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Overnight 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.…
Read MoreEditorial: Is Tennessee trying to erase LGBTQ+ people?
By Shannon Taylor New bills have passed through the Tennessee General Assembly targeting the LGBTQ+ community. One of the bills, SB 3, called the “anti-drag bill” makes performing drag in public where children can see it a crime. The bill SB1 prohibits doctors and families from making necessary lifesaving health care decisions to support transgender…
Read MoreMSHN Enterprises hosts first annual Valentine’s Day Prom
Story by Shannon Taylor Senior Investigative Reporter MSHN (Mid-South Health Net) Enterprises hosted their first ever Valentine’s Day Prom In Martin. The event was held at the Wesley Foundation building, which they rented as space to hold the event. MSHN Enterprises is located out of Germantown and they provide therapeutic psycho-social rehabilitation groups, community outings…
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UC’s Smith, OC’ Light named All-State
Two players from Obion County teams have been selected to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association football All-State teams. Gage Smith of Union City is a Class 2A selection, while Johnny Light of Obion Central was named to the 4A team. Both players led their respective teams into the state playoffs this season, Union City advancing…
Read MorePanic ensues after Dresden football game Friday night
Story by Press Reporter Shannon Taylor Panic ensued across social media last night and throughout the weekend after parents whose children attended Friday night’s football game between Dresden High School and McKenzie took to social media to express concerns about multiple incidents they claimed to have happened which have prompted local law enforcement and Weakley…
Read MoreMartin woman accepts plea deal for vehicular homicide
Story by Press Reporter Shannon Taylor Martin resident Amanda Crowe accepted a plea deal Aug. 12 in Carroll County Circuit Court regarding offenses she committed two years ago. On June 23, 2020, Crowe was charged with reckless vehicular homicide, which is a class C felony carrying a range of punishment of three to six years…
Read MoreMayor breaks tie vote on rescinding censure
Story by Press Reporter Shannon Taylor Alderman Gwin Anderson made a motion to rescind the censure on Dresden Mayor Jeffrey Washburn. The motion was seconded by Alderman Kenneth Moore. The vote ended up being a tie with Anderson, Moore and Alderman Ralph Cobb voting yes and Alderwoman Sandra…
Read MoreDresden city board meeting June 6
By Press Reporter: Shannon Taylor The second reading for the budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year was held and passed unanimously. The water base rate would increase from $12.50 to $14.00 inside of city limits and would increase from $28.45 to $29.45 outside of city limits. The sewer base rate would increase from $18.75…
Read MoreDresden mayor under fire by alderman
By Press Reporter Shannon Taylor The Dresden special called meeting erupted last night after an argument broke out between alderman Gwin Anderson and mayor Jeff Washburn over debris pickup and possible litigation from property owners. The meeting was called to address a bid for a monitoring contract for the debris pickup and an update on…
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