COUNTY’S BEST
COUNTY’S BEST — Johnny Light has been named the winner of The Messenger-Obion County Prep Football Player of the Year award for 2022. The award annually goes to the top senior player who demonstrated excellence on the field, in the classroom and in the community. Light, a running back at Obion Central, had a season…
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HOLIDAY READY — Maverick Stough, 3-year-old son of Angela and Levi Stough of Union City, tried to remove the hat of Frosty the Snowman at one of the many Christmas tree displays at the Obion County Public Library. Local residents and businesses are encouraged to put up a tree at the library for its annual…
Read MoreMartin man arrested for aggravated burglary and schedule II
Story by Shannon Taylor Senior Investigative Reporter On Nov. 17, Deputy Benjamin Sumner with the Weakley County Sheriff’s Department, was called to an active burglary in Martin. Upon arrival, Ms. Jenkins stated over the phone that she had a video of 26-year-old Tab Johnson leaving the property with a firearm and ammo can stolen from…
Read MoreGreenfield student joins Air Force
Story by Shannon Taylor Senior Investigative Reporter Thomas Allen Tansil III graduated Greenfield School in May of this year and after much thought, he decided to join the Air Force. Tansil was born in Jackson, but his family is from Greenfield. Due to his father, Thomas Tansil Jr. being in the Navy he said that…
Read MoreHuntingdon woman arrested in Martin on DUI and child abuse/neglect charges
Story by Shannon Taylor Senior Investigative Reporter On Nov. 24 at approximately 2:15 a.m. Weakley County Sheriff’s Department deputies received a call of a rollover crash without injuries near Martin on Highway 22. Upon arrival, Sergeant Shannon Neal made contact with the driver, 27-year-old Krista Pritchard. Pritchard and her two sons, ages two and three,…
Read MoreTwo arrested in Greenfield on multiple charges
Story by Shannon Taylor Senior Investigative Reporter On Nov. 21 around 5:20 p.m. Patrolman David Sliger with the Greenfield Police Department was notified of a break in at a residence. The owner of the residence stated that she had noticed someone had been staying there without her permission. Several items that did not belong in…
Read MoreGreenfield woman charged with two counts of child abuse and neglect
Story by Shannon Taylor Senior Investigative Reporter On Nov. 26 around 12:22 a.m. Patrolman David Sliger with Greenfield Police Department was dispatched to 25 East Main Cove in Greenfield in reference to a subject who was having breathing problems and stating that she was going to die. Upon arrival, Sliger observed the woman, 35-year-old Amanda…
Read MoreDonna Nemyer
Donna Sue Nemyer, age 69 of Palmersville, passed away November 27, 2022, at her home. A memorial visitation will be held Wednesday November 30th at Bowlin Funeral Home from 5:00pm until 7:00pm. Donna was born in Martin, TN to the late Junior T. Wright and Sybil Marie Stover. She is survived by her son David…
Read MoreMichael Hester
Michael passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, James Arthur Hester and Judy K (Erwin) Hester; paternal grandparents, Thomas H. Hester and Muriell (Morouney) Hester; and maternal grandparents, James William Erwin and Omelda (Lacewell) Erwin. Michael is survived by his loving wife of 12 years,…
Read MoreMaggie Ellis
Maggie Lounell Ellis, 94 of Dresden, passed away Friday, November 25, 2022, at Weakley County Nursing Home. Graveside funeral services will be held Monday, November 28, 2022, 2:00 pm at Sunset Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday at Bowlin Funeral Home from 1 pm until 1:45 pm. Maggie was born on November 25, 1928 to…
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