Cyclone aid 'stopped on tarmac'
The United Nations' top aid official in Asia says he is "furious" over the Myanmar government's refusal to allow the organization to distribute aid to cyclone disaster victims. "We off-loaded the food, and then the authorities refused us permission to take that food away," WFP director Tony Banbury said.
Hezbollah assume control of western Beirut
Sectarian fighting rocked the Lebanese capital for a third day Friday, with small arms, machine-gun and rocket-propelled-grenade fire echoing through the streets.
Tsvangirai to reveal Zimbabwe runoff decision
South African president Thabo Mbeki is traveling to Zimbabwe's capital Friday for more talks with the political leadership there, the South African Foreign Affairs Ministry said.
The Titans Caravan made a stop in Martin on April 14 bringing Pro Bowl defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch, offensive lineman Jake Scott and T-Rac to sign autographs for the fans of the NFL team.
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Cyclone aid 'stopped on tarmac'
The United Nations' top aid official in Asia says he is "furious" over the Myanmar government's refusal to allow the organization to distribute aid to cyclone disaster victims. "We off-loaded the food, and then the authorities refused us permission to take that food away," WFP director Tony Banbury said.
Hezbollah assume control of western Beirut
Sectarian fighting rocked the Lebanese capital for a third day Friday, with small arms, machine-gun and rocket-propelled-grenade fire echoing through the streets.
Tsvangirai to reveal Zimbabwe runoff decision
South African president Thabo Mbeki is traveling to Zimbabwe's capital Friday for more talks with the political leadership there, the South African Foreign Affairs Ministry said.
Union City Council hears plans for walking track at industrial park By DONNA RYDER
Messenger Associate Editor
The area around the pond at Union City’s newest industrial park will see some improvements, but it could be next spring before any work might begin.
Published in The Messenger 5.8.08Read More ... Donna Ryder Messenger Associate Editor
Bill to allow nonsectarian study of the Bible passes state Senate NASHVILLE (AP) — A proposal that would allow the state Department of Education to develop a curriculum for the academic study of the Bible in public schools unanimously passed the Senate, but its sponsor says it may be constitutionally vulnerable.
Published in The Messenger 5.8.08Read More ... AP
Powerball winners come forward ROSEVILLE, Minn. (AP) — He’s a heavy equipment operator. She works at an agricultural research institute. And if Paul and Sue Rosenau keep their word, things won’t change dramatically — despite winning Saturday’s $180.1 million Powerball jackpot.
Published in The Messenger 5.7.08Read More ... AP
EGP seeks tax abatement from county By JOHN BRANNON
Messenger Staff Reporter
Two proposals to abate property taxes for the $170 million Ethanol Grain Processors plant now under construction near Obion have been submitted to the Obion County Commission.
Published in The Messenger 5.7.08Read More ... John Brannon Messenger Staff Reporter
Troy mayor lauds results of Sharefest By DONNA RYDER
Messenger Associate Editor
Mayor Jimmie Hart is proud of Troy.
And, rightfully, he should be.
Published in The Messenger 5.7.08Read More ... Donna Ryder Messenger Associate Editor
Mother and daughter share uncommon bond When the idea of entering a pageant was brought up to Sharon Maloan by her mother, initially Maloan wrinkled up her nose at the suggestion.
Her mother kept insisting however, and Maloan finally gave in. She entered the Miss Martin pageant as a high school senior and took home much more than just a crown in 1980.Read More ... By SARA REID, Staff Writer
How the AT&T legislation affects Tennesseans On Monday, the House overwhelmingly passed a bill that would allow cable and Internet providers to enter into statewide franchise rights. This has become know as the Cable Competition Bill or the AT&T bill.
After two long years of negotiations, some people in Tennessee will have more options when it comes to television, telephone, and Internet providers. Cautiously, I do not think this bill gives all that much hope to rural subscribers. AT&T and other negotiators say it does, but the proof will be seen in the next two to three years.Read More ... By Mark Maddox, State Rep
County's meth labs total 10 in 2008 The number of meth lab seizures in Weakley County has risen to 10 in 2008 after the discovery of a rolling meth lab found April 28 during a routine traffic stop conducted by the Weakley County Sheriff’s Department.Read More ...
David Johnson Chorus celebrates 10th year When the former Dresden High School choral director received the call from a former student, asking him to direct a one-time reunion concert, he had mixed emotions – not the least of which was the fear that he might have to pull the plug if the quality sound from years before was no longer there.
But the old magic was still there, both in harmony and spirit, and 10 years and about 150 concerts later, David Johnson can’t imagine his life without the chorus that now bears his name.Read More ...
Lisa Smartt
Popular writer Lisa Smartt to sign copies of her book It’s just the Smartt thing to do — stopping by Vicki’s Designer Touch on Saturday, May 10, from 12-2 p.m. for Lisa Smartt’s book signing.
Union City Messenger and Weakley County Press free-lance columnist Lisa Smartt will be selling and autographing copies of her book, “The Smartt View: Life, Love, and Cluttered Closets,” for fans who look forward to her column each week.Read More ...
Annual county dinner, auction slated The Exchange Club Carl Perkins Center Advisory Board is hosting the 10th Annual Gibson County Dinner and Auction on March 8 at the Humboldt General Hospital Conference Center. Grab your tickets now and experience “The Love Boat: Sink or Swim!” in cruise ship fashion. Vacation attire is invited and for those who may not know what to wear on a cruise ship, Hawaiian print shirts, khakis, any casual, or denim, or evening wear will be appropriate for this event!Read More ...
Huff, Pitts top list of Twister hopefuls Expect the Union City track program to hit the ground running in its attempt to secure more sectional berths at the Region 7A-AA meet.
Today’s slate of running event finals at the 7A-AA meet is set to start at 3 p.m. (weather permitting) on the campus of the University School of Jackson.
Already known after the preliminaries in select running events on Tuesday is the fact that Scott Huff and Curtis Pitts have clinched spots in today’s 110-meter hurdles finale by finishing third and sixth, respectively.Read More ...
Messenger Sports Briefs for May 8 Briefly
Ex-SF star Grissom
named All-TranSouth
Former South Fulton High School softball standout Aimee Grissom has been named to the TranSouth Conference First-Team.
Grissom, a senior and the starting shortstop at Crichton College in Memphis, was given the honor on April 30 during the first night of the conference’s tournament in Jackson.Read More ...
Past Devilette triumphs a factor in clutch vs. UC If experience is indeed the best teacher, South Fulton gave Union City a good lesson Tuesday in the District 14A Softball Tournament.
The Devilettes, seeking their 10th district title in the past 11 seasons, leaned heavily on that experience by making big plays at the most opportune times while beating UC 5-0 in the winner’s bracket final.
The victory left SF (20-7) as the lone unbeaten in the double-elimination event and puts the Lady Devils within one more win of another district championship. South Fulton also locked up a berth in the regional tournament next week with the triumph and reached the 20-victory mark in a season for the ninth time in 10 seasons under head coach Curt Lee.Read More ... By MIKE HUTCHENS, Messenger Sports Editor
Bats desert, oust OC Run support, or the lack thereof, has been a recurring theme for Obion Central this season.
And as was the case many times throughout the regular season, the bats deserted the Lady Rebels in an 1-0 defeat to Dyersburg during District 13AA Tournament loser’s bracket action.
OC mustered just a pair of hits on the evening with D’burg’s third inning tally enough to decide the game.Read More ...
Ugly duckling Union City sits pretty in finals Union City head coach David Barker summed it up best after his team’s gritty 3-2 triumph over Trenton in the District 14A Tournament.
“I think I heard another coach put it best when he said it doesn’t matter how ugly the girl is as long as you get to the prom,” Barker said after the triumph. “Today, we didn’t do everything well, but we kept the amount of damage they did in check and, as a result, we have gotten to our dance, which happens to be the regional tournament.”Read More ... By KENNETH COKER, Messenger Sports Reporter
