New Salem Club meets New Salem FCE Club met on Nov. 6 with Aileen Edwards as hostess and 12 members and Beverly Shelby, agent, present. The meeting opened with the thought for the day: “The ultimate test of man’s conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of the thanks will not be heard,” by Gaylon Nelson, read by President Bettie Higgs.wcp 11-19 Read More ...

Johnny Depp wins his 2nd ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ title NEW YORK (AP) — Get lost, Hugh Jackman. This year’s “Sexiest Man Alive” is once again Johnny Depp. Read More ...

Pageants to be staged at UTM Saturday The combined Miss University of Tennessee at Martin and Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival Pageant will be staged at 7 p.m. Saturday in the Student Life Center at UT Martin.  Read More ...

Rove memoir coming in March NEW YORK (AP) — Karl Rove’s memoir has a title, “Courage and Consequence,” and a release date — March 9, 2010. Read More ...

Fed-Ex to deliver trees to military MEMPHIS (AP) — FedEx Corp. and the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation will team up for the fifth straight year to deliver Christmas trees to more than 50 military facilities. Read More ...

‘Remote Control’ gameshow host Ken Ober dies at 52 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ken Ober, who hosted the 1980s MTV game show “Remote Control” and helped produce the shows “Mind of Mencia” and “The New Adventures of Old Christine,” has died. He was 52. Read More ...

Senior citizens events set Obion County Senior Citizens Center has announced the following activities for Nov. 23-27 at Eddie Cox Senior Center in Union City. Read More ...

David Johnson Chorus adds members NEW MEMBERS — The David Johnson Chorus, based in Dresden, has welcomed new members as it prepares for a busy fall concert season. Read More ...

Martin native walks 100 miles after double-knee replacement By LT. COL. MATT GARNER 8th Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs KAILUA — Many people take a walk around the neighborhood as a way to end their evening; very, very few of them end their strolls 100 miles later.  Read More ...

Holiday shoppers should remember these tips when buying gift cards Gift cards are handy presents — especially for people who seem to have at least one of everything. During the winter shopping season, a gift card can be ideal.  Read More ...

Dresden Duplicate 11-17 Dresden Duplicate Tuesday Night Bridge Club met on Nov. 10 with 14 members and one gentleman, Richard Johnson of Martin, present. Hostesses for the evening were Lynda Shannon of Dresden and Sarah Alexander of Martin. Lynda made her famous and delicious chili. She used three kinds of beans and has her husband, Robert’s recipe. Robert also had a wonderful white chicken chili recipe. She made three kinds of cornbread, muffins, corn sticks and corn pones, all with a Mexican twist. Sarah Alexander cheesecake pie slices. This was topped with pineapple, cherries and chocolate sauce.wcp 11-17 Read More ...

Tulip Grove Chapter meets Tulip Grove Chapter, United States Daughters of 1812 met Nov. 4, at the Jackson Country Club. Chapter President Mrs. Bob D. East, presided. Our chaplain was ill, the devotional and ritual was given by Mrs. Jo Anne Birmingham. The pledge to the American Flag, the salute to the Flag of 1812 and the salute to the Tennessee Flag was led by Donna Cooley. The American’s Creed was led by Second Vice President National Mrs. Aline Roberts. The Purposes of the National Society was read by Mrs. Joan Harmon.wcp 11-17 Read More ... Aline Roberts

Tuesday's Taste Tempters 11.17.09 Winter Cranberry Tart with Cinnamon Whipped Cream, Cranberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake, Cranberry Pecan Corn Muffins Read More ...

Warhol painting a hot ticket at New York City auction NEW YORK (AP) — A painting by pop artist Andy Warhol, “200 One Dollar Bills,” brought $43.8 million at auction, more than three times its highest presale estimate of $12 million. Read More ...

Bridge 11.16.09 Lois Harbour of Union City and Betty Amberg of Hickman, Ky., won first place Thursday afternoon during a Howell game played by members of the Union City Duplicate Bridge Club.  Read More ...

Camel coats can be an ‘unsung hero’ By SAMANTHA CRITCHELL AP Fashion Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A camel-colored coat may sound bland, but it could be just the thing to spice up a cool-weather wardrobe. Read More ...

San Diego Great Dane named world’s tallest dog LOS ANGELES (AP) — A dog named Titan lived up to his name Thursday when he earned the title world’s tallest dog. Read More ...

Crystal FCE Club meets The Crystal Family and Community Education Club held its November meeting at the Obion County Museum in Union City, with president Nadine Killion presiding. She opened the meeting by welcoming all who were there. Read More ...

Wedding ring found in dump amid 10 tons of trash PARSIPPANY, N.J. (AP) — Sanitation workers sorted through 10 tons of trash to recover a wedding ring accidentally thrown away by a New Jersey couple. Read More ...

Christmas tree going up in NY’s Rockefeller Center NEW YORK (AP) — A 76-foot Norway spruce is getting ready for its close-up, just blocks from the Broadway theater district. Read More ...

Auctioneer: T. rex fossil headed for museum By OSKAR GARCIA Associated Press Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — A fossilized Tyrannosaurus rex that failed to sell at auction in Las Vegas last month has been bought by a private buyer who intends to see it displayed in a museum, an auctioneer told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Read More ...

Ice House artisan sale set Need a one-of-a-kind gift for a one of a kind person? Plan to visit the Mayfield/Graves County Art Guild on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. when they celebrate the opening of the holiday season with the annual Ice House Artisan Sale. Read More ...

Dresden Duplicate 11-12 Wednesday Duplicate Bridge Club met Nov. 4 at The American Legion Building with sixteen contestants in attendance to play. We were happy to have Sue Thompson of Paris back with us from a vacation to China. She and her husband traveled there and made execursions all over for two months. Their son lives there. The group enjoyed a report on all their travels. wcp 11-12 Read More ...

AARP meeting Weakley County AARP Chapter #3892 met on Oct. 21 in the fellowship hall of the First United Methodist Church in Martin with 11 members and three visitors attending.wcp 11-12 Read More ...

Ken-Tenn Women Connection Come join the Ken-Tenn Women’s Connection ladies at our upcoming Nov. 18 luncheon at 11 a.m. “How Bright is Your Light?” will be this month’s theme. Amanda Pearcey from South Fulton will help to brighten our long fall days with her Gold Canyon Candles.wcp 11/12 Read More ...

Fine Arts Club meets On Wednesday, Nov. 4 The Fine Arts Club of Martin met in the charming antique-filled home of Mrs. John Wall. The hostesses assisting Mrs. Wall were Mrs. Tom Farmer and Mrs. G.T. Hall. Eighteen members and one guest were served delicious pumpkin pound cake with butter pecan ice cream and coffee.wcp 11-12 Read More ...

DAR Good Citizens GOOD CITIZENS — The Reelfoot Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution honored students from the three local high schools Tuesday as its DAR Good Citizens. Read More ...

Scarves donated to veterans NEW ORLEANS — In October 2006, The National World War II Museum in New Orleans introduced Knit Your Bit, a national, grass-roots program to produce hand-knit scarves for World War II veterans in appreciation of their service to our country. Since then, the museum has received an overwhelming response of nearly 10,000 hand-knitted and crocheted scarves from 49 different states and several countries. The scarves have been distributed to VA hospitals and other veteran’s organizations as far away as Hawaii. Read More ...

UC Berkeley students roll a giant serpent of sushi BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — It was the roll of a lifetime. Read More ...

Mrs. Jones hosts Symposium Club Symposium Club met recently at the home of Barbara Jones in Union City, with Jane Huffstetler as cohostess. Members enjoyed pumpkin cake and a program on the history of Mother Goose presented by Alice Dunlap. Read More ...

Events scheduled in Tennessee With more than 800 festivals and events annually, the spotlight is always on Tennessee. Read More ...

Senior center sets events Obion County Senior Citizens Center has announced the following activities for Nov. 16-20 at Eddie Cox Senior Center in Union City. Read More ...

Balanced TV menu for Michelle Obama By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — She’s hanging with Elmo and Emeril Lagasse, Big Bird and Bobby Flay. Michelle Obama appeared on “Sesame Street” Tuesday and recently taped an episode of “Iron Chef America,” just two of the varied platforms she’s been using lately to get her healthy-eating message out to the masses. Read More ...

UCHS Class of 1952 holds reunion The Union City High School Class of 1952 recently held its 57th reunion with a total of 39 classmates, spouses and friends in attendance. Read More ...

No rest for the weary as rest areas close By CAROLE FELDMAN Associated Press Writer NORLINA, N.C. (AP) — That old adage “No rest for the weary” could have been coined with Mark and Barbara Van Art in mind. Read More ...

Mason Hall FCE members gather The Mason Hall Family and Community Education Club met recently with 14 women and three men members present. University of Tennessee Extension Service agent Benita Giffin was a guest. Read More ...

Discover Tennessee rails and byways tourism initiative announced Governor Phil Bredesen announced today the launch of Discover Tennessee Trails and Byways with the debut of the Old Tennessee Trail. Rascal Flatts will be lending their voices and support to the project as part of the marketing campaign. Read More ...

Locks of Love Cox LOCKS OF LOVE — Barbara Cox (left) of Troy, who said she has very thick hair, recently donated 10 ponytails to Locks of Love. Read More ...

Tuesday's Taste Tempters 11.10.09 “My Rustic Sandwiches: Great Recipes to Savor Artisan Bread” by Sam Sidawi Focaccia Read More ...

Industry pushes chocolate milk in schools By EMILY FREDRIX AP Food Industry Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — The creators of the “Got Milk?” campaign are getting ready to make a big push to keep chocolate milk on children’s minds and on school lunch menus, a plan that has some educators and obesity activists none too pleased. Read More ...

BYU, Utah prepare for food drive SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah food banks are hoping fans in the state’s biggest football rivalry will give generously and help stock pantries before the holiday season. Read More ...

NH restaurant sets meatball record CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The bouncing mega-meatball record has landed in the East Coast. Matthew Mitnitsky, owner of Nonni’s Italian Eatery in Concord, said recently that a 222.5-pound meatball was authenticated as the world’s largest after being weighed by state weights and measures officials. Read More ...

Carroll family first cousin reunion held The grandchildren of the late Fred B. and Bertha May Carroll of the Minnick community recently gathered for a reunion at the home of Maurice and Luz Carroll of Union City. Read More ...

Bridge 11.9.09 The Dresden Duplicate Bridge Club meets at the American Legion Building, located on Highway 22 on the by-pass.  Read More ...

Gingerbread house competition scheduled Warm up those ovens because it’s time to be part of the 17th annual National Gingerbread House Competition, hosted by The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa in Asheville, N.C. Read More ...

Unemployed husbands help at home but will it last? By LISA ORKIN EMMANUEL Associated Press Writer MIAMI (AP) — Lily Pabian and her husband Jeff learned to tag-team household tasks when he lost his job and she went from stay-at-home mom to part-time consultant. But the give-and-take turned into a juggling act when Jeff found work again three months later. Read More ...