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Storms kill 1, close schools in Weakley County
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The early morning storms which felled trees and power lines causing power outages across the county forced Weakley County Schools Director Randy Frazier to close schools on Tuesday. A tour of facilities with department heads disclosed the greatest damage occurred at Dresden High School and the district’s Bus and Maintenance Garage.
According to county emergency management officials, one person died when a tree fell on a mobile home with the person in it.
At the school district garage, a power line was downed in the drive, doors were torn off and found mangled several feet away, and the roof suffered minimal damage, Frazier reported. Ron Byington, transportation director, and his staff were on the scene as the sun rose to begin to address the situation.
By Editor | April 23, 2021 |
Norma and Mike Parham
Michael “Mike” Parham and Norma Moody Parham were married July 2, 1977. Mike and Norma are the proud parents of Kurt, married to Lindsey Donoho Parham, and Kyle, married to Brandi Young Parham. Their four grandchildren are Abbie, Maddie, Hailey, and Rachel. Mike and Norma are active members of Lebanon church of Christ in Dresden. Mike has served as song leader for 29 years and has been caretaker for the church building, church yard, and cemetery for 38 years. Both Mike and Norma have taught Sunday School classes at Lebanon.
Riding a Kawasaki and Ultra Classic Harley Davidson motorcycle has been a huge part of their lives. They have taken trips on two wheels to Yellowstone National Park, Glacier National Park, Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Canada, and many interesting places across the United States. Mike and Norma met and started dating in the 1970s as Mike rode his motorcycle around the court square of Dresden on a Sunday afternoon
Molly Donovan enrolled her two daughters in home schooling after they expressed fear of COVID-19. Donovan said that the level of anxiety her children have shown her is "terrifying."
By Editor | February 4, 2021 |
Dresden Elementary School Teacher Lisa Whitworth
BY KAREN CAMPBELL
Weakley County Schools Communications Director
DRESDEN (January 28) – When IXL Learning announced its seventh annual Elite 100 list, Dresden Elementary’s Lisa Whitworth was among a select group of teachers recognized for creatively utilizing the personalized learning program during the 2019-20 academic year. IXL selected the list of 100 from 700,000 teachers and ISL users worldwide. The Elite 100 list this year includes teachers from 36 U.S. states, as well as in Canada and Venezuela. “Educators taught us lessons about resilience and dedication that we’ll never forget. They inspired us as they continued to serve their students despite unimaginable disruptions,” said Paul Mishkin, CEO of IXL Learning. “This year’s Elite 100 award winners are brilliant examples of how tenacious teachers utilize IXL to personalize learning, provide innovative instruction and nurtur