Alan Graham
Frank Alan Graham, 68, died on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, at his home in Union City. Visitation was held 12:30-2:30 p.m. on Sunday at White-Ranson Funeral Home. A graveside service followed at 3 p.m. in East View Cemetery. Jim Glasgow Jr. officiated. Jack Cody, Jimmy Flood, Ben Glasgow, Kyle Hitt, Arthur Kirkland, James Kirkland, William…
Read MoreFEEDING FRIENDS
FEEDING FRIENDS — Volunteers worked steadily last week to distribute groceries during the annual Feeding of the 5,000 at the Obion County Fairgrounds in Union City, where the Refuge Church meets. The day-long event prior to Thanksgiving included the distribution of 1,500 bags of groceries and dozens of winter coats which had been donated, followed…
Read MoreDresden swears in new mayor and alderman
Story by Shannon Taylor Senior Investigative Reporter On Nov. 23 at 12 p.m., Judge Tommy Moore swore in the new mayor, Mark Maddox, and three alderman, Gwin Anderson, Curtis Doran and Dale Hutcherson. Before the ceremony started, Maddox spoke to a packed city hall, with an emphasis on “Now let us begin the work” as…
Read MoreGleason discusses ordinance changes
Story by Macenna True Press Reporter The Gleason city board met on Nov. 21. Several items of business were addressed, including the acceptance of a new waste management company’s bid and the passing of the first of two votes of two new ordinances regarding on-site beer consumption and city court costs. City attorney Beau Pemberton…
Read MoreWCSD search warrant results in multiple drug arrests
Story by Senior Investigative Reporter Shannon Taylor On Nov. 21 the Weakley County Sheriff’s Department, assisted by the Martin Police Department, served a search warrant at 323 Summer Street in Martin. During the execution of the search warrant, three people were arrested. 23-year-old Colton Browning, Nathaniel Reeves and Jonathan Glisson. Browning had approximately three blue…
Read MoreSharon swears in new mayor and aldermen
Story by Press Reporter Macenna True The Sharon senior center hosted the November board meeting of mayor and aldermen. The center was packed with citizens who turned out to watch the swearing-in ceremony of the town’s newest mayor and aldermen. Former mayor Ali Stalter opened the meeting by greeting those in attendance and wrapping up…
Read MoreCounty Commissioners question WCSD resolutions
Story by Senior Investigative Reporter Shannon Taylor At the Nov. 21 County Commission meeting questions were raised regarding resolutions related to the Weakley County Sheriff’s Department. The Weakley County Sheriff’s Department Surplus Property was brought up under new business and Commissioner Jack Vincent spoke up with concerns about the surplus stating, “We did not approve…
Read MoreHOLIDAY SHOPPING
HOLIDAY SHOPPING — Chimes for Charity coordinator Stacy Hogan (left) and longtime volunteer Kim Taylor worked Sunday afternoon to check in youngsters chosen to shop for new clothing during Chimes’ annual children’s shopping tour at Walmart Supercenter in Union City. Some 300 pre-kindergarten through eighth-graders selected from city and county schools picked out clothing with…
Read MoreJudy King
Judith Lynn “Judy” (Pewitt) King, 81, of Union City passed away 9:13 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, at her home. Graveside services were conducted noon on Saturday at Terrace Hill Cemetery near Troy. David Kendall officiated Pallbearers were family members. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Judy was born Nov. 9, 1941,…
Read MoreDOOR DEMONSTRATION
DOOR DEMONSTRATION — School resource officer Sgt. Jonathan Reyna (far left) demonstrated the use of Life Check Systems’ technology-enhanced monitoring system, showing the tiny device affixed to the wall to the left of the doors and its link to his cell phone, at Obion County Central High School during a presentation Wednesday afternoon. Among those…
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