Jimmy Thomason
Jimmy Dan Thomason, 69, of Memphis, formerly of Union City, died April 12, 2023, in Memphis. Graveside services will 11 a.m. Wednesday at Antioch Cemetery near Hornbeak. Friends and family are asked to gather at the cemetery. Cryer Funeral Home in Obion is in charge of arrangements. The Messenger/4.16.23
Read MoreRonnie Bradshaw
Ronnie Lay Bradshaw, 65, of Troy died April 12, 2023, at his home. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements. The Messenger/4.16.23
Read MoreEMS Responds to Report of Altercation on School Bus
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 14, 2023 EMS Responds to Report of Altercation on School Bus Martin Police Department and Emergency Medical Services assisted staff from Martin Elementary and Primary Schools to assess student bus riders after it was learned that one student released pepper spray on a bus ride between…
Read MoreJohnny Davis
Johnny Earl Davis, 80, of Kenton died April 13, 2023, at his home. Masonic graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday at Obion County Memorial Gardens. Friends are asked to meet at the cemetery for services. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Messenger/4.14.23
Read MoreDonna Rambo
Donna Sue Rambo, 71, of Union City died April 13, 2023, at her home. Funeral services will be conducted 7 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Burial will be in Bruff Cemetery in Skullbone. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until the hour of services Thursday.…
Read MoreSharon residents given the power to fight back against reckless drivers
Story by Megan Dame, Press Reporter The citizens of the City of Sharon had a lot to say on some specific topics at the recent April meeting of the city’s mayor and board of aldermen. A group of Sharon residents appeared before the board to ask the city to take action regarding reckless driving on…
Read MoreLAW ENFORCEMENT RESPONDS QUICKLY TO REPORT AT WESTVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
Just prior to the start of the school day, a student reported to Westview High School officials an incident involving a verbal exchange on a school bus this morning that led to school administration and the Martin Police Department launching an investigation. Law enforcement worked with school leaders to implement a search of the bus…
Read MoreJonathan Bailey could serve only 2.4 years for soliciting sexual exploitation of a minor
Story by Shannon Taylor, Senior Investigative Reporter Between the dates of Sep. 12, 2019, and May 13, 2020, 21-year-old Jonathan Kyle Bailey did unlawfully, feloniously and knowingly distribute and/or exchange more than 25 pieces of material which included a minor engaged in sexual activity and simulated sexual activity. Bailey was indicted by the Grand Jury…
Read MoreMartin PD responds to incident at Westview High School
Martin PD press release: 04/14/2023 The Martin Police Department responded to Westview High School at approximately 7:44 on 04/14/2023 in reference to information pertaining to a Westview student possibly threatening another student on a bus. This information did involve the possibility of a weapon being present. The suspected student was immediately detained by SRO Cody…
Read MoreCounty switches rural trash service
Story by Shannon Taylor, Senior Investigative Reporter The Public Works Committee voted to switch the rural trash service from Republic Services to RaeKar. County Mayor Jake Bynum said that this was the year that they were set to take bids for the Rural Solid Waste Disposal franchise. “We had an entity that expressed some interest…
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