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Teens step up to the challenge as board is re-organized
By DONNA RYDER Associate Editor It’s been almost a decade since the Obion County Fair Board had a special board for the area’s youth to participate in the annual event. Read More ...

Local youth spend summer preparing for musical
By EMILY WILLIAMS Messenger Intern More than 40 local youth, ranging in age from 13 to 20 and coming from three counties, will take to the stage during the fair show at the Obion County Fair this year.  Read More ...

Caldwell attains rank of Eagle
Anthony Caldwell, a recent graduate of Union City High School and the son of Lloyd W. and Rhonda K. Moore of Union City, was honored recently at the impressive Eagle Scout Court of Honor at Union City Baptist Temple. Read More ...

Jackson attains rank of Eagle
Hunter Jackson, the son of Anthony and Shelly Jackson of Union City, was recently awarded the Eagle Scout Award from the Boys Scouts of America. He is the grandson of Wayne and Peggye Jackson of Union City and Jerry and Brenda Patterson of Byhalia, Miss. Published in The Messenger 7.21.10 Read More ...

Maloney seeking school board seat
Lyn G. Maloney of Troy is announcing his candidacy for the Obion County School Board, District 6. Published in The Messenger 7.21.10 Read More ...

Kane seeks re-election to commission
William “R.K.” Kane of South Fulton is announcing is candidacy for re-election to the Obion County Commission, serving District 1. He is employed with Tennessee Corrections Institute as a detention facility specialist. Published in The Messenger 7.21.10 Read More ...

Mid-South Conference on Ag planned at UTM
Dr. David Kohl, internationally known speaker to farmers, lenders and agribusiness audiences will be the featured presenter at the ninth annual Mid-South Agricultural Finance Conference. Published in The WCP 7.20.10 Read More ...

UT Martin to host business tax seminar on Aug. 19
The Tennessee Department of Revenue, Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants and the University of Tennessee - Martin will co-sponsor the annual 2010 Tennessee Business Tax Seminar on Thursday, Aug. 19 from 8:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. in the Boling University Center, located on the Tennessee Martin campus. This seminar is designed to provide current, in-depth information on Tennessee tax issues. Published in The WCP 7.20.10 Read More ...

Puckett seeks re-election
Ralph Puckett of South Fulton has announced his candidacy for re-election as Obion County commissioner for District 1. Published in The Messenger 7.15.10 Read More ...

Martin Parks and Rec Update
The Martin Parks and Recreation office is now located in the Martin Municipal Building, former First State Bank location, which is located at 109 University Street. Upcoming Events Published in The WCP 7.15.10 Read More ...

Mt. Pleasant holds Decoration Day
Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Decoration Day will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 17. An unveiling of the new monument dedicated to the Mt. Pleasant church of Christ that once stood on the grounds will be held. There is normally a cool breeze stirring on the hill at Mt. Pleasant so come and visit with old friends and make new ones. PUBLISHED IN THE WCP 1.15.10 Read More ...