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Billy Braddy
Graveside service for Billy J. Braddy age 68, of Dresden, was held Sunday at 2 p.m. at West Union Cemetery in Dresden. Visitation will begin at 12 noon on Sunday and go until 1:15 pm at Williams Funeral Home in Greenfield. Mr. Braddy is survived by his sons Wesley Braddy and wife Mikaela, and Scottie…
Read MoreWeakley County Mask Mandate Rescinded
WEAKLEY COUNTY MASK MANDATE LIFTED: FACE COVERINGS STILL STRONGLY RECOMMENDED FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2021 – DRESDEN, TENN. – While face coverings remain still strongly recommended, Weakley County Mayor Jake Bynum has issued Executive Order No. 7, rescinding the previous Executive Orders that required face coverings countywide. Effective Friday, April 9, 2021, at 11:59 PM, Weakley…
Read MoreWCEDB attends Dresden city meeting to answer Washburn’s complaints
By Amanda Mansfield, Press Reporter Two members of the Weakley County Economic Development Board, Director Shelby Spurgeon and Board Chair Tommy Legins, were invited to attend the March meeting of the city of Dresden’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen. Spurgeon began their presentation by letting the members of the Dresden city board know some of…
Read MoreWeakley County Mayor extends county mask requirement
Erica Moore Communications Director Weakley County Government FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 – DRESDEN, TENN. – Effective 11:59 PM on Saturday, February 27, 2021, Weakley County citizens, residents, and visitors will be required to continue the wearing of a mask or face covering in public places. The extension comes as the number of active cases continue…
Read MoreWCEDB addresses concerns about transparency issues
By: Amanda Mansfield Press Reporter Bringing much-needed infrastructure and jobs to Weakley County is at the forefront of the minds of not only Weakley County citizens but also its leaders. Potential business investors are looking for a number of things when choosing to expand or relocate. Among those are access to interstates, airports, railways, human…
Read MoreDresden mayor expresses concerns over Economic Development
By Amanda Mansfield Press Reporter During Monday night’s Dresden Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting, Mayor Jeff Washburn expressed his concern over the merger of the Weakley County Economic Development District and the Weakley County Chamber of Commerce, which was announced in Nov. “I was initially in favor of [the merger], but I’ve become very…
Read MoreSharon police chief resigns; condemnation board formed
Sharon’s Police Chief, Troy Whitworth, and another part-time officer unexpectedly resigned Saturday morning, and the city of Sharon is looking for two full-time officers. During Monday night’s Sharon Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting, Mayor Ali Stalter asked for a motion to accept both officers’ resignations. City Recorder Donna Stricklin stated that they both turned…
Read MoreSylvia Dowland
Mrs. Sylvia Nell Dowland, age 84, of Martin died Friday, November 6, 2020, at her residence. Graveside service will be Tuesday, November 10, 2020, 1:00 PM in East Side Cemetery with Rev. Kenneth Springer officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday beginning at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Pallbearers are Kyle Coleman, Drew Stigall, Damani Taylor,…
Read MoreCharles Neal Nethery
November 19, 1927 – October 23, 2020 Mr. Charles Neal Nethery, age 92, of Martin, TN died Friday, 10/23/2020, at his home. Funeral service will be Sunday, October 25, 2020, 2:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home in Martin. Mr. Nethery was a member of First United Methodist Church, Martin, TN; he was a retired dairy…
Read MoreJimmy Davis
Jimmy Lee Davis, 53, of Hickman, Ky., died Aug. 13, 2020, at Jackson-Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield, Ky. Funeral services were conducted 2 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home. Burial followed in Hickman City Cemetery. Published 8.17.20
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