley County students attended the UT Martin Legacy Luncheon recently. The Legacy Luncheon celebrates graduates and their children who are starting their first year at UT …

Rules Set for Commissioner Meetings, Interim Mayor

The Weakley County Rules Committee met on Tuesday, September 3 to discuss multiple meeting payment policy and the adoption of rules changes related to the role of interim county mayor. Commissioners …

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Dresden Cross Country Completes Twilight Race

Dresden cross country athletes competed in the Memphis Twilight races against hundreds from all over the country this weekend. Schools from all over the United States take part in this highly …

Phil Steele Tabs Oshae Baker to All-American Squad; 13 Skyhawks Earn All-Conference Honors

One of the final preseason publications has been released as Phil Steele announced its Preseason FCS All-Americans and all-conference performers leading up to the 2024 season. Highlighting the list …

Dresden High Cross Country Plays Host to 16 Teams During Jamboree

Dresden Lion's High School Cross Country played host to 16 teams Tuesday evening during the Dresden Jamboree. Students competed in a 4 kilometer race, five Dresden students earned top 20 th …

Dresden High School Cross Country Starts off the Season

The Jackson Jamboree cross country meet was held on the 10 th at Union University. With almost 200 competitors participating in the boys’ race and 136 in the girls’ race, Dresden …

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Dresden Middle School Cross Country Kicks Off Season

Dresden Middle boys’ and girls’ cross country teams earned top placement at the West Tennessee Jackson Jamboree held at Union University this weekend. The Dresden boys’ team came in …

Obituaries

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 …

William Thomas (Tommy) Coleman: 1943 – 2024

William Thomas (Tommy) Coleman, age 80 of Fairview, TN, passed away peacefully at his home July 20, 2024. Tommy was born in Palmersville, TN on August 01, 1943. He attended Dresden High School where …

Sonja Cheri Capps Sanders: 1940-2024

Sonja Cheri Capps Sanders was born November 10, 1940, passed away on July 23, 2024 in North Platte, Nebraska. Cheri was born in Skullbone, TN and was raised in Gleason, TN where her parents, Doyle …

Sanders Obit Apology

The obituary for Sonja Cheri Sanders printed in last week’s paper contained the wrong person’s name-Tiyana Campbell-her daughter: On behalf of The Martin Post and The Dresden Enterprise, …

Glenn Allan King: 1952 - 2024

Glenn Allan King, age 71 0f Palmersville, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024 at his home. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 2 pm at the McConnell Baptist Church in Martin, TN. …

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Building connections vital for mental health, suicide prevention

Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among teenagers and young adults in the United States. However, suicide doesn’t end with the tragedy itself. The loss of those who die by …

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The Dixie Celebrates Volunteer Ushers at Annual Luncheon and Award Ceremony

AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE - Jeannie Jahnke is named the 2024 recipient of The Brooke S. Hodges Award for Excellence in Providing a Positive Patron Experience (L-R: The Dixie's Executive Director Angela DeMaris, Jeannie Jahnke, Brooke Hodges)

The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center proudly hosted its Annual Volunteer Usher Luncheon and Award Ceremony on August 21, celebrating the invaluable contributions of its dedicated volunteer ushers. …

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