Potential projects discussed at Dresden’s CDBG hearing
Story by Shannon Taylor Senior Investigative Reporter The agenda for the public hearing was to seek public input on potential projects that would be eligible for the Community Development Block Grant. There were no Dresden residents in attendance. The 2023 application CDBG maximum amount to apply for is $630,000.00. The city of Dresden would have…
Read MoreBethel Springs woman arrested on meth charges in Gleason
On Jan. 8 a cooperating individual with the Gleason Police Department was given U.S. currency to purchase one gram of meth at a set location in Gleason. The drug transaction was observed by Assistant Chief Lowe and recorded by an audio recorder. Once the transaction was over, Lowe advised that 43-year-old Yvonne Idette Nelson was…
Read MoreWeakley County Grand Jury hands down indictments
Story by Shannon Taylor Senior Investigative Reporter The January 2023 term of the Weakley County Grandy Jury handed down 51 indictments in Weakley County Circuit Court. Among those indicted, 9 of those had names that were blacked out because they have not been picked up yet. Indictments filed in Weakley County Circuit Court, along with…
Read MoreDeSean Hart indicted on six counts of sale and deliver of schedule II narcotics
On Nov. 24, 2021, in Weakley County and before the finding of the indictment, DeSean Hart did unlawfully, feloniously and knowingly sell and deliver fentanyl, a schedule II-controlled substance, to a confidential informant working with the Weakley County Sheriff’s Department, a class C felony. On the date of March 16, 2022, Hart did unlawfully, feloniously…
Read MoreSearch warrant leads to arrest of Martin man on multiple drug and weapons charges
On Jan. 6 the Weakley County Sheriff’s Department, assisted by the 27th Judicial Drug Task Force, executed a search warrant at 2479 Billingsby Road in Martin. When entry was made into the residence, all suspects were detained and read their Miranda warning. Cody Bergner stated that there were narcotics in a bedroom that belonged to…
Read MoreJoseph Goodlett
Joseph Goodlett, 66, of Hornbeak died Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Springfield. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at Hornbeak Pentecostal Church. Legacy Funeral Home in Nashville was in charge of cremation arrangements. The Messenger/1.9.23
Read MoreRose Marie Price
Rose Marie Price, 67, of Tiptonville died Jan. 7, 2023, at Regional One Health in Memphis. Graveside services will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday at Crockett Chapel Cemetery near Tiptonville. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Messenger/1.9.23
Read MoreRalph “Pete” Ferrell
Ralph “Pete” Ferrell, 74, of Martin died Jan. 9, 2023, at his home. Memorial visitation will be held at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Friday. The Messenger/1.9.23
Read MoreBobby Wills
Bobby L. Wills, 89, of Union City died Jan. 9, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Graveside services will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at East View Cemetery. There will be no visitation and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery for the service. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge…
Read MoreDirector of Weakley County Schools, Randy Frazier, announces retirement
Story by Shannon Taylor Senior Investigative Reporter Director of Weakley County Schools, Randy Frazier, announced his retirement during the Jan. 5 school board meeting. Frazier will retire at the end of the 2022/23 school year after serving 37 years with the school system. “I’ve enjoyed it and it’s been a pleasure.” Frazier said that he…
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