Sandusky lawyers raise appeal issue on timing Posted: Monday, June 25, 2012 10:35 pm By MARK SCOLFORO and GENARO C. ARMASAssociated PressBELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) — Jerry Sandusky’s lawyers said Saturday they tried to quit at the start of jury selection in his child sex abuse trial because they weren’t given enough time to prepare, raising…

UT Martin tuition increases Posted: Friday, June 22, 2012 9:40 pm The Messenger 06.22.12 The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees approved a 6 percent instate tuition increase for students attending the University of Tennessee at Martin, effective for the 2012 fall semester.Approval came Thursday during the board’s annual meeting in Knoxville.In-state tuition and fees…

ROLLIN’ DOWN THE RIVER Posted: Friday, June 22, 2012 6:25 am  More than 250 Harley-Davidson bikers converged on Abernathy’s in Union City Wednesday afternoon as part of their journey from Dubuque, Iowa, to Olive Branch, Miss. Checking over the bikers’ route were Carol Abernathy and Doc Phillips of Beaver Dam, Wis. The group of bikers…

Haslam opposes special session By: By The Associated Press Posted: Friday, June 22, 2012 9:41 pm The Messenger 06.22.12 By LUCAS JOHNSON IIAssociated PressKNOXVILLE (AP) — Gov. Bill Haslam said Thursday he doesn’t believe Democratic lawmakers’ request for a special session to discuss using surplus state revenues to halt tuition increases is “wise planning for…

County jobless rate still second highest By: From staff, AP reports Posted: Friday, June 22, 2012 9:42 pm The Messenger 06.22.12 From staff, AP reportsObion County continues to be locked in the No. 2 position among the Tennessee counties with the highest unemployment rates.The state Department of Labor and Workforce Development released its May jobless…

‘Feathered friends’ presented at Reelfoot Posted: Friday, June 22, 2012 1:41 pm The Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge is presenting “Feathered Friends,” a summer-long series of programs about a variety of birds.  These programs will be presented every Thursday from 10-10:30 a.m. during June and July. Programs will cover a variety of subjects related to Tennessee’s…

Everett-Stewart awarded state grant Posted: Friday, June 22, 2012 1:43 pm Nashville – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announced today that federal and state aeronautics grants totaling $8,702,473 have been approved for nine Tennessee airports. Among those,Union City – Everett-Stewart received state funding to replace/repair airfield electrical components with $379,296 from the state and…

Discovery Park’s exhibits expanded Posted: Friday, June 22, 2012 1:44 pm Union City – Discovery Park of America organizers claim they are not satisfied with a 100,000 square foot building (Discovery Center) and almost 60,000 SF of exhibits in nine galleries.  They said they want visitors to have more, much more. Jim Rippy, chairman of…

Crash details probed Posted: Friday, June 22, 2012 1:52 pm After further investigation into a two-vehicle accident, which claimed the life of 24-year-old Braden Hudson last week, state troopers have announced the circumstances leading to the crash are different than what was initially reported.According to Trooper Clint Todd, along with Sgt. Mike Ford, a Critical…

White Squirrel Festival offers something for all By: By Kevin Bowden, Staff Reporter Posted: Friday, June 22, 2012 9:39 pm The Messenger 06.22.12 By KEVIN BOWDENStaff ReporterA full schedule of events has been planned as part of the upcoming Kenton White Squirrel Festival.The six-day festival will kick off June 29 with a co-ed softball tournament…