Marcella Tomlinson
Marcella Tomlinson, 80, of Union City died April 10, 2023, at AHC Union City. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Eastview Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 5-7 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. until the hour of…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor
As an alumna of UTM, and one of the founding members of the Black History Matters Coalition, I can and will say that Jenniffer Greene’s statement, “ Barber made it clear to me that he was more qualified than members of the black faculty to address the needs of black students and that he made…
Read MoreRobert Pinkston
Robert Max Pinkston age 70 of Martin passed away April 10, 2023 at his home. Graveside funeral services will be Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 2:00 pm in Sunset Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday at Bowlin Funeral Home from 12 noon until 1:45 pm. Friends may gather in Sunset Cemetery prior to the service at…
Read MoreMartha Sumner
Martha Jo Sumner age 89 of Dresden passed away on April 9, 2023, a memorial service will be held on Tuesday April 11, 2023 at Bible Union Baptist Church in Martin, from 4:00 pm until worship service at 6:00 pm. Martha Jo Sumner was born November 21, 1933 to the late Lester Erwin Overton and…
Read MoreCommunity concerns with Shannon
Our next question comes from Macenna True in Dresden. Macenna asked, “In light of the Dec 10 disaster, and the many severe weather threats that this county has feared since, why has each city not come up with a make-shift community safe room- be it city hall, a recreation center or what have you? People…
Read MoreLou Robison
Lou Alice Robison, 85, of Rives died April 7, 2023 at her home. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Pleasant Hill Cemetery near Rives. There will be no visitation and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery at service time. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Messenger/4.10.23
Read MoreCommentary on the proposed Dresden Municipal Complex
Editorial by Jeff Washburn How much is the new Dresden Municipal Complex going to cost? How much will the tax rate have to go up? Those are questions that are being asked often by citizens of Dresden as plans have been finalized for the new municipal complex, cost estimates have been made, and construction may…
Read MoreNarcotics investigation leads to seizure of 34 pounds of meth
For Immediate Release: Lt. Neil Cantrell A several months long narcotics investigation by the Weakley County Sheriff’s Office, 27th Judicial Drug Task Force, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Drug Enforcement Administration, and Jackson Police Department Major Crimes Vice Unit led to the seizure of approximately 34 pounds of methamphetamine in Jackson, Tn on 04/01/2023. The investigation…
Read MoreSearch warrant leads to meth arrest
For Immediate Release: Authority Lt. Neil Cantrell An investigation started by the 24th Judicial Drug Task Force led to an arrest in Weakley County. On 04/09/2023, Weakley County Sheriff’s Deputies, assisted by Agents of the 24th Judicial Drug Task Force, executed a search warrant at 940 Tumbling Creek Road in Mckenzie, Tn. Upon execution of…
Read MoreBeverly Terrell
Beverly Burgess Terrell, 85, of Union City died April 7, 2023 at her residence. A private graveside service will be held. Burial will be in Eastview Cemetery. White-Ranson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Messenger/4.10.23
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