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Police chief to champion early education to cut crime Union City Police Chief Joe Garner will visit Union City Elementary School on Friday to discuss the importance of pre-kindergarten in cutting crime, reducing violence and saving taxpayer dollars.
He will also discuss the im-portance of proposed federal legislation that would increase access to quality early learning for at-risk children.
Published in The Messenger 11.19.09 Read More ...
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Tanner presides over NATO sessions on future of fight in Afghanistan U.S. Rep. John Tanner discussed the future of the war in Afghanistan and Pakistan in meetings with top NATO leaders while presiding over NATO Parliamentary Assembly sessions in Edinburgh, Scotland, recently.
The Parliamentary Assembly is NATO’s legislative arm, and Tanner has served as the body’s president since November 2008.
Published in The Messenger 11.18.09 Read More ...
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Landowner seeks payment from county for property survey By JOHN BRANNON
Messenger Staff Reporter
A letter from Obion County Assessor of Property Kathy Robertson to the Obion County Budget Committee summarizes a local David-and-Goliath battle.
In this scenario, Martha Croc-ker of Samburg is David, while the Obion County government is Goliath.
Published in The Messenger 11.17.09 Read More ... John Brannon Messenger Staff Reporter |
Local Democrats gather for annual Truman dinner By JOHN BRANNON
Messenger Staff Reporter
Two of northwest Tennessee’s elected officials — state Rep. Judy Barker and state Sen. Roy Herron — were guest speakers at a Truman Day dinner Thursday evening at Hampton Centré in Union City.
Published in The Messenger 11.16.09 Read More ... John Brannon Messenger Staff Reporter |
Namesake for Tommy John surgery built impressive resumé on mound, too By KENNETH COKER
Messenger Sports Reporter
Tommy John is an “All-Star” again nearly 20 years after his retirement from baseball.
The veteran of 26 Major League Baseball seasons and four Mid-Summer Classics with the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers among other teams, and who has an athletic surgical procedure bearing his name, was in Union City and South Fulton on Friday as part of a sales trip with Murray-based Sportable Scoreboards and its All-Star brand.
Published in The Messenger 11.16.09 Read More ... Kenneth Coker Messenger Sports Reporter |
Hickman flood wall gets $100,000 makeover By JOHN BRANNON
Messenger Staff Reporter
Trivia question of the day: How long is the flood wall on the east bank of the Mississippi River that protects the Town of Hickman, Ky.?
Published in The Messenger 11.16.09 Read More ... John Brannon Messenger Staff Reporter |
Additions made to history exhibit DISPLAY GROWS — Discovery Park of America’s military history committee vice chairman Hugh Wade of Union City is continuing to add new items to the military history display at the Obion County Museum in Union City. Read More ...
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Accused gunman may be paralyzed By ANGELA K. BROWN
Associated Press Writers
FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — The Army psychiatrist accused in the fatal shootings at Fort Hood may be paralyzed from the waist down after being shot multiple times during the attack, his attorney told The Associated Press today. Read More ...
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Nearly 4,000 killed by swine flu —CDC By LAURAN NEERGAARD
AP Medical Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Estimates of deaths caused by the swine flu have grown to nearly 4,000 since April, roughly quadrupling previous estimates. But that doesn’t mean swine flu suddenly has worsened. Read More ...
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Family dinner survives By CALVIN WOODWARD
Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pass the gravy — plus the phone and the remote control. It’s dinnertime in America.
Published in The Messenger 11.12.09 Read More ... AP |
Housing agency’s financial cushion sinks By ALAN ZIBEL
AP Real Estate Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Housing Administration says its financial cushion has dipped to a dangerously low level but should remain above zero under “most economic scenarios.”
Published in The Messenger 11.12.09 Read More ... AP |
Brinkley to represent CDS at annual telethon Area Lions Clubs — along with individuals in Obion, Weakley, Henry, Carroll and Lake counties who receive support from Community Developmental Services — are excited about the 53rd Annual Lions Club/Local 6 Telethon of Stars.
Published in The Messenger 11.12.09 Read More ...
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Job openings remain close to record-lows By CHRIS RUGABER
AP Economics Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Job openings are at rock-bottom levels, according to government and private surveys released Tuesday, a trend that could keep the unemployment rate high even as layoffs slow.
Small businesses in particular are reluctant to add workers as they struggle to obtain credit. Many are pushing their current employees to produce more. Economists say small businesses account for about 60 percent of new jobs.
Published in The Messenger 11.11.09 Read More ... AP |
Tennessee talent to perform on annual telethon By JONATHAN KISER
Special to The Messenger
Several area stars will perform during the 53rd Annual Telethon of Stars Saturday and Sunday at the Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center in downtown Paducah, Ky.
Published in The Messenger 11.11.09 Read More ... Jonathan Kiser,Special to The Messenger |
Volunteer spirit alive and well across Tennessee By JOHN BRANNON
Messenger Staff Reporter
Nate Crawford of Nashville has some Veterans Day numbers that tell quite a story about Tennesseans, one of whom is a Union City native son.
Published in The Messenger 11.11.09 Read More ... John Brannon Messenger Staff Reporter |
OC senior to launch college career as University of Texas Longhorn By KENNETH COKER
Messenger Sports Reporter
It’s almost official.
Obion County Central senior Chassidy Fussell has told The Messenger she will sign a National Letter of Intent to continue her basketball career at the University of Texas within the next seven days.
Published in The Messenger 11.11.09 Read More ... Kenneth Coker Messenger Sports Reporter |
Accident claims Hornbeak man A Hornbeak man has died in a single-vehicle accident, which occurred Saturday around 10 a.m. on Luther Davis Road.
Rick L. Madding, 52, died as a result of the accident in which he was a passenger. (See related obituary, Page 5.)
Published in The Messenger 11.10.09 Read More ...
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Congressman requests probe into Social Security overpayments WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. John Tanner, chairman of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security, has asked the Government Accountability Office to investigate reports that the Social Security Administra-tion often makes payments to disability insurance beneficiaries long after these payments should have stopped.
Published in The Messenger 11.10.09 Read More ... AP |
Report: Tennessee pre-K program not effective after the second grade By LUCAS L. JOHNSON II
Associated Press Writer
NASHVILLE (AP) — A re-port released Thursday shows the effectiveness of Tennessee’s pre-kindergarten program diminishes after the second grade, but supporters say it still provides a valuable foundation that will help at-risk children succeed.Published in The Messenger 11.10.09 Read More ... AP |
Sending a message Buy American; don’t use illegal immigrants By DONNA RYDER
Messenger Associate Editor
Buy American and don’t use illegal immigrants. That’s the message the Woodland Mills mayor and board of aldermen are sending to prospective contractors bidding to build or repair homes through a Community Development Block Grant in their community.
Published in The Messenger 11.10.09 Read More ... Donna Ryder Messenger Associate Editor |
Housing plan reaches 1 in 5 borrowers By ALAN ZIBEL
AP Real Estate Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — After a slow start, the Obama administration’s mortgage relief program has reached one in five eligible homeowners, a government report says.
Published in The Messenger 11.10.09 Read More ... AP |
Forest Service tackling remains of ice storm
GOLDEN POND, Ky. (AP) — The U.S. Forest Service plan for dealing with the ravages of last winter’s ice storm at Land Between the Lakes includes debris removal and letting nature take its course.
Published in The Messenger 11.09.09 Read More ... AP |
World famous Vienna Boys Choir to perform in Union City Nov. 21 The world-renowned Vienna Boys Choir is coming to Union City this month.
The Community Concert Association of Union City/Obion County regularly brings musicians to the area through its annual concert series. This special performance is being made possible through the corporate sponsorship of Union City Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
Published in The Messenger 11.9.09 Read More ...
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Tanner votes ‘no’ on bill Congressman John Tanner voted “no” on the controversial health care reform bill that passed the House by a vote of 220-215 Saturday, according to Randy Ford, his legislative aide.
The measure now goes to the Senate for action and an up or down vote.
Published in The Messenger 11.09.09 Read More ... John Brannon Messenger Staff Reporter |
Bill passed in House unacceptable to many
By RICARDO
ALONSO-ZALDIVAR
Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Don’t look for the Senate to quickly follow the House on health care overhaul.
A government health insurance plan included in the House bill is unacceptable to a few Democratic moderates who hold the balance of power in the Senate. They’re locked in a battle with liberals, with the fate of President Obama’s signature issue at stake.
Published in The Messenger 11.9.09 Read More ... AP |
Scientists: Flu virus evolving By LAURAN NEERGAARD
AP Medical Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vaccinating more children might help slow the evolution of the constantly changing flu virus, government scientists reported Thursday.
Influenza is a mighty mutator. Sometimes it makes big changes that result in never-before-seen strains, like this year’s swine flu. But from season to season, it undergoes subtle shape-shifting, which is the reason people need a new winter flu vaccine every year.Published in The Messenger 11.9.09 Read More ... AP |
Hime: OC luckier than others Obion County fared far better than Lake County in damage to corn and soybean crops still in the field during recent rains, a federal official said Thursday.
Published in The Messenger 11.6.09 Read More ...
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Wet weather delays harvest
By BECKY BOHRER
Associated Press Writer
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Hartwell Huddleston returned the extra combine he bought to help harvest what looked to be one of his best soybean crops ever.
Published in The Messenger 11.6.09 Read More ... AP |
3 men bound over on murder charge By CHRIS MENEES
Messenger Staff Reporter
Three local men were bound over to the grand jury Thursday on charges stemming from the beating death of a South Fulton man after a judge heard testimony from just one person — the victim’s brother.
Published in The Messenger 11.6.09 Read More ... Chris Menees Messenger Staff Reporter |
Troy collects gifts for Samaritan’s Purse It looks like Santa has workshops popping up all over Obion and Weakley counties, as well as Fulton County, Ky., as local businesses, churches and homes prepare to serve as collection points for Operation Christmas Child.
Published in The Messenger 11.5.09 Read More ...
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UC’s Doris Tanner among WASP vets to be recognized
By JOHN BRANNON
Messenger Staff Reporter
Were Tennessee to choose a poster couple for Veterans Day or for marriage and military service, Bill and Doris Tanner of Union City would, no doubt, be top contenders.
Published in The Messenger 11.5.09 Read More ... John Brannon Messenger Staff Reporter |
Opening projected for temporary E.W. James store By JOHN BRANNON
Messenger Staff Reporter
“We are going to make a comeback. No question about it.”
With those few words, Steve Hilton expressed the corporate determination of E.W. James & Sons Inc., the locally-owned supermarket chain that lost its Troy store to fire Saturday.
Published in The Messenger 11.5.09 Read More ... John Brannon Messenger Staff Reporter |
Injectable H1N1 vaccine offered free
The Obion County Health Department is now offering H1N1 injectable vaccine at no charge. To make an appointment, call the office at 885-8722. The department is located at 1008 Mount Zion Road in Union City.
The vaccine will be offered to the following individuals:
Published in The Messenger 11.4.09 Read More ...
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Bredesen: Federal stimulus has ‘concealed’ budget woes By ERIK SCHELZIG
Associated Press Writer
NASHVILLE (AP) — Gov. Phil Bredesen said the influx of federal stimulus money has “concealed” the extent of Tennessee’s budget woes and he is asking state departments to plan for 6 percent spending cuts when he holds budget hearings later this month.
Published in The Messenger 11.4.09 Read More ... AP |
Hensley denies making comments against city
By DONNA RYDER
Messenger Associate Editor
“There is a liar in our midst.”
Those words came from Obion County commissioner Dwayne Hensley Tuesday night when he addressed the Union City Council.
Published in The Messenger 11.4.09 Read More ... Donna Ryder Messenger Associate Editor |
Huss’ contract focus of meeting By CHRIS MENEES
Messenger Staff Reporter
The annual evaluation of Obion County Director of Schools David Huss is still several months away, but it’s already on the minds of county school board members.
Published in The Messenger 11.3.09 Read More ... Chris Menees Messenger Staff Reporter |
Gleason man faces 22 felony indictments By SABRINA BATES
Special to The Messenger
A Gleason man accused in a recent home invasion rape in Martin now faces felony indictments.
The Weakley County Grand Jury was called into special session Monday to hear the case against 35-year-old Bruce Tuck, whose case was originally set for the panel’s January term. The grand jury handed down 22 felony indictments against him Monday.
Published in The Messenger 11.03.09 Read More ... Sabrina Bates, Special to the Messenger |
One-vehicle accident claims Lake County man A Lake County man died following a one-vehicle crash Friday afternoon on Highway 22 in Obion County.
Mark Spicer, 48, of 511 Cherry St., Apt. 48, Tiptonville, died in the emergency room of Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City as the result of injuries sustained in an accident about 4:20 p.m., according to the Tennessee Department of Safety. (See related obituary, Page 12.)
Published in The Messenger 11.2.09 Read More ...
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New group helps US monitor swine flu shot safety By LAURAN NEERGAARD
AP Medical Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Independent health advisers begin monitoring safety of the swine flu vaccine today, an extra step the government promised in this year’s unprecedented program to watch for possible side effects.
Published in The Messenger 11.2.09 Read More ... AP |
Troy businesses lost to fire, smoke; probe continues By JOHN BRANNON
Messenger Staff Reporter
An investigation into the weekend loss of two major businesses in Troy — E.W. James Supermarket and Dollar General Store — to a fire of unknown origins continues today.
Published in The Messenger 11.2.09 Read More ... John Brannon Messenger Staff Reporter |
H1N1 response has been good in Obion County The Tennessee Department of Health reports “great response” from local residents interested in receiving the H1N1 flu vaccine at the Obion County Health Department.
By the close of business Thursday, staff at the local health department had provided almost 600 total doses of the vaccine, according to Shelley Walker, communication and marketing coordinator for the Tennessee Department of Health. Read More ...
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THP: Don’t let Halloween turn into horror story NASHVILLE — Halloween is a fun night for both children and adults, but the Tennessee Department of Safety and Ten-nessee Highway Patrol remind parents, children and especially motorists to do their part to make sure that everyone gets home safely.
Published in The Messenger 10.29.09 Read More ... NASHVILLE |
Obama visits Dover Air Force Base to honor fallen soldiers By BEN FELLER
Associated Press Writer
DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. (AP) — President Obama made a midnight dash to this air base Wednesday to honor the return of fallen soldiers, absorbing the ultimate cost of war as the United States endures its deadliest month of the Afghanistan campaign.
Published in The Messenger 10.29.09 Read More ... AP |
Saturated ground, rainy forecast a growing concern among farmers By JOHN BRANNON
Messenger Staff Reporter
If northwest Tennessee re-ceives the predicted two to four inches of rain in the next 24 hours, it would possibly cost Obion County about $10 million in damage to corn and soybeans still in the fields, a federal official said today.
W.T. Hime, executive director of the local Farm Service Agency office, conceded that his is a gloomy outlook.
“If there is a 20 percent damage because of the rain, we are looking at the possibility of a $9 (million) to $10 million loss,” Hime said. “So it’s important that we miss it. I know we can’t do anything about the weather, but it would be good if we missed this one.”
Published in The Messenger 10.28.09 Read More ... john Brannon Messenger Staff Reporter |
Goodyear reports third quarter profits By THOMAS J. SHEERAN
Associated Press Writer
CLEVELAND (AP) — Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.’s profit more than doubled in the third quarter, helped by cost-cutting, new products and lower raw-material costs, the largest U.S. tiremaker reported today.
Published in The Messenger 10.28.09 Read More ... AP |
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