Weakley County Mayor Jake Bynum
Community Concerns with Shannon
Our next question comes from Michael Stout from Martin. Stout asked, “Why is there no County Humane Society or Kennels? Red fern and Karin 4 Kritters have been taking in strays for almost 20 years and both the ladies that run these are getting up in age. The volunteer and donations to these wonderful institutions…
Read MoreCounty Commission honors Westview Lady Chargers
Story by Shannon Taylor Senior Investigative Reporter The County Commission gave special recognition and passed a resolution to honor and congratulate the Westview High School Lady Chargers Division I—Class 2A State Champion Basketball Team. The resolution was sponsored by all eight Martin Commissioners: Larry Taylor, Larry Kelly, David Bell, Brian Donavant, David Hawks, Billy Hazelwood,…
Read MoreBudget amendments to Weakley County School fund had shaky start in HEED
Story by Shannon Taylor Senior Investigative Reporter A resolution authorizing budget amendments to the general-purpose school fund got off to a shaky start in HEED. Director of Weakley County Schools, Randy Frazier, spoke on the resolution stating, “two things on this resolution—they’re both grant monies—one is a reimbursement on special ed for high needs for…
Read MoreCounty approves moving forward with multiple revenue projects
Story by Shannon Taylor Senior Investigative Reporter The Financial Management Committee met Jan. 3 to discuss and move forward with multiple revenue projects for the county. The first, a CDL training center, would help locals not have to travel over an hour away to get their CDL license and it would also bring in customers…
Read MoreCity of Dresden Recovery Commemoration Event
Story by Shannon Taylor Senior Investigative Reporter Dresden residents gathered in a packed McWherter Civic Center for a commemoration event of the one-year anniversary of the tornado that destroyed much of Dresden on Dec. 10, 2021. Former Dresden Mayor Jeff Washburn and Weakley County mayor Jake Bynum estimated a turnout of around 125 people attended,…
Read MoreOne year later, WCLTRG faces scrutiny
Story by Shannon Taylor Senior Investigative Reporter Dec. 10 marks the one-year anniversary of the tornado that swept through Dresden, upending the lives of everyone whose path it crossed. Early on, residents had hoped that help would come, but now many feel that hope was lost due to the Weakley County Long Term Recovery Group’s…
Read MoreCounty Commissioners question WCSD resolutions
Story by Senior Investigative Reporter Shannon Taylor At the Nov. 21 County Commission meeting questions were raised regarding resolutions related to the Weakley County Sheriff’s Department. The Weakley County Sheriff’s Department Surplus Property was brought up under new business and Commissioner Jack Vincent spoke up with concerns about the surplus stating, “We did not approve…
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