Murals discussions prompt MHZC action
Murals discussions prompt MHZC action By Sabrina Bates Special to the Press The Martin Historic Zoning Commission has adopted guidelines in relation to the use of murals on downtown businesses within the historic district of the city. The district, which includes businesses along South Lindell Street and Broadway Street in downtown Martin, is governed by…
Read MoreCity of Sharon to allow water cutoffs in month of July
City of Sharon to allow water cutoffs in month of July By Amanda Mansfield Press Reporter During Monday night’s Sharon Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting, the city voted to begin cutting off water due to nonpayment of past due bills. During April and May, residents of the city of Sharon were given extensions on…
Read MoreMartin Police Investigate Shooting
On Monday, July 13,th, 2020 at approximately 6:14 p.m. officers of the Martin Police Dept. were dispatched to 227 Meadowbrook in reference to a medical call. While responding to the call officers learned there was an individual at the scene with a firearm. When officers arrived they found the victim inside the residence bleeding from…
Read MoreClois Thurman McDaniel
March 04, 1936 – July 12, 2020 Funeral services for Mr. Clois Thurman McDaniel will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 in Bowlin Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 pm with burial to follow in the West Union Cemetery near Dresden. The family will receive friends at Bowlin Funeral Home on Tuesday evening from 4:00…
Read MoreCharles Steven Stroud
November 23, 1931 – July 13, 202 Charles Steven Stroud, age 88, of Dresden, TN, died on Monday morning, July 13th, 2020 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later time. Bowlin Funeral Home in Dresden is in charge or arrangements.
Read MoreKaye Hutchison
Bonita Kaye Hutchison, 77, of South Fulton passed away 10:35 a.m., Thursday, July 9, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis. She was a former resident of Cayce, Ky. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home. Dr. Ron Cox will officiate. Burial will follow in Cayce United…
Read MoreJimmy Newton
James H. “Jimmy” Newton, 78, of Fulton passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at Jackson-Madison County Hospital. He was born in Fulton on Oct. 23, 1941, to the late C.H. (Sparky) and Nell (Buckingham) Newton. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Fulton, where he sang in the choir. He was…
Read MoreWELCOME BACK
WELCOME BACK — The interior renovation of Kenton City Hall is officially complete, and hosted the July monthly meeting of the Kenton mayor and board of aldermen Tuesday night for the first time since the project began. An open house was held prior to the meeting for residents and guests to see the office’s complete…
Read MoreNEW EXHIBIT
NEW EXHIBIT — Discovery Park of America’s grounds director John Watkins (left) and assistant grounds director Richard Gibson recently set up “Neptune’s Ride” on the south side of the 50-acre heritage park in the newly-opened temporary outdoor exhibit, “The Outdoor Art of John Toras: Man of Stainless Steel.” This exhibit features 20 stainless steel sculptures…
Read MoreMary Lou Webb
October 17, 1914 – July 07, 2020 Mary Lou Webb, age 105, of McKenzie, TN passed away at her home on July 7, 2020. A private family graveside service was held at Hopewell Cemetery in Gleason, TN. A celebration of life will be held at a later date and time. Mrs. Webb is survived by…
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