Dresden Attorney Jeff Washburn has Announced his Retirement

Dresden attorney Jeff Washburn has announced that he has retired from the private practice of law and has taken a full-time job with the 27th Judicial District Public Defender’s office. Washburn stated that he is working to
Roy James, 100, Union City

Graveside service for Roy B. James, will be at 11 on Saturday, October 18th in Young Cemetery in McEwen. Visitation will be at White-Ranson Funeral Home on Friday, October 17th from 3 to 5.
Dr. Stephen Mansfield, 72, Martin

A memorial service for Dr. Stephen Mansfield will be held at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church on Old Troy Road in Martin on Sunday, October 19th at 2. The family will receive friends on Sunday beginning at 1,
Inmates Will Only Receive Mail Digitally Beginning November 3rd

The Tennessee Department of Corrections will transition from physical mail to digitized mail for inmates at all TDOC facilities beginning November 3rd. Inmates will receive their mail at a centralized, off-site facility where it will be processed,
TDOT Launches New Scout Patch for “No Trash November”

The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s “Nobody Trashes Tennessee” litter prevention campaign is rolling out the third patch in its scouting and youth patch series since its launch in 2023. The new patch is being launched in
I-240 Memphis Ranks Fourth Riskiest Road

If you drive to Memphis and take I-240 give your attention to your driving. I-240 ranks fourth on Allstate Insurance Company’s list of the riskiest roads. The road is near the Summer Avenue exit identified as the
Joan Callis, 76, Martin

Burial services for Ms. Joan Callis will be held at 10 on Saturday, October 25th, in Collier Cemetery in Martin. Friends and Family are asked to join at the cemetery at the time of the service.
Drug Trafficking Arrests in Mayfield

The Graves County Sheriff’s Department arrested two individuals for illegal drug sales at an apartment in Mayfield. The Birch Cove apartment residents, 40 year old Lisa Taylor and 47 year old Johnny Storey, were arrested on multiple
2nd Annual Junior Fairytale Night

Tickets are on sale now for the 2nd annual Junior Fairytale in Greenfield Monday at Veterans Park Pavillion, sponsored by the Junior class at Greenfield High School. City Recorder Jerica Spikes tells Thunderbolt News about year
Public Notice of Vacancy in Weakly County Elected Office

A Weakley County Constable has announced that he is stepping down from his position in District 9, which is the Dresden area. The resignation of Constable Austin Powell was submitted Tuesday. The Weakley County Commission