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S-S-SCARY SITUATION
Monday morning, Obion County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program hosted Safari Greg, who wowed his young audience with a plethora of exotic animals. Volunteers from the library’s Teen Advisory Group. Read More ...
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‘DISCOVER’ING A MILITARY HISTORY
A helicopter that will be on display in the Military History Gallery at Discovery Park of America was moved from its former storage location to the 50-acre educational and entertainment complex under construction on Everett Boulevard in Union City Read More ...
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Brenda Baker: There will always be a need for help
Many area residents are truly Angels on Earth, selflessly giving of their time and talents to help others in the community. The Messenger is honoring those people in a special series of articles.
By HOPE MONTGOMERY
Messenger Intern
Brenda Baker of Obion has left her legacy all over this area — from writing her name in the cement on the pillars of the Obion County Public Library to creating different services around the county for the benefit of future generations.
Published in The Messenger 6.17.13 Read More ...
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Senator: Immigration bill could decide 2016 election
By PHILIP ELLIOTT
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans’ hopes to reclaim the White House in the 2016 elections hinge on whether they support — or sabotage — the immigration overhaul being debated in the Senate, two lawmakers who helped write the proposal warn.
Published in The Messenger 6.17.13 Read More ...
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IRS official contradicts claims about tea party group reviews
WASHINGTON (AP) — An Internal Revenue Service supervisor in Washington says she was personally involved in scrutinizing some of the earliest applications from tea party groups seeking tax-exempt status, including some requests that languished for more than a year without action.
Holly Paz, who until recently was a top deputy in the division that handles applications for tax-exempt status, told congressional investigators she reviewed 20 to 30 applications. Her assertion contradicts initial claims by the agency that a small group of agents working in an office in Cincinnati were solely responsible for mishandling the applications.
Published in The Messenger 6.17.13 Read More ...
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Report: Deputy shoots woman during search after she pulls firearm
By BRAD GASKINS
Special to The Messenger
A woman was airlifted to a hospital Friday after a Weakley County sheriff’s deputy shot her during the execution of a search warrant.
Tonya Arnold, 44, was shot at least once in the chest when she allegedly pulled a handgun from beneath a newspaper and aimed it at authorities at a rural Weakley County home.
Published in The Messenger 6.17.13 Read More ...
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Former Vol shares message of choosing the right path
The Messenger 06.14.13
By KEVIN WEAKS
Messenger Sports
Chris Walker was at a crossroads in his life. When given a direction to take, his first reaction was to turn away.
He soon reconsidered, however, and now Walker is helping others find their path in life. Read More ...
By Kevin Weaks |
Government has history of secrecy, spying, leaks
The Messenger 06.14.13
WASHINGTON (AP) — It isn’t the first time that the federal government has been caught spying on Americans or that classified government information has been leaked to the news media or otherwise widely distributed. The Vietnam War and civil-rights protest movements of the 1960s and 1970s generated plenty of surveillance and secrecy. And leaks. Read More ...
By the Associated Press |
White Squirrel Festival events announced
The Messenger 06.14.13
Kenton’s White Squirrel Festival will kick off June 29 and will continue into the Fourth of July holiday, with nine events scheduled over five days. Read More ...
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Census: Rural US loses population for the first time
The Messenger 06.14.13
By HOPE YEN
and HANNAH DREIER
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rural America is losing population for the first time ever, largely because of waning interest among baby boomers in moving to far-flung locations for retirement and recreation, according to new census estimates. Read More ...
By the Associated Press |
Coleman latest 'Star of Compassion'
The Messenger 06.14.13
Northwest Tennessee Disaster Services has chosen local songwriter Phillip Coleman as its 2013 Honorary Star of Compassion Award recipient. Read More ...
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UC resident's selfless acts evident across the county
The Messenger 06.13.13
Many area residents are truly Angels on Earth, selflessly giving of their time and talents to help others in the community. The Messenger is honoring those people in a special series of articles.
By HOPE MONTGOMERY
Messenger Intern
Susan Harris does not consider herself someone who does any more than anyone else. If Mrs. Harris’ belief is true, then Obion County is truly an exceptional place filled with active and positively-involved citizens. Read More ...
By Hope Montgomery, Messenger Intern |
US whites now losing majority in under-5 age group — census
The Messenger 06.13.13
WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time, America’s racial and ethnic minorities now make up about half of the under-5 age group, the government said today. It’s a historic shift that shows how young people are at the forefront of sweeping changes by race and class. Read More ...
By the Associated Press |
Obion Freedom Fest offers something for everyone
The Messenger 06.13.13
By KEVIN BOWDEN
Staff Reporter
Obion will be celebrating the upcoming Fourth of July holiday a little early with the Obion Freedom Fest set for June 29. Read More ...
By Kevin Bowden |
4 adults, 2 juveniles face theft charges
The Messenger 06.13.13
By CHRIS MENEES
Staff Reporter
Four adults and two juveniles have been charged in the alleged theft of several hundred games, DVDs and Blu-rays from stores in Union City, Dyersburg and Humboldt. Read More ...
By Chris Menees |
Reminder: Only licensed professionals can operate sky lanterns in Tennessee
The Messenger 06.12.13
NASHVILLE — To ensure that special events are celebrated safely, the State Fire Marshal’s Office reminds Tennesseans of legislation passed in 2011 concerning sky lanterns. They are to be operated only by licensed fireworks professionals. Read More ...
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Family 'milking' benefits out of local goat operation
The Messenger 06.12.13
By HOPE MONTGOMERY
Messenger Intern
At 5 on any given morning, Brian Weber of Union City is up early, greeted by the expectant faces of his family’s goats. Read More ...
By Hope Montgomery, Messenger Intern |
State highway patrol outlines dangers of leaving children in unattended vehicles
The Messenger 06.12.13
NASHVILLE — In just the first six months of this year, 10 children have lost their lives in the United States due to hyperthermia, which is why the Tennessee Highway Patrol is educating the public on the dangers of leaving children in unattended vehicles. Read More ...
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Tanker rolls in Dyersburg, spills 1,500 gallons of ethanol
The Messenger 06.12.13
DYERSBURG (AP) — Cleanup crews are dealing with an ethanol spill after a tanker truck overturned in Dyersburg. Read More ...
By the Associated Press |
Vote-counting comes next on immigration legislation
The Messenger 06.12.13
By ERICA WERNER
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Backers of far-reaching immigration legislation are turning their attention to courting support and counting votes after the Senate pushed the contentious bill over early procedural hurdles. Read More ...
By the Associated Press |
Hands-free texting still distracting for drivers
The Messenger 06.12.13
By JOAN LOWY
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Using voice commands to send text messages and emails from behind the wheel, which is marketed as a safer alternative for drivers, actually is more distracting and dangerous than simply talking on a cellphone, a new AAA study found. Read More ...
By the Associated Press |
Port meeting conducted at Cates Landing office
The Messenger 06.12.13
By KEVIN BOWDEN
Staff Reporter
This morning’s meeting of the Northwest Tennessee Regional Port Authority marked a significant milestone in the riverport project. For the first time, the port board held its monthly meeting at the Cates Landing offices north of Tiptonville. Read More ...
By Kevin Bowden |
Volunteer spirit alive and well for Hornbeak woman on the move
The Messenger 06.11.13
By HOPE MONTGOMERY
Messenger Intern
Many area residents are truly Angels on Earth, selflessly giving of their time and talents to help others in the community. The Messenger is honoring those people in a special series of articles.
June Bennett of Hornbeak is always on the go. Read More ...
By Hope Montgomery, Messenger Intern |
Better Business Bureau issues warning about magazine scammers
The Messenger 06.11.13
MEMPHIS — Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South is warning consumers to be wary of door-to-door magazine sales companies making emotional pitches but failing to deliver any magazines. Read More ...
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School out for year, but UC board staying busy
The Messenger 06.11.13
By KEVIN BOWDEN
Staff Reporter
School may be out for the summer in Union City, but that hasn’t slowed down the work of the Union City Board of Education. Read More ...
By Kevin Bowden |
More indictments released to public
The Messenger 06.11.13
By CHRIS MENEES
Staff Reporter
Several more indictments from the June term of the Obion County grand jury were made public after arraignments Monday in Circuit Court. Read More ...
By Chris Menees |
Relay For Life raises $38,000 in Fulton event
The Messenger 06.10.13
By CHRIS MENEES
Staff Reporter
Volunteers saddled up Friday night in Fulton as they rounded up funds to benefit the American Cancer Society.
When the night ended, they had raised $38,000 toward this year’s $50,000 goal for the Relay For Life of Fulton, South Fulton and Hickman, Ky. Read More ...
By Chris Menees, Staff Reporter |
'Can You Duet?' champions Steel Magnolia to highlight performers at Obion County Fair
The Messenger 06.10.13
The Obion County Fair board has announced Steel Magnolia and Nashville artist Pork McElhinny will perform live during the 2013 Obion County Fair. Read More ...
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Herron off Democrats' payroll while handling malpractice case
The Messenger 06.10.13
By JOE LOFARO
Special to The Messenger
DRESDEN — State Democratic Chairman Roy Herron of Dresden has been “off the payroll” since May 15 and will remain an unpaid chair until the conclusion of an ongoing medical malpractice trial in which he is acting as an attorney for the plaintiffs. Read More ...
By Joe Lofaro, Special to The Messenger |
Murder plot suspects enter 'not guilty' pleas
The Messenger 06.10.13
By CHRIS MENEES
Staff Reporter
Not guilty pleas have been entered by a former Union City pastor and a woman accused of plotting to kill the preacher’s wife. Read More ...
By Chris Menees, Staff Reporter |
Preacher charged in alleged plot released on bond
By CHRIS MENEES
Staff Reporter
A former Union City pastor charged in an alleged plot to kill his wife was released on bond Thursday night about an hour after turning himself in. Read More ...
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Six men indicted in store robberies
By CHRIS MENEES
Staff Reporter
Six people have been indicted on robbery charges in connection with a trio of recent robberies at a Mexican grocery store in Union City. Read More ...
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Youth programs planned at Reelfoot Lake this summer
By KEVIN BOWDEN
Staff Reporter
A series of summer youth programs has been planned at the Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge. The programs are all designed to educate and entertain youngsters about the environment. Read More ...
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Dressing for less event set
By HOPE
MONTGOMERY
Messenger Intern
Vicki Daniels, Trena Taylor and Beth Wright decided they wanted women to realize how beautifully they could dress for a fraction of what they might expect to pay. Read More ...
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‘The Odd Couple’ enters final weekend at Capitol
By DONNA RYDER
Associate Editor
There’s one more weekend of Masquerade Theatre’s production of Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple” at the Capitol Theatre in downtown Union City.
Published in The Messenger 6.6.13 Read More ...
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Kenton’s water department in need of costly inspections, new equipment
By KEVIN BOWDEN
Staff Reporter
Kenton Public Works director Nathan Spencer is trying hard to get the city’s water department in good working order. His efforts are coming at a price for city officials, though.
Published in The Messenger 6.6.13 Read More ...
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Area communities take aim at cancer
By CHRIS MENEES
Staff Reporter
They’ll be corralling cancer Friday night in Fulton.
The annual Relay For Life of Fulton, South Fulton and Hickman, Ky., will kick off at 6 p.m. Friday and continue into the wee hours of Saturday at Fulton’s downtown Pontotoc Park.
Published in The Messenger 6.6.13 Read More ...
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Church issues statement: God will direct us
By CHRIS MENEES
Staff Reporter
Union City’s Second Baptist Church has long been a beacon in the com-munity to minister to those in need.
Published in The Messenger 6.6.13 Read More ...
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Local explorer, sons visit ‘The Last Wild Frontier’
By HOPE MONTGOMERY
Messenger Intern
Not many can say they’ve seen the glaciers of Antarctica or a penguin in its natural habitat. Not many can say they’ve worked more than 30 years with the University of Tennessee at Martin to give students a successful college experience.
Published in The Messenger 6.5.13 Read More ...
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Summer activities plentiful in Union City
By HOPE MONTGOMERY
Messenger Intern
What better way is there to spend the summer than to get out and get active?
Union City’s Parks and Recreation Department is giving the youth of the community as many opportunities as possible to do just that.
Published in The Messenger 6.5.13 Read More ...
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UC department heads submitting spending plans
By DONNA RYDER
Associate Editor
Union City’s budget for fiscal year 2013-14 is almost ready.
City manager Kathy Dillon informed the city council Tuesday night that all her department heads have submitted their budgets and she is waiting on the state before being able to complete the process.
Tennessee recently reappraised property in the county and the property assessor’s office has been hearing grievances.
Published in The Messenger 6.5.13 Read More ...
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Obion officials support budget; no property tax hikes in proposal
By KEVIN BOWDEN
Staff Reporter
A new city budget has been approved on the first of two readings in Obion, with no property tax increase for Obion residents.
The existing $1.65 property tax rate remains unchanged in Obion’s 2013-14 budget, which was presented at Monday night’s Obion City Council meeting.
Published in The Messenger 6.5.13 Read More ...
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Woman charged in alleged plot released on bond
By CHRIS MENEES
Staff Reporter
The woman charged in an alleged plot to kill a Union City preacher’s wife was released on bond Tuesday within an hour after turning herself in.
Published in The Messenger 6.5.13 Read More ...
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Storms down trees, knock out power
Overnight storms that swept through Obion County knocked down several trees and tree limbs in the South Fulton area, according to a spokesman with Obion County Sheriff’s Department. Read More ...
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Former volunteer tasked with promoting attraction
By GLENDA CAUDLE
Special Features Editor
“This place is awesome.”
And, indeed, Discovery Park of America is just that, so Mary Nita Bondurant’s job of “selling” adventures there should be a snap. Read More ...
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Kiwanis Club joins fight to save children
The Kiwanis Club of Union City is joining forces with Kiwanis members across the globe in an effort to eliminate material and neonatal tetanus, a painful disease that kills one baby every nine minutes, or about 160 newborns each day. Read More ...
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Tiptonville Main Street plans barbecue event
Blue Suede Shoes ’n’ BBQ for 2013 will be getting under way in downtown Tiptonville beginning Tuesday. The kick-off for this year’s Tiptonville Main Street event will be the Pig Gig at Main Street Centre, located at 218 Church St. downtown, beginning at 6 p.m. There will be a barbecue supper with all the trimmings and entertainment as well. Read More ...
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Hamilton returns to region
Veteran economic development professional David Hamilton is returning to West Tennessee. Read More ...
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Residents urged to clean garages, utilize hazardous waste day event
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Obion County June 1. Read More ...
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OC finally out of top 10 jobless list
By KEVIN BOWDEN
Staff Reporter
For the first time in the last 21 months, Obion County’s unemployment rate is not among the top 10 highest rates in the state. Read More ...
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Stearman to be flown to DPA on Tuesday
By GLENDA CAUDLE
Special Features Editor
The fun is already under way at Discovery Park of America, and the multi-million dollar, 50-acre complex devoted to education and family entertainment isn’t even open yet. Read More ...
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Driving school gets green light
By CHRIS MENEES
Staff Reporter
A county-operated driving school has been given the green light. Read More ...
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Economic growth focus of alliance
By KEVIN BOWDEN
Staff Reporter
Without revealing any specific details, officials with the Ken-Tenn Regional Alliance have announced plans to promote economic development in the region. Read More ...
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Walk of Hope meets need after mother loses her job
By HOPE MONTGOMERY
Messenger Intern
Taelyn Wilkins was born on June 23, 2012, and by Aug. 24 of that very year, she was diagnosed with Wilms’ tumor, a type of kidney cancer in children. Read More ...
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UC police urge people to buckle up
As motorists take to the roads this Memorial Day holiday, Union City police are urging everyone to buckle up. Read More ...
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Medical examiner: 24 dead in Oklahoma twister
By NOMAAN
MERCHANT
and TIM TALLEY
Associated Press
MOORE, Okla. (AP) — Emergency crews combed the sticks and rubble remains of an Oklahoma City suburb this morning less than a day after a massive tornado slammed through the community, flattening homes and demolishing an elementary school. At least 24 people were killed, including at least seven children, and those numbers were expected to climb. Read More ...
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Woman, child die in accident
An Obion County woman and a young child were killed Sunday when their vehicle ran off Highway 21 and struck a tree down an embankment. Read More ...
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Afghan pilots learn tactics from 101st
By KRISTIN M. HALL
Associated Press
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (AP) — With Afghan troops increasingly leading combat operations on the ground, the Afghan Air Force’s fledgling helicopter fleet based in Kabul has learned new techniques to support them from the air. Read More ...
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What do we eat? New food map will tell us
By MARY CLARE JALONICK
Associated Press
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Do your kids love chocolate milk? It may have more calories on average than you thought. Read More ...
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Fulton officer arrested
A Fulton police officer has resigned after being arrested early Friday on an assault charge. Read More ...
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Use of red-light cameras debated in Murfreesboro
MURFREESBORO (AP) — A group in Murfreesboro has started a petition to end the use of red-light cameras, but police say the traffic enforcement measure has improved safety. Read More ...
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SF to replace utility meters
By CHRIS MENEES
Staff Reporter
South Fulton is heading into the future with meter-reading technology.
The South Fulton City Commission granted approval Thursday night for the city’s public works director to proceed with the bid process for a utility meter replacement program. Read More ...
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Teacher shares positive energy
Many area residents are truly Angels on Earth, selflessly giving of their time and talents to help others in the community. The Messenger is honoring those people in a special series of articles. Read More ...
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UT Martin to recognize veterans
Vietnam War veteran Walter Michael “Mike” Davis Sr. will be the guest speaker at the University of Tennessee at Martin’s 13th annual Memorial Day Commemoration at 9 a.m. May 24 at the Hall-Moody Administration Building entrance. Read More ...
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PICKIN’ TIME
Danny Jowers of Kenton checked out a few of his ripe strawberries Friday afternoon when he visited his two-acre strawberry patch off Union Grove Road. “A virus (out of Nova Scotia) just about wiped us out. Add that to the cold and wet weather this spring and it’s going to be a short season,” Jowers said about this year’s strawberry crop. Read More ...
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GREAT SEATS
Bob and Virginia Gibson of Union City couldn’t make it to their granddaughter Mairi Stockton’s graduation from Rhodes College in Memphis Saturday morning, so they did the next best thing. Read More ...
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UC gets $400,000 in Brownfields grants
Union City just got a boost in its request to rid the city of a most unsightly building in the community.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced it plans to award Union City $400,000 in grants — a $200,000 assessment grant for hazardous substances and a $200,000 assessment grant for petroleum. The money will be used for environmental testing at the former Reelfoot Packing Co. so it can be determined how the property should be cleaned up, Union City city manager Kathy Dillon said. Read More ...
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Kerry says he’ll answer Benghazi questions
By DONNA CASSATA
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State John Kerry said Thursday he’s determined to answer any questions related to the deadly assault on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, as the House Republican leader pushed for more information from the Obama administration. Read More ...
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