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Obama sets end date to Iraq war
By BEN FELLER
Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — A “substantial” number of the roughly 100,000 U.S. combat troops to be pulled out of Iraq by Aug. 31, 2010, will remain in the war zone until at least December to ensure national elections there go smoothly, senior Obama administration officials say. Read More ...
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U of Tenn. campuses to cut about 800 jobs
By DUNCAN MANSFIELD
Associated Press Writer
KNOXVILLE (AP) — University of Tennessee campus leaders are proposing to eliminate nearly 800 positions, raise tuition and cut programs to offset declining state revenues. Read More ...
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Annie 2.27.09
Dear Annie: I’m 27 years old and live with my parents, who are both in their mid-50s. A few months ago, my dad was forced to quit his job. Read More ...
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Argus Hamilton
HOLLYWOOD — God bless America, and how’s everybody?
Los Angeles octuplet mother Nadya Suleman got a million dollar offer Thursday to star in a porno movie. The producer wants her to do many of them. The taxpayers of Los Angeles absolutely refuse to allow it unless there is birth control on the set.
Published in The Messenger 2.27.09
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Lady Rebs survive to live another day
BROWNSVILLE — Eddie Suiter admitted it was one of those “No! No! Good shot!” moments.
The Obion Central girls’ coach admitted his reaction when Kacee Eaves fired up a questionable 3-pointer with the Lady Rebels clinging to a one-point lead over Haywood and just 1:15 to play in Thursday’s Region 7-2A Tournament quarterfinals.
Eaves’ effort — from just right of the key — ended up banking off the backboard and into the net, giving OC a little bit of a cushion that it ultimately needed in finally escaping with a 61-58 victory over the Lady Tomcats. Read More ...
By MIKE HUTCHENS, Messenger Sports Editor |
Region 7A/7AA Tournament Schedule
TOURNEY TICKER
REGION 7A
Girls
Quarterfinals
Tonight
Lake Co. at West Carroll (7:00)
Huntingdon at Humboldt (7:00)
Clarksburg at Bradford (7:00)
McKenzie at Gleason (7:00)
Boys
Quarterfinals
Friday
Union City at West Carroll (7:00)
Clarksburg at Humboldt (7:00)
Huntingdon at Lake Co. (7:00)
Trenton at Big Sandy (7:00)
REGION 7AA
Girls
Quarterfinals
Tonight
Obion Central at Haywood (6:30)
Covington at Gibson Co. (6:30)
Milan at J. Northside (7:00)
Fayette-Ware at Westview (6:30)
Boys
Quarterfinals
Friday
Obion Central at Covington (7:00)
Fayette-Ware at Westview (6:30)
Milan at J. Northside (7:00)
Haywood at Dyer Co. (7:00) Read More ...
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Outright OVC crown there for UTM taking
UT Martin’s fate is ultimately in its own hands now.
Senior Olajide Hay turned in a career night with 22 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Skyhawks to a 74-55 victory over Eastern Kentucky University and a share of the Ohio Valley Conference regular season title Thursday night in the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center.
UT Martin will close out the 2008-09 regular season at 6 p.m. Saturday against visiting Morehead State. Read More ...
By UTM Sports Information |
Messenger Sports Briefs for February 27
Briefly
First football coach
named at So. Gibson
Scott Stidham has been named the first football coach at South Gibson High School, which is set to open this fall in Medina.
Stidham, who worked under P.A. Pratt at Crockett County the past two seasons and played his college football at Tennessee-Martin, was introduced as the new school’s first gridiron mentor on Thursday morning. Read More ...
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Redskins waste little time, nab Albert
WASHINGTON (AP) — Moving swiftly in the first hours of free agency, the Washington Redskins opened their deep pockets and snagged perhaps the biggest name available: All-Pro defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth.
The longtime Tennessee Titans defensive tackle agreed to a seven-year deal worth approximately $100 million early this morning. The Redskins, known for their expediency in such matters, wasted no time scheduling a 5 p.m. news conference for their latest marquee signing. Read More ...
By JOSEPH WHITE, AP Sports Writer |
Lady Vols can’t escape LSU this time
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — This time, LSU made the free throws at the end of a game and hung on for the win.
When LSU and Tennessee met at the Final Four in Tampa, Fla., last year, LSU made two free throws with 7.1 seconds left. But Tennessee scored at the buzzer to win en route to its eighth national championship.
On Thursday night, LSU got two free throws from Katherine Graham with 7.9 seconds left and a defensive stop to hold off No. 18 Tennessee 63-61.
LSU, trying to build its NCAA Tournament resume with a late surge, improved to 16-9 and 9-4 in the Southeastern Conference with its fourth straight win.
Tennessee (19-9, 8-5) lost for the third time in its past four games. Read More ...
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Tiger’s tour return cut short by Clark
MARANA, Ariz. (AP) — Golf waited eight months. Tiger Woods lasted only two days.
Woods had hardly any complaints about his first tournament since knee surgery in June, right after a momentous U.S. Open victory that made fans anticipate his return even more.
His swing looked as good as ever.
He felt no soreness or pain in his knee after walking 50 holes over three days, including a practice round.
What few people anticipated — especially after Woods opened the Accenture Match Play Championship with a resounding victory — was that he would be headed home after the second round Thursday. Read More ...
By DOUG FERGUSON, AP Golf Writer |
Manny not a Dodger
PHOENIX (AP) — Manny Ramirez has rejected yet another offer from the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Dodgers announced Thursday night the star outfielder’s agent Scott Boras had declined the offer — a $25 million, one-year contract with a $20 million player option for 2010 — the club’s fourth this offseason. Read More ...
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Board meeting set
February 27, 2009
The Indigent Care Fund Board of Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City will meet 1 p.m. Wednesday in the tower conference room at the hospital. Read More ...
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Build to begin
February 27, 2009
A new Habitat for Humanity “build” will get under way March 7 on North Ury Street in Union City. Read More ...
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Child abuse charged
February 27, 2009
A Union City woman was charged with child abuse after allegedly leaving two very young children alone in her apartment Thursday evening. Read More ...
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OCNH meet slated
February 27, 2009
There will be a meeting of the board of directors of the Obion County Nursing Home March 9 at 6 p.m. at the Obion County Courthouse. Read More ...
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Parenting class set
February 27, 2009
A “parenting in transition” class has been set for parents filing for divorce who have children 18 years old and younger. The class will be held Tuesday at the Obion County Public Library at 1221 East Reelfoot Ave. from 5-9. Read More ...
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SOAR will meet
February 27, 2009
The local chapter of the Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees will meet Monday at 10 a.m. at 511 West Main St., the location of the United Steelworkers Local 878 hall. Read More ...
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Taxes due in SF
February 27, 2009
South Fulton city taxes are due, without penalty, by Monday at 4 p.m., according to a spokesman. Read More ...
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Carl Bell
February 27, 2009
Carl Bell, 70, of Union City died 10:29 p.m. Feb. 25, 2009, at his home. Read More ...
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Nellie Callis
February 27, 2009
Nellie May (Johnson) Callis, 96, of Martin died Feb. 25, 2009, at Van Ayer Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation in Martin. Read More ...
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Nick nixed on ‘Idol’
By DERRIK J. LANG
AP Entertainment Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nick Mitchell probably won’t be having the last laugh on “American Idol.” Read More ...
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Pageants scheduled
Medina Elementary School Relay for Life Team is sponsoring the 2009 Medina Spring pageants March 7 in the Medina Elementary School gym. Read More ...
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