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Former Dresden Substitute Teacher to Return to Court December 18th.
Former Dresden Elementary substitute teacher Paula Bell, who is accused of assaulting a third grade student, is scheduled to return to Weakley County General Sessions Court December 18th at 9. Following Friday morning’s court appearance, the state said additional evidence had been discovered and would need to be reviewed.
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Martin Receives Grant to Remove Soybean Water Tower
The City of Martin has been approved for a Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grant to help fund the demolition of its soybean water tower. Interim City Manager Brittany Newton announced the grant approval during this month’s informal city board meeting. The grant program, administered by TDEC supports the redevelopment of...
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History Of Obion River Dredging To Be Highlighted
The Jackson Purchase Historical Society will host a program at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 7 in the events center at the Martin Public Library at 410 South Lindell Street, Martin, Tennessee. James and Gary Roberts will review the history of dredging operations along the Obion River in Weakley County,...
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Martin Has a New Mayor
Martin has a new mayor and four new aldermen following Tuesday’s municipal election. David Bell defeated Kent Kelso by 78 votes, receiving 1,238 votes to Kelso’s 1,160. In Ward One, Lori Miles defeated Tony Prince, 461 to 406. In Ward Two, Blake McCollum defeated incumbent Lynette Wagster, 397...
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Tharpe Says Farewell After 35 Years Of City Service
Paris, Tenn.–After 35 years of service to the city of Paris, an emotional Sam Tharpe said farewell at Thursday evening’s meeting of the Paris City Commission. It was Tharpe’s last meeting as a City Commissioner, following the results of Tuesday’s Election. Both Tharpe and Vickey Roberts lost their seats on the Commission, with Jennifer Culpepper and Rickey Searcy elected. Kathy Ray was re-elected; she also serves as Paris Mayor.
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Local community collects donations for Eason family after home fire
MEDINA, Tenn. (WBBJ) - A West Tennessee community is gathering around a local family in need after their home was engulfed in flames. The fire happened on Gibson Cemetery Road near State Route 187 in Medina on Wednesday night. The community is gathering donations and making a Meal Train for the Eason family who lost their home as well as everything inside. Local small businesses are also contributing by holding donation days.
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Team of The Week Milan Bulldogs
MILAN, Tenn. (WBBJ) - The success of a team is not determined by how they start the season, but rather about how they finish For a prestigious team like the Milan bulldogs, they made sure to end the regular season on a high note and they did so by defeating the Peabody Golden Tide 19 to 16, winning their sixth straight and finishing 8-2 overall. Now it’s off to the postseason, as the bulldogs aim to go further than their semifinal appearance one year ago.
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Martin’s Bar-B-Que Offers Thanksgiving Catering Packages
Martin’s Bar-B-Que is making Thanksgiving dinner easier this year with holiday catering packages featuring smoked meats, traditional sides, and desserts. More Hometown Holidays The 2026 Thanksgiving menu includes Martin’s signature whole smoked turkey, sliced smoked ham, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, turnip greens, hash brown casserole, and more. Customers can choose from a full Thanksgiving […] The post Martin’s Bar-B-Que Offers Thanksgiving Catering Packages appeared first on Williamson Source .
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Collegiate Bass Fishing Series To Return To Kentucky Lake
SAN ANTONIO, TX– 2027 will mark the Association of Collegiate Anglers’ 22nd season of contesting major college fishing events, supporting the growth of college fishing and working with schools and companies nationwide to grow the sport of fishing. The Association of Collegiate Anglers remains committed to hosting no-entry-fee, no membership fee events, and creating programs to help college anglers while also providing nationally televised and live streamed coverage of the Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series.
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Another Successful Pancake Day In The Books
Paris, Tenn.–The security crew from Dyersburg State Community College in Paris was among those volunteers manning the big griddle at the Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse Pancake Day Thursday at the First Baptist Church in Paris. From left are Rachel Green, Jordan Klutts and Jeremye Whitaker. Crowds were steady all day at the event, with the Rotary Club meeting and Henry County Schools’ special needs students among the big groups there during the day. Carl Perkins Center officials said, “Another successful pancake day in the books! Thank you to our staff, board members, sponsors, and many other volunteers for making it possible for healing to happen to our children and their families in Henry County!” David Jackson photo.