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Memorial planned for fallen biker
Community members will pay final respects this weekend for a local motorcyclist who recently lost his life in an accident. A memorial run honoring David Shipton, Jr., of Dresden will be held Saturday with several stops planned along the way. Shipton apparently wrecked his motorcycle on Highway 89 between Dresden and Sharon in the early…
Read MoreNew faces join Weakley County School System
With the new fiscal year underway, new faces have joined the Weakley County school district and some familiar faces have new roles. In the district central office in Dresden are Karen Campbell as the newly-established communications director; Terri Stephenson, who has come from Martin Elementary to fill the elementary supervisor of instruction position; and Lindsey…
Read MoreBirthday girl donates gifts to St. Jude
By Benita Evans Special to The Press Harper Bartholomew is a 10-year-old Martin Elementary student who has an amazing heart. The MES student recently did something that has left a lot of people in awe of this sweet little girl. For her birthday, Harper asked all of her friends and family to buy gifts to…
Read MoreLocal group works to promote the arts in Weakley County
By Brandy Cochran Special to The Press Students involved with music and the arts are more than five times more likely to graduate from high school, according to national statistics. There are currently more than four million jobs in the arts market nationwide. Currently, less than 50 percent of the Weakley County high schools have…
Read MoreDead Period a time for players, coaches to recharge
Gleason Head Coach Noah Lampkins By Randy Cavin Press Sports Editor Players and coaches from all high school sports in the state are enjoying the time away from each other while they can. High school sports across the state are in the middle of the mandatory two-week stretch called the “Dead Period” by the TSSAA.…
Read MoreFrom homegrown tomatoes to homegrown tunes
By Brandy Cochran Special to The Press Anyone who has lived Weakley County area knows that Richard Gallagher has played a major role in making what the Martin Farmers’ Market is today. What may come as a surprise, though, is that you can now hear him at AB Cheatham’s Downtown Tavern playing his own homemade…
Read MoreMFD battles early morning blazes
Tuesday was a busy morning for Martin firefighters as they battled two structure fires in Martin. The first early-morning blaze was reported at 3:40 Tuesday. MFD Chief Jamie Summers said a fire likely started in the garage at 1300 Pleasant Hill Rd and when he arrived on the scene, it was fully involved. As…
Read MoreFormer WC mayor passes at 84
By Sabrina Bates News Producer Houston Patrick was a gentle, kind man. Although he spent more than three decades as an elected official in Weakley County, he was described as a statesman, not a politician. His jovial spirit was infectious to those around him. The community will soon mourn his death. Patrick died Saturday at…
Read MoreFOND FAREWELL
FOND FAREWELL — Union City Police Department investigator Susan Andrews paused to reflect on her career Tuesday while looking at her police academy class graduation photo. She is retiring from a near 33-year career with the police department. She started as a patrol officer in February 1986 and moved through the ranks, becoming the police…
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