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Traveling Civil War exhibit adds 2 panels about West Tennessee
JACKSON (AP) — A traveling exhibit about the Civil War has been enlarged to include two new panels about West Tennessee.
Published in The Messenger 2.3.12
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January a deadly month on local roads
January was a deadly month on Obion County’s roadways, with five people killed in three separate traffic crashes.
Published in The Messenger 2.2.12
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Pinion contacted about state Senate post
By KEVIN BOWDEN
Staff Reporter
State Sen. Roy Herron’s recent announcement he would not be seeking re-election in the fall has left open a strategic seat in the upper house of the state Legislature.
Published in The Messenger 2.2.12
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Vehicle burglars busted in Dresden
A trio of alleged vehicle burglars have been arrested by the Dresden Police Department. Dresden Police Chief Randal Walker reported a rash of vehicle burglaries which took place over the weekend in various parts of Dresden. Read More ...
 
Greenfield building inspection complete | Legends Lil' Italy, Greenfield, J.P. Thomas and Associates, building collapse
Greenfield building inspection complete
The report containing details of the apparent cause of the collapse of the Legends Lil’ Italy building in Greenfield, which cost a man his life last week, has been released. Read More ...
 
Martin hosts Ron Ramsey | Huntingdon attorney John Stevens, Republican Party vice-chair Sheila Swearingen and Sharon’s Road Runner Driving Academy owner Richard Milam, Ron Ramsey
Martin hosts Ron Ramsey
Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey’s visit to Martin Tuesday was a combination of business and pleasure as the Weakley County Republican Party headquarters on Lindell Street in downtown Martin served as the host site for the mix and mingle. Read More ...
 
Messenger Sports

OC YOUTH HOOPS
OC Youth Basketball League
1st-2nd Grade Girls
Foundation Bank 14
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Remember When? —Anthony Hutch goes from Red Devil to Murray St. Racer
Remember when takes a look back at the local stories from the files of The Messenger that took place 1, 5, 10, 20 and 30 years ago.
30 Years Ago
Published in The Messenger 2.3.12
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Latest Racer victory looks good enough
MURRAY (AP) — Even though the first half wasn’t pretty, Murray State ended the night with its 22nd consecutive victory.
Published in The Messenger 2.3.12
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Weakley County Sports

Area products again at center of ‘Super’ storm | Area products again at center of ‘Super’ storm
Area products again at center of ‘Super’ storm
By MIKE HUTCHENS
Press Sports
Who says lightning never strikes twice in the same place?
For the second time in four years, a pair of former West Tennessee prep athletes are in the eye of the perfect sports storm.
 Published in The WCP 2.2.12
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Dresden’s McPeak making short trip
By KEVIN WEAKS
Press Sports
Size — and skill — matter.
Tyler McPeak has the size and the skill, and now he has a college scholarship. Published in The WCP 2.2.12
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Only Greenfield girls can get shots to fall
By RANDY CAVIN
Press Sports
Greenfield’s girls hit six first half 3-pointers as they cruised to a win. One bad quarter was one too many for the Yellowjacket boys.
Published in The WCP 2.2.12
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NewsNotes

Ministerial Alliance meeting set

Ministerial Alliance meeting set
The Martin Area Ministerial Alliance will hold their monthly breakfast meeting at 8 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, 123 University St. in Martin

Published in The WCP 2.2.12

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Harding is guest speaker

Harding is
guest speaker
Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Jim Harding of Huntingdon, the 19th most decorated military service member in the nation, will be guest speaker Tuesday at 6 p.m. for the monthly Weakley County Republican Party 

Published in The WCP 2.2.12

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Purple martins sighted
The Messenger, February 3, 2012
Jimmy Neal is the early bird.
He contacted The Messenger early this morning to make the first report of purple martins arriving in the area.
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Riders to meet
The Messenger, February 3, 2012
Ken-Ten chapter of Southern Cruisers Riding Club will meet Saturday at Snappy Tomato Pizza in Union City. The meal will begin at 7 p.m., with the meeting to follow at 7:30. Guest are welcome to attend, a spokesman said. For more information on Southern Cruisers, go to www.southerncruisers.net 
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Orientation planned
The Messenger, February 3, 2012
Union City Board of Education will conduct board orientation Tuesday at 6  p.m. in the conference room of the board office in the Union City Municipal Building.
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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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