Dresden Enterprise

12/03/2025

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11/24/2025

All three Martin officials accused of misusing more than $450,000 in city funds pled not guilty this morning in Weakley County Circuit Court.
Judge Jeff Parham set a review hearing for Feb. 9.
Here’s what happened in court — and a recap of the charges:

Three current and former City of Martin officials accused of misusing more than $450,000 in public funds appeared in Weakley County Circuit Court Monday morning and entered not guilty …

11/20/2025

This week's e-edition is LIVE!

11/13/2025

✨ This week’s e-edition of the Dresden Enterprise is now live!

11/12/2025

🎉 Exciting news! We’re thrilled to introduce the 2026 WestStar class, which features 33 wonderful leaders from across the region. Their journey is just beginning, and together, we’re shaping the future of West Tennessee!

During their WestStar journey, they’ll collaborate with peers and community changemakers, explore key issues shaping our region, and develop new ways to strengthen West Tennessee’s future.

Help us give a warm welcome to the 2026 class! 👏🌟

11/12/2025

The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office says more than $450,000 in city funds were misused over a 10-year span.
Martin’s mayor, the city’s economic development director, and a former police department custodian have all been indicted.
Read the full investigation and see the Comptroller’s findings here 👉

State Investigation …

11/12/2025

11/10/2025

A picture that is Weakley County Sports Hall of Fame worthy.
The only three women from Weakley County to wear the Lady Vol uniform. Tess Darby (Greenfield), Emily Roberts Laird (Sharon and played for Westview) and Edie Darby (Greenfield). Today, they met for the first time at the UT Martin Lady Skyhawks vs. the UT Lady Vol game on the campus of UTM.
Emily is a 2025 WCSHOF inductee.

Picture made by Jennifer Reddick Schlicht