In the 2012 presidential election President Obama won’t go tourist Posted: Monday, June 11, 2012 7:00 pm By JOE GANDELMAN An old joke about a guy who dies and goes to purgatory reminds me of Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012. The dead guy is given a chance to choose where he’ll go. St. Peter…

US economic outlook worsens Posted: Monday, June 11, 2012 9:21 pm By: By C.S. Rugaber, AP Economics Writer By C.S. RUGABERAP Economics WriterWASHINGTON (AP) — The faltering U.S. job market has prompted economists to take a much dimmer view of the country’s growth prospects. That’s a shift from just a few weeks ago, when many…

Schools reject ‘pink slime’ Posted: Monday, June 11, 2012 9:21 pm NEW YORK (AP) — The nation’s schools districts are turning up their noses at “pink slime,” the beef product that caused a public uproar this year.The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the majority of states participating in its National School Lunch Program have opted…

Sara Lee names new company Posted: Monday, June 11, 2012 9:21 pm NEW YORK (AP) — Food company Sara Lee Corp., which is splitting into two businesses later this month, says it is naming its North America company Hillshire Brands Co.The business will house brands like Hillshire Farm, Jimmy Dean and Ball Park as well…

Teacher retire Posted: Monday, June 11, 2012 8:00 pm TEACHERS RETIRE — The Obion County-Union City Retired Teachers recently attended the Obion County Education Association retiring teachers’ dinner at Another Thyme Restaurant in Union City for Ricky and Pat Conner (center) and Becky Parks (not pictured). President Bennett Kirk (not pictured) welcomed the members and…

Miss Tennessee 2011 Posted: Monday, June 11, 2012 8:00 pm REIGN ENDING — 2011 Miss Tennessee Erin Hatley is preparing for the upcoming Miss Tennessee Scholarship Pagaent in Jackson, where she will crown her successor later this month. Miss Hatley was in town last week getting fitted for her pagaent dresses, with a little help…

Bridge scores 6.11.12 Posted: Monday, June 11, 2012 8:00 pm Union City Duplicate Bridge Club members played Thursday afternoon at the Eddie Cox Senior Center in Union City. It is an open club and new members are welcome. In the North-South game, winners were first place A, Freddye Oliver of Union City and Bill Petrie…

Richard Reese Posted: Monday, June 11, 2012 4:00 pm Richard Reese, 52, of Eddyville, Ky., formerly of Fulton, died June 9, 2012 at his residence. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Hornbeak Funeral Chapel in FultonFriends may call at the funeral…

Pamela Medlin Posted: Monday, June 11, 2012 4:00 pm Pamela J. Medlin, 62, of Union City, died May 31, 2012, at her home.Private graveside services were held June 2, 2012 at East View Cemetery.White-Ranson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in The Messenger 6.11.12

Nyoka Gouger Posted: Monday, June 11, 2012 4:00 pm Nyoka Craddock Gouger, 68, of Hickman, Ky., died June 8, 2012 at her residence.Funeral services were to be held at 3 p.m. today at East Baptist Church, with the Revs. Ben Stratton and Mark Lambert officiating. Burial was to follow in Hickman City Cemetery.Strong Funeral Home…