Sports Briefs Posted: Friday, June 15, 2012 7:00 pm Briefly 8-under just enough for ‘Pop’ winners Poplar Meadows Country Club held its weekly men’s scramble Wednesday with the winning team shooting 8-under par. Members of the winning team included Matt Russell, Robert Huffstutter, Rick Smith, Bruce Culver and Mike Revell. Finishing in second at 7-under…

Much talk, little action as classification vote postponed Posted: Friday, June 15, 2012 7:00 pm By MIKE HUTCHENS Messenger Sports Editor When all was said and done, there was far more said than done. The TSSAA Board of Control postponed a vote on classification until a special-called July 12 meeting on Thursday, giving representatives more…

My teachers were on to something 35 years ago: Reading is fun Posted: Friday, June 15, 2012 8:02 pm By: David Critchlow Jr., Editor “Leave Me Alone I’m Reading.”I haven’t read the book yet, but I couldn’t resist buying it — maybe to keep handy as a not-so-subtle hint to anyone who sees me with…

Rainfall a welcome sight for lakes and rivers but more needed Posted: Friday, June 15, 2012 3:01 pm Finally, a fresh drink of water for our area lakes and rivers. Unfortunately, it’s not near enough for what we really need. Over the last three months, many places in our area have seen less than two…

Weakley County Sheriff’s report Posted: Friday, June 15, 2012 8:02 pm On June 5, Christie Ann Arnold, 34, of Dresden was charged with driving on rev/susp. license, failure to provide proof of insurance. On June 9, Hope Marie Burt, 19, of Martin was charged DUI 1st offense, violation drinking age law. On June 6, Carl…

WC -General Sessions Posted: Friday, June 15, 2012 8:02 pm • Amanda Brennan — worthless checks, up to $500. • Levi N. Evans, aggravated cruelty to animals, 1st offense. • Brittney K. Field, underage consumption. • Jamie Gallimore, driving on wrong side of road, DUI 1st offense. • Matthew Blake Harrison, domestic assault, vandalism, up…

Martin Fire Department Calls Posted: Friday, June 15, 2012 8:02 pm Calls of Service for June 3-June 9. Total Calls: 23 June 3 • Mt. Pelia Road — Medical assist • Crawford Drive — Medical assist • Highway 431 — Medical assist June 4 • UTM Campus — Automatic alarm • Mt. Pelia Road  —…

TV series condemned by bishops Posted: Friday, June 15, 2012 8:02 pm By The Associated PressA TV documentary series about members of an Anabaptist community in Montana is coming under fire from the faith’s bishops.The three bishops, who represent Hutterite colonies in the U.S. and Canada, said Thursday they are “deeply disappointed” in National Geographic…

Former ‘Goodfellas’ gangster Hill dies Posted: Friday, June 15, 2012 8:02 pm LOS ANGELES (AP) — Henry Hill spent much of his life as a “goodfella,” believing his last moment would come with a bullet to the back of his head. In the end he died at a hospital after a long illness, going out…

Concert on the Porch kicks off Saturday Posted: Friday, June 15, 2012 8:02 pm Brownsville continues to keep its musical heritage alive with Concert on the Porch. The summer music series features local and regional artists performing from the porch of the Sleepy John Estes home on the grounds of the West Tennessee Delta Heritage…