The following cases were disposed of in Weakley County General Sessions Court between June 14–20, 2026, according to court records : Max Robert Woods — Seat belt violation (18 and older) — …

The following cases were disposed of in Weakley County Circuit Court between June 21–27, 2026, according to court records : Brent Steven Wright — Probation violation (booked) — Guilty plea …

Middle and high school students took part in a Youth Summer Kickback on June 30 after plans for a Summer Field Day were adjusted because of a heat advisory. The event, originally planned as an …

The Northwest Tennessee Local Food Network is accepting applications for two positions connected to its USDA-funded C.H.E.F., or Children’s Health through Education and Food, program. The …

Discovery Park of America will host a two-day Independence Day weekend celebration July 3 and 4 as part of its yearlong America 250 programming. The museum and heritage park will be open with …

Abigail Hayes, an agriculture major from Martin, was among six University of Tennessee at Martin students who served as counselors during the Tennessee Governor’s School for the Agricultural …

Keely Mathis of Dresden was named to the Spring 2026 Chancellor’s Honor Roll at the University of Mississippi. Mathis is enrolled in the B.A.Ed. in mathematics education program. The …

Amy Kang of Martin earned a Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering with highest honors from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. Kang was among 7,129 undergraduate and graduate …

Amber Denise Reynolds of Martin earned a Master of Science in education, special education K-12, from Arkansas State University during spring commencement. Arkansas State awarded associate, …

July 18 — Community Playdate 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Weldon Park, next to the post office in downtown Martin. Families are invited to enjoy bounce houses, a magician and balloon artist, face painting, a …

Weakley County Soil and Water Conservation District is taking applications for 2027 Tennessee Department of Agriculture Projects from July 15, 2026, to August 15, 2026.  Farm owners and …

Benjamin Kroll of Sharon was the first winner of the Weakley County Library Crawl. Kroll found Digby at all five libraries in Weakley County. Participating libraries include Sharon Public …

American Legion Post 55 is working with community members and local businesses to help keep Martin’s fireworks show from being canceled after city funding fell short. The City of Martin did …

We Care Ministries in Martin received support from two volunteer groups this past week, helping with donations, food bank service and a new window display at the ministry’s thrift store. …

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the Weakley County Jail between June 15–21, 2026. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Geoffrey Richard Akers — failure to …

Gary Dale Smith, Carol Ann Smith to Daniel Fortune- Tracts Joshua P. Hopper, Cari O. Hopper to Daniel Klimek, Roberta Klimek- Greenfield Hwy 54 Dresden Debra Lynn Bateman to Steadfast Home …

Weakley County EMA recently recognized several achievements and promotions during its quarterly volunteer meeting. Dylan Reynolds was recognized for completing HazMat Awareness training. Doug …

Freed-Hardeman University has released the names of students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the spring semester. To be named to the President’s List, a student must be …