James Ray Dickson
Funeral services for Mr. James Ray Dickson, age 63, were held on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, at 1 p.m. in the Hunt Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. Randy Potts and Bro. Keith Pence officiating. Burial followed in Locust Grove Cemetery in Bradford. Visitation with the family was on Thursday from 5-8 p.m. and on Friday…
Read MoreJudy Green
Julianne “Judy” Green, formerly of the South Fulton area, died on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at the Obion County Nursing Home near Union City. She was 79. Judy was born on July 15, 1943, at the Jones Hospital in Fulton. She was the daughter of the late Billy S. Green and Mary E. Green of…
Read MoreThomas Johnson
Thomas Johnson, 82, of Samburg passed away 7:32 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Charles Southerland will officiate. Burial will follow in Antioch Cemetery near Hornbeak. Visitation will be held at the funeral home…
Read MoreBobby Hunt
Bobby Wayne Hunt, age 72, of Sharon, formerly of Union City, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, after a brief struggle with an internal illness. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 5, 2023, at White-Ranson Funeral Home, with Bro. Carl Kizer officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn…
Read MoreHarold Eaves
Mr. Harold Lee Eaves, 77, of Hornbeak passed away 3:07 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, at his home. Funeral services were conducted 11 a.m. Saturday at Living Word Church in Hornbeak. Brother Archie Larry and Tommy Dean officiated. Burial followed in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Visitation was held at Living Word Church from 5-8 p.m. Friday.…
Read MoreWeakley County Library holds essay contest
The Ned R. McWherter Weakley County Library held an essay contest in conjunction with its recognition of National Take Your Child to the Library Day on Feb. 4. Students were asked to submit a response to the question, “Why are libraries so important?”. Winners received a $20 gift card from Wal-Mart. Emma Green took the…
Read MoreDRESDEN HIGH’S HOSA PROGRAM TAKES ON NEW SHAPE
Growing student interest in Dresden High’s HOSA club, the Future Health Professionals Organization, is strengthening the foundation of their group. For the first time in many years, 5 members will represent Dresden High in competition at the State level. Students representing HOSA in a variety of State competitive events include Keely Mathis, Ellie Bush, Breasia…
Read MoreEditorial: Is Tennessee trying to erase LGBTQ+ people?
By Shannon Taylor New bills have passed through the Tennessee General Assembly targeting the LGBTQ+ community. One of the bills, SB 3, called the “anti-drag bill” makes performing drag in public where children can see it a crime. The bill SB1 prohibits doctors and families from making necessary lifesaving health care decisions to support transgender…
Read MoreSafe Haven Baby Boxes for Weakley County
Story by Shannon Taylor Senior Investigative Reporter A local resident wants to see Safe Haven Baby boxes come to Weakley County. Dresden resident Chris Wilson said, “While there is a safe haven law in place, there is no safety box that can keep people dropping a baby off anonymous to make it more accessible for…
Read MoreCommunity Concerns with Shannon
Our next question comes from Billy Laird of Martin. He asked, “Turning towards Meek Street towards Dresden from Martin is impossible to not cross the center line on the highway. So many vehicles over the years have dropped off in the ditch and damaged their cars. Why can’t the culvert be extended to make turning…
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