Eagle Scout ceremony set Seth Robert Jones, a member of Boy Scout Troop 253, Shawnee Trails Council, Indian Mounds District, has earned his Eagle Scout Award. Published in The Messenger 11.18.09 Read More ...

Local rescue squad members, Crewettes bring home awards from convention The Obion County Rescue Squad and Crewettes were well represented recently at the 54th annual convention of the Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads in Pigeon Forge.  Read More ...

Boys & Girls Club trains animals GOING TO THE DOGS — Members of Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Tennessee have the opportunity to make new canine friends and learn something about training them when employees of Ann’s Place, the local animal shelter in Union City, visit the club each week. The dogs are being trained to “sit” and “stay” and are becoming accustomed to leash training.  Read More ...

Bracey completes basic training Air Force Airman Demetrius C. Bracey graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Cheryl Blair of Union City. Bracey is a 2007 graduate of Union City High School. Published in The Messenger 11.12.09 Read More ...

Thomas a grad of basic training Army Pvt. Todd J. Thomas has graduated from basic military training and advanced individual training at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO., where he has received instruction as a combat engineer. Published in The Messenger 11.11.09 Read More ...

Hart completes basic training Army Pvt. Nicholas A. Hart has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C. Published in The Messenger 11.11.09 Read More ...

Lawmakers get $14-a-day expense increase; State Rep. Judy Barker returning hers to state From AP, staff reports While faced with a continuing state budget crunch that likely will mean laying off more state employees, Tennessee legislators have received a $14-a-day increase in their compensation for expenses. Published in The Messenger 11.6.09 Read More ... AP, staff reports

Mild quake prompts calls to D’burg police DYERSBURG (AP) — A small earthquake has shaken part of West Tennessee. The U.S. Geological Survey’s initial report said a quake with a magnitude of 3.3 shook the area around Dyersburg early Friday. Published in The Messenger 11.6.09 Read More ... AP