Area News
Dresden student charged with ‘Threats of school-related mass violence’
Weakley County Sheriff Terry McDade and Student Resource Officer Dep. Rob Harrison investigated an incident involving a Dresden High School student that had made threats to harm other students. McDade said that at no time during the incident were there any acts of violence against students or faculty members and no individuals were placed in…
Read MoreUTM’s Norah Clark named OVC player and freshman of the week
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Following the best performance of her young career, University of Tennessee at Martin women’s basketball forward Norah Clark was named both Ohio Valley Conference Player and Freshman of the Week A native of Springfield, Mo., Clark poured in 20 points per game while shooting over 50 percent from the field as the Skyhawks recorded a…
Read MoreFormer WCSD employee charged with theft
According to a report from the Weakley County Sheriff’s Department, on Jan. 5, Sheriff Terry McDade, obtained knowledge through investigating the wrong doings of a former employee. During the course of the investigation, McDade discovered that between Nov. 30, 2023 and Jan. 10 of this year that, former Weakley County Maintenance employee, Edward Maynard did…
Read MoreWeakley included in the nine Tennessee counties approved for FEMA public assistance
NASHVILLE – At the request of Gov. Bill Lee, FEMA has authorized Public Assistance funding for nine counties affected by the Dec. 9, 2023, tornadoes and storms. The counties are Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Gibson, Montgomery, Robertson, Stewart, Sumner and Weakley. The designation means FEMA can reimburse eligible applicants for the cost of debris removal, emergency response…
Read MoreSharon Police Department gets upgrades to equipment through grant funding
By Josh Lemons Managing Editor When funds are short, as is normally the case with smaller municipalities, grants are crucial to help those towns with water, sewer, parks and road upgrades and maintenance. Sharon, Tennessee is one of these towns. And while these grants are great for the citizens they serve, often times the people…
Read MoreTennessee Announces Awards for Statewide Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Federal Funding Pays for Charging Stations Across the State Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) in cooperation with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has awarded $21 million in federal funds for electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging stations across the state. Thirty-one EV fast charging locations are needed to fill gaps…
Read MoreCity of Martin to Conduct Special Census
The City of Martin plans to conduct a citywide special census over the next three weeks. The citywide census will take place within the incorporated municipality of the City of Martin and will be conducted via electronic submissions using digital media, United States Postal Service, and personal contact via door-to-door canvassing with assistance from the…
Read MoreHigh-speed chase Tuesday night leads to arrest of two in Gleason
Gleason Police Chief Marcus Hopper has confirmed that two people were arrested Tuesday night, after leading police on a high-speed chase through the town of Gleason. According to a report from the Gleason Police Department, on Jan. 16, just before 8 p.m. Patrolman Alex Sherwood attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle for…
Read MoreGovernor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter announce 12 new site development grant recipients
Nearly $18 million in grants Program helps communities prepare industrial sites for business investment TNECD has awarded nearly 175 Site Development Grants across Tennessee NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced today 12 new Site Development Grant recipients. The grants, totaling approximately $17.9 million,…
Read MoreTDOT Asking Motorists to Not Drive in the Dangerous Conditions
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) continues to strongly urge motorists to stay home. TDOT crews are going on their third day of clearing the roads and due to the prolonged weather event, coupled with the dangerously low temperatures, conditions will remain hazardous for at least the next 24 hours. Statewide, TDOT has responded to hundreds…
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