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Mayor Among Three Indicted After Investigation Uncovers Misuse of More Than $450,000 in City of Martin
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has revealed widespread misuse of public funds in the City of Martin in Weakley County. The findings have led to the indictment of Mayor Randal “Randy” Brundige, Director of Economic and Community Development Bradley “Brad” Thompson, and former city employee Natalie Brundige. Investigators determined that Mayor Brundige misappropriated…
Read MoreMartin Stands Out at Inaugural NWTN Tourism Awards
The City of Martin proudly took center stage at the inaugural Northwest Tennessee (NWTN) Tourism Cornerstone Awards on April 10th, celebrating a strong presence in the region. With over 200 nominations submitted across 14 categories, Martin emerged as the most represented and most nominated city of the evening—highlighting the Martin’s significant impact in shaping the…
Read MoreFACE TO FACE
FACE TO FACE — Four-year-old Jett Turner, a student at Black Oak Elementary, flashed a big smile as his mother, Amanda Turner of the Shawtown community, admired the colorful tiger face painting he received Saturday morning at the annual Hornbeak Fall Festival, staged at the city’s park on Glass Road. He was also sporting one…
Read MoreLinda Griffin
Linda Gene Griffin, age 76 of Dresden, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at her home. Her wishes were to be cremated. Linda was born to the late Basil Melton and Valeeda Ford in Martin, TN. She is survived by her husband Narvin Griffin; daughter Cindy Alexander; sons Joe Denton and Michael Griffin; grandchildren Blaike…
Read MoreDulsie Louise Wilson
Dulsie Louise Wilson, 92, of Bartlett, formerly of Hickman, Ky., died April 25, 2024, at Methodist North Hospital in Memphis. Graveside services were 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Hickman City Cemetery. There was no visitation and friends were asked to meet at the cemetery. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The Messenger/4.28.24
Read MoreUnion City city council to meet
AGENDA UNION CITY, TENNESSEE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 19, 2024 Time and Place: 5:30 P.M. Municipal Building INVOCATION Approval of Minutes: March 5, 2024 OLD BUSINESS: 1. Second Reading of An Ordinance To Prohibit Obstruction Of Electric Vehicle Chargers (proposed Ord. 265-24) NEW BUSINESS 1. Authorization To Solicit Bids To Purchase SUV For Police Department 2.…
Read MoreKrista Davis
Krista Hooper Davis, 43, of Greenfield died Jan. 20, 2024, at her home. White-Ranson Funeral Home is in charge of cremation services. A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Visitation will be Saturday from 1 p.m. until the hour of service at the funeral home. Published…
Read MoreMarianne Taylor
Marianne Crider Taylor, 72, of Martin, TN and formerly of South Fulton, died Dec. 25, 2023, at her residence. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Hornbeak Funeral Chapel, with burial to follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11 a.m. Thursday until the hour of…
Read MoreLaw enforcement investigates suspicious emails sent to Greenfield School Administrators
According to a statement released from the Weakley County Schools, Greenfield School officials were notified Monday morning of two suspicious emails that were received by administrators at Greenfield School. Law enforcement was immediately notified, and an investigation was launched. While the school day operated as normal and there was no evidence of any threat to…
Read MoreOvernight shooting in downtown Martin sends one to hospital
Early Wednesday morning, at approximately 1:56 a.m., the Martin Police Department responded to Church Street for shots fired. According to a release from MPD, when officers arrived on the scene, they observed 42 year old victim Jason Harrell in a physical altercation with 40 year old Freda Holmes in the parking lot of Cadillac’s Bar.…
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