Dresden man charged with statutory rape
By BRAD GASKINS
News Editor
A Dresden man has been charged with aggravated statutory rape.
According to an affidavit, Raymond Isbell, 31, was charged after a 16-year-old girl told authorities he performed oral sex on her on at least two separate occasions.
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UTM to host Memorial Day commemoration
Vietnam War veteran Walter Michael (Mike) Davis Sr. will be the guest speaker at the University of Tennessee at Martin 13th annual Memorial Day Commemoration set for 9 a.m. Friday at the Hall-Moody Administration Building entrance.
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Girl remains optimistic after kidney transplant
While many girls were scurrying to find that perfect dress for the prom, Obion County junior Kathalina (Lina) Moore was at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville getting a new kidney.
Almost two years after being diagnosed with Stage 5 kidney disease, Lina is a couple of more doctors visits and one surgery away from hopefully dealing with the end of a successful kidney transplant.
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KTRA announces plans to promote region
By KEVIN BOWDEN
Special to The Press
MARTIN — Without revealing any specific details, officials with the Ken-Tenn Regional Alliance have announced plans to promote economic development in the region.
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County Commission holds regular meeting
By BRAD GASKINS
News Editor
DRESDEN — The Weakley County Commission met Monday for its regular meeting at the courthouse.
During the meeting, the commission:
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Everett-Stewart ready for Airport Expo
By KEVIN BOWDEN
Special to The Press
Gordon Wade knows a thing or two about aviation, and he’d like to share his knowledge with local high school students who might be considering a career in aviation.
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Hope of Martin grant approved
By JOE LOFARO
Special to The Press
MARTIN — Martin Mayor Randy Brundige and the Board of Aldermen voted Monday in favor of a $1,500 grant to Hope of Martin, a community organization that plans to ultimately build five duplexes on the property formerly known as Campbell Trailer Park on Highland Street.
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Taylor hires a lawyer, weighs his options in campus robbery case
By BRAD GASKINS
News Editor
DRESDEN — The alleged ringleader of a November armed robbery and kidnapping on the University of Tennessee at Martin campus was back in court Thursday.
Richard Taylor, through a public defender, said he recently hired a Nashville attorney who needs more time to prepare and was unable to attend the hearing because of a scheduling conflict.
The case was continued until May 30.
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Clifton, Butler tell kids to say ‘no’
By RANDY CAVIN
Press Sports
MARTIN — The messages were different, but the meaning was the same.
Two well-known athletes spoke to 100 Martin Middle eighth-graders and 150 Martin Elementary fifth-graders at the D.A.R.E (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) graduation on Friday at the Martin Middle School.
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Family Night Out returns Saturday
By JOE LOFARO
Special to The Press
The Martin Historic Business District (MHBD) will host its first Family Night Out of 2013 from 6-9 p.m. Saturday in Festival Park downtown. The City of Martin has partnered with the MHBD.
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Kelley named dean of UTM department
Dr. R. Mark Kelley has been appointed as the new dean of the UT Martin College of Education, Health and Behavioral Sciences, effective July 1.
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Eight arrested after secret indictments
A Weakley County Grand Jury, meeting for the May session, handed down secret indictments as a result of an undercover drug operation conducted by the criminal
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