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Casino gambling bill coming soon — Beshear
By ROGER ALFORD
Associated Press
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A long-awaited proposal to open Kentucky to casino gambling could be introduced in the state Senate within days.
Published in The Messenger 1.26.12
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Obama, GOP candidates offer a campaign preview
By DAVID ESPO
Special Correspondent
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — On a day that combined two campaigns into one, President Obama on Wednesday challenged Republicans to raise taxes on the rich as Republicans Mitt Romney and Newt
Published in The Messenger 1.26.12
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Dan Boykin ‘scores’ a fitting honor — gym bearing his name | Dan Boykin ‘scores’ a fitting honor — gym bearing his name
Dan Boykin ‘scores’ a fitting honor — gym bearing his name
By MIKE HUTCHENS
Messenger Sports Editor
Fittingly, the place where Dan Boykin spent a great deal of his time as an educator in the Union City School System will now bear his name.
Published in The Messenger 1.25.12
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Greenfield incident details emerge | Greenfield Fire CHief Bob Dudley, Greenfield Mayor Eddie McKelvy, Greenfield Police Chief Danny Harris, Legends Lil' Italy, Renardo Jackson
Greenfield incident details emerge
Officials in Greenfield are still trying to piece together the turn of events that brought down a building on Front Street and cost a construction worker his life.
A construction crew was working to clear a lot on Front Street in downtown Greenfield Monday morning when the adjacent restaurant, Legends Lil’ Italy collapsed, trapping three crew members in the rubble.
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Road honors Dresden coach | Dresden High School, Lions football, Coach Scott Hewett
Road honors Dresden coach
TAKE THIS ROAD – Dresden Quarterback Club president Debbie Moran (left) presented former Lions’ high school football head coach Scott Hewett (right) a replica of a street sign Saturday night at the 2011 team’s awards banquet. Read More ...
 
UTM launches veterinary program
Veterinary technologists can be described as the equivalent of R.N.s in the animal world, and the vet-tech job market is expected to grow by more than twenty percent in the next six years.
“There are lots of diverse job opportunities. The job market is really strong,” said Jason Roberts, assistant professor of animal science at the University of Tennessee at Martin.
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Messenger Sports

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UCMS girls’ season
ends in overtime

Published in The Messenger 1.27.12

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Bethel stays in-house with football choice
Chris Elliott as the new head coach of the Bethel University program.
Elliott takes over for Dino Kaklis who recently resigned. Elliott is the 10th coach in the history of the program.
Published in The Messenger 1.27.12
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UTM clocks out early in loss
By KEVIN WEAKS
Messenger Sports
UT Martin just can’t seem to put together a full 40 minutes.
A 12-minute stretch in the fourth quarter doomed the Skyhawks in their latest setback, a 72-59 loss to Published in The Messenger 1.27.12
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Weakley County Sports

More work pays off for Smith, Gleason
By RANDY CAVIN
Press Sports
Extra pregame work paid off for Gleason’s Calay Smith as she helped the Lady Bulldogs keep pace with Dresden in a tight District 13A race.
 Published in The WCP 1.26.12
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Most wins easy for Weakley clubs
Tuesday night was a lot like an off night across Weakley County.
Of the eight local teams in action, seven came away winners, including four double-digit victories.
Westview had the easiest night as the Lady Chargers whipped Milan 64-7 and then the boys rolled to a 72-45 verdict.
 Published in The WCP 1.26.12
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Bethel stays in-house with choice for football
Chris Elliott as the new head coach of the Bethel University program.
Elliott takes over for Dino Kaklis who recently resigned. Elliott is the 10th coach in the history of the program.
Published in The WCP 1.26.12
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NewsNotes

Lunchtime theater offered
Community members with a taste for comedy are invited to enjoy Lunch Box Theatre performances from noon-1 p.m. on Wednesdays throughout the month of February. Read More ...
 
Valentine's Day dinner planned
Sonz of Thunder will be hosting a Valentine’s dinner at Richie and Reggie’s Barbecue located on Highway 22 in Dresden from 5 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Feb. 14. Read More ...
 
Republican women to meet Tuesday
The Weakley County Republican Women will meet with the College Republicans Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at the Weakley County Republican headquarters on Lindell Street in downtown Martin where Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey will be the guest speaker. Read More ...
 
DNA workshop set
The Messenger, January 27, 2012
The Tennessee State Library and Archives in Nashville will host a DNA-based workshop Feb. 18 from 9-10:30 a.m. J. Mark Lowe will be the guest speaker, assisted by John F. Baker Jr.
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Poster contest slated
The Messenger, January 27, 2012
Obion County School System students in fourth and fifth grades are encouraged to participate in the “Tar Wars” poster contest, according to Chastity Homra, the Obion County Coordinated School Health Director. 
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Soybean Festival 2011: "There's Nothing Like the Bean"

Dr. Jim Byford and Larry Holder, both of Martin, composed "There's Nothing Like the Bean" in celebration of the annual Tennessee Soybean Festival. For the last three years, the song has been incorporated into the annual Mayor's Kickoff Luncheon during festival week.


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Gleason's Tater Town Special 2011 Parade

Each year, the City of Gleason pays homeage to its historic cash crop, the sweet potato, with a Tater Town Special celebration. the event occurs every 3rd weekend in August.


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