The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) has named 158 high schools as FAFSA Champions for the 2024-25 academic year, recognizing their outstanding work in helping students complete the Free …

Dresden High School track and field sent six athletes to compete in the TSSAA Class-A state meet, Thursday the 20 th . All athletes earned their way to the awards podium and medaled in their events. …

There is a verse in Genesis 50 where Joseph is speaking face to face with the brothers who sold him into slavery.  Life has flipped their circumstances. Joseph was once at their mercy, which …

The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) is officially unveiling “Promise to Call,” a new effort to prevent suicide and save lives. The …

Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury Jason Mumpower is pleased to announce a significant accomplishment by 14 Tennessee counties. These counties, which are audited by the Comptroller’s …

A Martin man, 42-year-old Brandon Crandall, has been sentenced in Judge Jeff Parham’s Circuit Court for nine charges. On September 21, 2024, Martin Police Department Patrolman Levi Hinson …

During the finance, ways, and means meeting held last week, commissioners discussed the restructuring of juvenile court responsibilities and debated moving certain functions, reassigning personnel, …

The 47th Annual Weakley County Chamber Stephen Wright Memorial Industry Appreciation Golf Tournament was held Thursday, May 15th at Persimmon Hills Golf Course. Nineteen teams registered for the …

Elizabeth Moore – Criminal Trespass – Dismissed Cost to Defendant, Failure to Appear – Misdemeanor – Dismissed Alexa Lashlee – Simple Poss/Casual Exchange X2 …

Timothy Lee Miller – Possess Firearm Intent to go Armed – Dangerous Felony – Dismissed – No Cost, Possession of a Weapon Convicted Felon – Guilty Plea – As …

Markeis Anderson of Martin was charged with Domestic Assault on May 16 Kevin Barker of Dresden was charged with Failure to Appear on May 18 Patrick Blackstone of Dresden was charged with …

Bobby Flippen to Maegan Rae, District 8 Sharon & James Scruton to Rachael Hernandez, District 12 Betsy Dismuke, Jenny Barton, Jimmy Arrington & Dean Russell to Lori Mayo, Tract 127, …

Berry College in Rome, Georgia recently announced its newest class of graduates for 2025, and a Dresden High School graduate is a member. Molly Shannon Maddox of Dresden earned a Bachelor of …

Four years after the devastation of the December 2021 tornado that wiped out many buildings in Dresden, including the Municipal Complex, the city of Dresden has now completed the new Municipal …

Martin Alderman Marvin Flatt has been charged with his second DUI. On March 17, 2024, Flatt was pulled over by Tennessee Highway Patrol on Main Street in Martin for expired tags. Patrolman Jason …

A heated public safety meeting on fire protection funding unfolded last week as county officials, fire chiefs, and committee members debated proposals to adjust reimbursement rates and shore up the …

The May term of the Weakley County Grand Jury met and handed down more than 20 felony indictments. Those who face felonies were expected to be officially arraigned on their charges in the 27th …

The Weakley County School Board approved the budget for the upcoming school year—a plan that still carries an $850,000 deficit but now comes with an amendment mandating additional revenue from …