Hickman man caught passed out in aggravated burglary in Dresden
story by Senior Investigative Reporter Shannon Taylor On Nov. 3 at 4:57 p.m., K9 Officer Thomas Travis with the Dresden Police Department, received a call in reference to a break-in. The victims of the burglary found 38-year-old James Lannom from Hickman passed out in a chair in their residence and they called the police. When…
Read More‘Think the best, be the best, always’ motto follows Veteran his entire life
story by Senior Investigative Reporter Shannon Taylor Command Sgt. Maj. Lesley Freeman Jr., was born in 1952, grew up in Martin and attended the Weakley County Training School (WCTS) until integration in 1966. The motto of WCTS was “Think the Best, Be the Best, Always” and that is the phrase Freeman always followed and still…
Read MoreWeakley County Press expands social media accounts
Story by Senior Investigative Reporter Shannon Taylor The Weakley County Press is expanding their reach in a effort to bring more people the local news they love. WCP has always had Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts, but the Instagram and Twitter accounts were left unattended for years. That has changed. All of our social media…
Read MoreWhy I chose the United States Marine Corps
Story by Senior Investigative Reporter Shannon Taylor When I was a Senior in high school in 1998, I decided that I wanted to be among the few and the proud-one of the “bad asses” as my recruiter at the time so eloquently put it. So, I signed up to join the United States Marine Corps.…
Read MoreSchool board votes to rename Gleason ag shop
Story by Senior Investigative Reporter Shannon Taylor On Nov. 1, the school board voted unanimously to name Gleason school’s ag shop after Edgar Floyd. It will now be called: Edgar Floyd Ag Shop. Gleason school, Gleason FFA Alumni and the Gleason Alumni Association wrote a letter detailing the reasons why they wanted their ag shop…
Read MoreVeteran and Firefighter saves man from burning vehicle
Story by Senior Investigative Reporter Shannon Taylor John Kristopher Adams (Kris), from Greenfield is a father of five children and three grandchildren. He is married to Stacy Adams and they now reside in South Fulton. Adams graduated from Greenfield high school and served on the Greenfield Fire Department for four years and is currently serving…
Read MoreDresden Chief of Police announces resignation
Story by Senior Investigative Reporter Shannon Taylor Dresden Chief of Police Christopher Crocker announced his resignation at the Dresden board of mayor and alderman Nov. 7. Crocker received an employment opportunity with the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) and after careful consideration, he accepted the position. In his resignation letter Crocker stated, “It has been a…
Read MoreMartin man charged with reckless driving and DUI
Story by Senior Investigative Reporter Shannon Taylor On Nov. 6 around 1:56 a.m. Patrolman Nicholas Combs with the Martin Police Department observed a gray Nissan traveling west at a high speed on University Street. The vehicle made a right hand turn onto Fonville Avenue and continued at a high rate of speed that was verified…
Read MoreWilliam Patterson
William Clint Patterson, age 81 of Sharon, TN passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022 following a massive stroke. He was born on April 1, 1941 to the late Harold and Marquerite Patterson. A loving Husband, Father, Brother and Uncle who loved life and his Family. He was a member and elder at Sharon CP…
Read MoreMartin man charged with aggravated assault, evading arrest and discharge of firearms
Story by Senior Investigative Reporter Shannon Taylor On Nov. 6 at approximately 9:56 a.m. Patrolman Grant Davis with Martin Police Department responded to 51 E. Peach St. in reference to domestic assault and possible shots fired. Both parties had already left the scene when Davis arrived, but he was able to speak with witnesses about…
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