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Tennessee Students Compete for Honors at State History Day Competition
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – After months of research and success in local and regional competitions, over 200 students from across Tennessee will compete for honors at the annual Tennessee History Day (THD) competition in Nashville on Saturday, April 15, 2023. “It’s an exciting weekend as we welcome the regional winners from across our great state to Nashville…
Read MoreDirector of WCS addresses board on Greenfield School threat
Story by Shannon Taylor Senior Investigative Reporter Director of Weakley County Schools, Randy Frazier, addressed the incident that happened Thursday, April 6 at Greenfield Schools by stating that Greenfield Chief of Police Danny Smith received a call that there was a student on site with a gun. Law enforcement was immediately notified, and the Weakley…
Read MoreFormer West TN Probation Officer Stole $2,757
Former West TN Probation Officer Stole $2,757 An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office, working in conjunction with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, has ultimately resulted in Tracy Boyd Jr.’s guilty plea on one count of theft over $2,500. Boyd worked as a probation officer for Tennessee Correctional Services West, Inc. (TCSW), which provides misdemeanor…
Read MoreLAW ENFORCEMENT DETERMINES REPORT TO BE FALSE AT GREENFIELD SCHOOL
This morning, Greenfield Principal Jeff Cupples partnered with law enforcement to place the school on a soft lockdown to investigate a report received by school administrators. After investigating, law enforcement determined the report to be false. A soft lockdown simply means that class changes do not occur, students remain in the classroom, and educators continue…
Read MoreDresden board approves 6.8 million loan for Municipal Complex
Story by Shannon Taylor Senior Investigative Reporter The 6.8-million-dollar loan on the agenda for the April 4 meeting had some residents expressing their concerns during citizen’s input. Brandi George asked if Maddox had any updates on FEMA monies received and Maddox said did receive money but, “We don’t know how much it is yet.” George…
Read MoreRoy Herron’s invoice to City of Dresden raises concerns
Story by Shannon Taylor, Senior Investigative Reporter At the March board meeting, the invoice that the Dresden board of mayor and alderman received from Attorney Roy Herron regarding the lawsuit that former mayor Jeff Washburn filed against the alderman, was discussed. City Recorder Jennifer Branscum read the response they received from the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office…
Read MoreFaculty and alumni respond to People for Black History
Story by Shannon Taylor, Senior Investigative Reporter A few weeks ago, the group “People for Black History” (PFBH) demanded action from UTM’s faculty senate to condemn what they coined “recently enacted White Supremacist education laws” that the group claimed banned teaching critical race theory in Tennessee and prohibited higher education from taking certain actions regarding…
Read MoreCommunity Concerns with Shannon
Our next question comes from Bri Marie from Dresden. Bri asked, “Why can’t Dresden get bigger ride selections for the carnival at the Iris Festival instead of small rides for small kids? Bri said that there isn’t much for the big kids to do and they need more activities. Bri I contacted members of the…
Read MoreGreenfield Principal Jeff Cupples selected as new Director of WCS
Story by Shannon Taylor Senior Investigative Reporter Greenfield Principal Jeff Cupples was selected unanimously by the school board as the next Director of Weakley County Schools. Although Cupples won’t officially start until July 1 when current Director of WCS, Randy Frazier, retires, Cupples told the Press, “It’s time to roll up my sleeves and get…
Read MoreSearch warrant leads to over 25 grams of meth found in Dresden man’s vehicle
Story by Shannon Taylor Senior Investigative Reporter On Tuesday, March 28 at 6:55 pm Deputy Gary Eddings with the Weakley County Sheriff’s Department observed a Ford Explorer traveling south on Highway 22 driving out of its lane several times. After running the tag on the vehicle as it was pulling into a gas station…
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