Argus Hamilton Posted: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 7:00 pm HOLLYWOOD — God bless America, and how’s everybody? Oracle founder Larry Ellison purchased the Hawaiian island of Lanai Thursday. You really can’t blame him. After four years of a Democratic president, every successful businessman is convinced he’s the villain in a James Bond movie and must…

State launches new site program Posted: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 7:00 pm The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development has announced it is launching a new, statewide site certification program.The Select Tennessee Certified Sites Program helps Tennessee communities prepare available sites for investment and expansion.The program sets a consistent and rigorous standard upon which…

State helping high schoolers Posted: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 7:00 pm NASHVILLE (AP) — The Tennessee Department of Education is joining a new network focused on career preparation for high school students.The Pathways to Prosperity Network is a multi-state, multi-year initiative promoting school partnerships with public and private sector leaders in Tennessee, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts,…

Southern US seaports need work Posted: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 7:00 pm By: Russ Bynum and Bruce Smith, Associated Press By RUSS BYNUMand BRUCE SMITHAssociated PressSAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — U.S. seaports in the Southeast likely need up to $5 billion to deepen their shipping channels so they can trade with supersized cargo ships expected to…

First Citizens ranks high Posted: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 7:00 pm First Citizens National Bank has been honored with high rankings from American Banker magazine and Seifried and Brew LLC.In American Banker magazine’ May 2012 edition, First Citizens National Bank placed in the top 200 community banks in the nation for the fifth consecutive year.The…

Coupon companies merging Posted: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 7:00 pm ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Coupon-clippers, take note.The company that owns and distributes Valpak coupons to millions of homes around the U.S. is acquiring one of the biggest online coupon websites.Florida-based Cox Target Media told The Associated Press it is acquiring Savings.com and its U.K.-based…

‘Nashville” show being filmed Posted: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 7:00 pm The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development has announced it has approved a grant of up to $7.5 million for the “Nashville” television show that will film in Music City and premier on ABC this fall.The reimbursable grant will be based on the…

Annie 6.26.12 Posted: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 8:00 pm Dear Annie: I have been with my boyfriend, “Harry,” for three years, and I love him very much. Last year, we had a child together. I think Harry will soon be popping the question. There is one big issue that will stop me from saying yes.Harry…

Tropical Storm Debby floods part of I-10 in Fla. Posted: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 9:10 pm By BRENDAN FARRINGTON and TAMARA LUSHAssociated PressST. GEORGE ISLAND, Fla. (AP) — Parts of the main interstate highway across northern Florida were closed by flooding today as Tropical Storm Debby hung stubbornly offshore over the Gulf of Mexico, threatening…

Obion plans patriotic event Posted: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 9:10 pm By KEVIN BOWDENStaff ReporterObion will be celebrating in patriotic style on Saturday with a variety of events scheduled throughout the evening.Obion Freedom Fest will be held in Eddie Huey Memorial Park in downtown Obion.This year’s celebration will feature a new event — a motorcycle…