Gleason News

Anticipation and excitement is higher than ever as area singers prepare for the 6th Annual West TN Idol finals, part of the Colgate Country Showdown.

Rebecca Lynn Howard, a singer and songwriter known for her No. 1 hit 'Forgive,' will perform and judge this year's finale of West Tennessee Idol, a localized singing competition in the style of 'American Idol.' ...

China plans mass exodus from quake zone Authorities are expanding plans to evacuate people in southwestern China as water piles up behind a dam created by an earthquake landslide, state-run media reported ...

Jackson police are searching for two masked gunmen who robbed the Walgreens at 1334 North Highland Ave., according to a release.

The preliminary hearing for murder suspect Thomas Randal Pruitt has been continued until July 9, according to Weakley County Sheriff Mark Wilson.

A Weakley County man who previously served time on a manslaughter conviction is scheduled in court this week to face a murder charge in his father's death.

A Weakley County man has been charged with second-degree murder after he shot his father during a domestic dispute Thursday night, according to the Sheriff's Department. via The Jackson Sun

“Your generation can change the way we live and the way our world lives”

Jackson State Community College concluded its 40th anniversary celebration with the college's 40th commencement exercise at Oman Arena on Saturday afternoon. via The Jackson Sun

Extra innings required twice for Dawgs to sweep G'field Stopping the Train - Greenfield catcher Brady Medling blocks the plate and applies the tag to Bulldog Alex Verdell Tuesday afternoon at Gleason. via Weakley County Press

Zimbabwe opposition warns of genocide A senior opposition leader accused Zimbabwe's ruling party Tuesday of unleashing an "orgy of violence" across the country in the wake of a disputed presidential election. via Weakley County Press

“The longer I've been in education, I've realized more and more how professional the teachers are.”

School board recognizes outstanding teachers By Sara Reid The Weakley County School Board recognized teachers who make a difference at their April session concentrating recognition of a job well done. via Weakley County Press

Shirelle Fine * Reader Submitted * April 8, 2008 Bob Fine III of Dover, TN won the drag race in the Super Pro class driving his M&M Dragster. via The Leaf Chronicle

“The acquisition of the Brownsville combustion turbine plant is another step in TVA's efforts to meet its customer needs with clean, cost-effective generation”

Six years after the collapse of energy giant Enron Corp., TVA has agreed to buy another one of Enron's former gas-fired plants for only a fraction of what was spent to build the facility. via Chattanooga Times Free Press

“Waiting. An undercover officer is constantly waiting for something to happen, and it's extremely boring”

In the outer office of the New Johnsonville Police Department, there's a wooden bench with two handcuffs fastened to the seat. via The News-Democrat

“Certainly, we know that we do a very good job with all our students in Lake County”

Lake County High School was recognized among the nation's best in an article that appeared in U.S. News and World Report. via The Lake County Banner

“The fact that the Co-op has won three straight Pinnacle Awards is a tribute to Jimmy, a strong group of employees, and a board of directors who take a caring, hands-on approach.”

Accepting the Pinnacle Award for Cocke Farmers Cooperative are, from left, directors Phillip Morgan, Burl Roberts, Randall Frisbee, Lonnie Ottinger, and Jerry Williams, president Bob Barger, director Tommy ... via Newport Plain Talk

Monday afternoon the Loudon Utility Board approved previously discussed rate increases for a proposed 10-year plan for the utility departments. via Loudon County News

“This grant means jobs and growth in Weakley County”

Death claims amid Myanmar crackdown United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is to send a special envoy to Myanmar amid reports of several deaths in clashes Wednesday between security forces and thousands ... via Weakley County Press

In Friday's league match, the visiting Lake County Falcons football squad scored a close 21-18 victory over the Gleason Bulldogs. via MaxPreps

Greenfield Yellowjackets fans left the game content Friday as they saw their football team gain a win over the visiting Gleason Bulldogs , 30-8 in a league battle. via MaxPreps