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Dresden · DresdenShannon Taylor Editor The city of Greenfield discussed its beer ordinance at its April 9 monthly meeting. Alderwoman Kelly Keylon spoke on the issue. “I was looking at our beer ordinance in comparison to other beer ordinances within the county and other surrounding areas and ours was a little outdated compared to all theirs,” Keylon stated. According to Keylon, the city didn’t address some issues like the beer board. “Our beer board is not our…See the Story
Greenfield Board Considering Liquor by the Drink Referendum
Dresden · DresdenBy Sabrina Bates Staff Writer Greenfield FFA Plant Sale Greenhouse (preferably use this one if going in DE only)After months of nurturing seeds, feeding sprouts and waiting for blooms to emerge, members of the Greenfield FFA are ready to share their efforts with the public. The Greenfield School greenhouse will be open to the public on Saturday from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. for the FFA’s annual plant sale. Greenhouses at Greenfield and Westview high …See the Story
Local FFA Chapters prep for annual plant sales
Charter Schools · DresdenThe sponsor of a teacher gun-carry bill in public and public charter schools across Tennessee, Rep. Ryan Williams (R-42) of Cookeville, told House members on Monday that he was placing the bill on hold, in the spirit of bipartisanship, after the measure passed the state Senate last week. SABRINA BATES/Jackson Post Discussion and vote on measure has potential to pass without public notice By Sabrina Bates Staff Writer A legislative proposal allow…See the Story
Teacher gun-carry bill ‘held’ in TN House
Dresden · DresdenShannon Taylor Editor Shannon Taylor Editor of The Dresden Enterprise & The Martin Post A couple of weeks ago, my 14-year-old daughter brought home a permission slip to participate in a sex education course at school. I signed the permission slip. There was no information included on what would be taught, however, I didn’t think anything of it. A week later, she brought home a booklet and said, “You’re going to want to look over this. I’m sure y…See the Story
Shannon’s Soapbox: Sex Education in Tennessee Schools
Dresden · DresdenPersonnel Physical Examination Policy Goes into Effect After 2nd Reading Shannon Taylor Editor The monthly Weakley County School Board meeting was held Thursday, April 4 at Dresden Middle School.
Principal David Lewellen stated that while normally the principals get up and speak about their school, what better way to hear about the school than from its students. Eighth-grader Maggie Robinson, a Beta student member, and Madeline Thomas, President…See the Story
Personnel Physical Examination Policy Goes into Effect After 2nd Reading
Dresden · DresdenDaniel Richardson CEO Richardson Media Group There has been some confusion over the past few weeks over this newspaper’s compliance with certain regulatory requirements regarding the posting of public notices. The confusion began when an email from the owner of another publishing company sent emails to those responsible for placing public notices stating, “I want make you aware that legal notices published in the Dresden Enterprise are not meet…See the Story
Clarification: Enterprise in compliance with public notice laws
Dresden · DresdenShannon Taylor Editor Dresden Police Chief Bryan Chandler introduced his police officers to the Dresden board of mayor and alderman at the April 1 board meeting.
“A couple of weeks ago, nobody really knew who was working for the police department anymore, and I’ve asked my police department to be here this evening to recognize each one of them. I’m very proud of every one of them,” Chandler stated.
Chandler introduced Sergeant Thomas Travis is a…See the Story
Dresden Police Chief Introduces Officers to the Board
Dresden · DresdenShannon Taylor Editor Weakley County saw an increase in sexually transmitted infections since 2000 according to a recently released 2022 report from the Centers of Disease Control (CDC). Chlamydia rates have more than doubled since 2000, while gonorrhea more than tripled over the same period. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report showed that syphilis rates are now reaching the same levels seen in the 1950s. Counties in Tennessee…See the Story