Travis Simpson
Travis Simpson, 81, of Union City died April 3, 2023, at AHC of Union City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. The Messenger/4.4.23
Read MoreJerry Sanders
Jerry Lynn Sanders, 62, of Union City died April 3, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Rosehill Cemetery in Obion. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the hour of services Thursday.…
Read MoreGene Forrest
Gene Autry Forrest, 85, of Hornbeak died March 23, 2023, at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Ridgely Chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Haven Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from noon-1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. The Messenger/4.4.23
Read MoreChristina Johnson
Christina Leeann Johnson, 46, of Troy died April 2, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. White-Ranson Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements. The Messenger/4.4.23
Read MoreDresden board approves 6.8 million loan for Municipal Complex
Story by Shannon Taylor Senior Investigative Reporter The 6.8-million-dollar loan on the agenda for the April 4 meeting had some residents expressing their concerns during citizen’s input. Brandi George asked if Maddox had any updates on FEMA monies received and Maddox said did receive money but, “We don’t know how much it is yet.” George…
Read MoreRoy Herron’s invoice to City of Dresden raises concerns
Story by Shannon Taylor, Senior Investigative Reporter At the March board meeting, the invoice that the Dresden board of mayor and alderman received from Attorney Roy Herron regarding the lawsuit that former mayor Jeff Washburn filed against the alderman, was discussed. City Recorder Jennifer Branscum read the response they received from the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office…
Read MoreFaculty and alumni respond to People for Black History
Story by Shannon Taylor, Senior Investigative Reporter A few weeks ago, the group “People for Black History” (PFBH) demanded action from UTM’s faculty senate to condemn what they coined “recently enacted White Supremacist education laws” that the group claimed banned teaching critical race theory in Tennessee and prohibited higher education from taking certain actions regarding…
Read MoreCommunity Concerns with Shannon
Our next question comes from Bri Marie from Dresden. Bri asked, “Why can’t Dresden get bigger ride selections for the carnival at the Iris Festival instead of small rides for small kids? Bri said that there isn’t much for the big kids to do and they need more activities. Bri I contacted members of the…
Read MoreBrian Collier
Brian Dean Collier, age 59, of Christiana, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023, at St. Thomas Rutherford. A memorial service will be held at a later date. He was born in Union City, the son of the late Raymond Collier and Glenda Smith Collier. Brian was a machine operator and welder with Quality Industries for…
Read MoreCharlene Adams
Ms. Charlene Adams, age 59, of Martin, TN, died Saturday, 04/01/2023, at the West Tenn Healthcare Jackson Madison Co. Hospital. Funeral service will be at 1:00 PM Thursday, 04/06/2023, at Murphy Funeral Home, with Rev. Donnavun Burnett officiating, with burial to follow at the East Side Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, 04/05/2023, between 5:00 PM…
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