Gleason TN
Gleason to host community-centered activities in May
Story By Megan Dame, Press Reporter Gleason residents have a lot to look forward to as warmer months approach. With a very light agenda, details of two community events were announced during the monthly meeting of Gleason’s mayor and board of aldermen recently. Gleason mayor Charles Anderson reminded everyone that the city-wide yard sale is set…
Read MoreGleason to take out its trash with RaeKar
Story by Megan Dame, Press Reporter A severe storm tore through the area recently, bringing both heavy rainfall and dangerous wind gusts. The storm included flash flooding, and many toppled trees. When the skies cleared and the water receded, tree limbs and debris were left behind. Gleason’s mayor Charles Anderson took a moment to recognize…
Read MoreCommunity Concerns with Shannon
Our next question comes from Jeremy Caudle from Greenfield. He asked, “Why can’t the city of Martin pave University Street because it’s so rough.” At the city of Martin’s March board meeting, they discussed the paving of University Street. Mayor Randy Brundige said that the paving of University Street will start this August, and that…
Read MoreSharon man charged with possession of meth and resisting arrest
On March 6 at approximately 5:20 pm, Deputy Gary Eddings with the Weakley County Sheriff’s Department, along with Deputy Joseph Crocker, arrived at a residence in Gleason to arrest 43-year-old Michael Bynum for an active warrant out of Weakley County General Sessions Court. Bynum also had an active warrant out of Carroll County. A…
Read MoreGleason takes action on delinquent property taxes
Story by Megan Dame Press Reporter Residents of the City of Gleason were warned that those who do not pay their property taxes will see those properties sold by the city, according to Gleason city attorney Beau Pemberton. Pemberton issued that warning at the recent monthly meeting of the city’s mayor and board of aldermen.…
Read MoreVietnam veterans reconnect after 52 years
Story by Shannon Taylor Senior Investigative Reporter 52 years after meeting in Vietnam, two men who were stationed together were reconnected. Gleason resident, George Crawford and Minnesota resident Tom Roesch were stationed together in Vietnam 52 years ago. They served together in E Company, 4th Battalion, 3rd Infantry in 1970. In their squad was about…
Read MoreGleason woman charged with possession of meth
On Feb. 5 Officer Landon Callens with the Gleason Police Department received a call from a witness stating that while on a traffic stop with 52-year-old Sharon Hugueley, she threw something. Upon arriving back at the scene, Callens and Deputy S. Callens found a bag containing a white crystal substance believed to be meth and…
Read MoreGleason man arrested for vandalism
Story by Shannon Taylor Senior Investigative Reporter On Dec. 18 Sergeant Zachary Brock with the Weakley County Sheriff’s Department responded to Parks Well Road in reference to trespassing and vandalism. Dispatch advised that the subject, 64-year-old Terry Green, who vandalized the complainant’s vehicle left the scene before police arrived. The complainant gave dispatch a description…
Read MoreGleason man arrested for DUI and possession of weapon
Story by Shannon Taylor Senior Investigative Reporter On Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. Trooper Chris Moeller with Jackson Tennessee Highway Patrol reported a single vehicle accident with 25-year-old William McAnally from Gleason as the driver. McAnally was the sole occupant of the vehicle and was found impaired and in possession of a Ruger 22LR revolver.…
Read MoreChild sex offender from Idaho arrested in Gleason
Story by Shannon Taylor Senior Investigative Reporter A child sex offender from Idaho, 46-year-old Walter Larue Robinson III, was arrested in Gleason on Dec. 14 at 1:20 p.m. after officers from Gleason Police Department and Weakley County Sheriff’s Department were informed that he had been staying at a residence in Gleason. Robinson was charged in…
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