Dresden TN
Community concerns with Shannon
Our next question comes from Macenna True in Dresden. Macenna asked, “In light of the Dec 10 disaster, and the many severe weather threats that this county has feared since, why has each city not come up with a make-shift community safe room- be it city hall, a recreation center or what have you? People…
Read MoreCommentary on the proposed Dresden Municipal Complex
Editorial by Jeff Washburn How much is the new Dresden Municipal Complex going to cost? How much will the tax rate have to go up? Those are questions that are being asked often by citizens of Dresden as plans have been finalized for the new municipal complex, cost estimates have been made, and construction may…
Read MoreEditorial: Alderman stand against proposal by Jeff Washburn
by Jeff Washburn The Dresden City Board on Monday night took a stand and held firm on protecting the taxpayer funds of the City of Dresden. This was accomplished by refusing to approve on first reading an ordinance proposed and promoted by Dresden Mayor Mark Maddox and City Recorder Jennifer Branscum to raise the threshold…
Read MoreDirector of WCS addresses board on Greenfield School threat
Story by Shannon Taylor Senior Investigative Reporter Director of Weakley County Schools, Randy Frazier, addressed the incident that happened Thursday, April 6 at Greenfield Schools by stating that Greenfield Chief of Police Danny Smith received a call that there was a student on site with a gun. Law enforcement was immediately notified, and the Weakley…
Read MoreDresden board approves 6.8 million loan for Municipal Complex
Story by Shannon Taylor Senior Investigative Reporter The 6.8-million-dollar loan on the agenda for the April 4 meeting had some residents expressing their concerns during citizen’s input. Brandi George asked if Maddox had any updates on FEMA monies received and Maddox said did receive money but, “We don’t know how much it is yet.” George…
Read MoreRoy Herron’s invoice to City of Dresden raises concerns
Story by Shannon Taylor, Senior Investigative Reporter At the March board meeting, the invoice that the Dresden board of mayor and alderman received from Attorney Roy Herron regarding the lawsuit that former mayor Jeff Washburn filed against the alderman, was discussed. City Recorder Jennifer Branscum read the response they received from the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office…
Read MoreCommunity Concerns with Shannon
Our next question comes from Bri Marie from Dresden. Bri asked, “Why can’t Dresden get bigger ride selections for the carnival at the Iris Festival instead of small rides for small kids? Bri said that there isn’t much for the big kids to do and they need more activities. Bri I contacted members of the…
Read MoreSearch warrant leads to over 25 grams of meth found in Dresden man’s vehicle
Story by Shannon Taylor Senior Investigative Reporter On Tuesday, March 28 at 6:55 pm Deputy Gary Eddings with the Weakley County Sheriff’s Department observed a Ford Explorer traveling south on Highway 22 driving out of its lane several times. After running the tag on the vehicle as it was pulling into a gas station…
Read MoreDresden Condemnation board meets after two years
story by Shannon Taylor, Senior Investigative Reporter The Condemnation Board met on March 27, after almost two years of not meeting due to the Dec. 2021 tornado. Several properties were discussed. The property located at 134 S. Poplar St. was sold, and the structure was demolished. This property was removed from review. The property located…
Read MoreTraffic stop leads to drug arrests
On Saturday, March 25 at 3:59 pm Deputy Gary Eddings with the Weakley County Sheriff’s Department initiated a traffic stop on a black four door Nissan in the Little General parking lot in Sharon due to the front windshield of the car being completely caved in, obstructing the driver’s view. Eddings came into contact with…
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