Lady Vols set new NCAA 3-point record in blowout win
KNOXVILLE (AP) — Samara Spencer drilled a school-record nine 3-pointers for a career-high 33 points to help No. 19 Tennessee set an NCAA record for 3-pointers and a Southeastern Conference record for total points in a 139-59 win over North Carolina Central on Saturday. Spencer was 9-of-13 on 3-pointers and the Lady Vols were 30-of-63…
Read MoreTennessee beats buzzer, Illini
By STEVE STEIN Associated Press CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Jordan Gainey scored on a driving layup as time expired and finished with a career-high 23 points as No. 1 Tennessee extended its season-opening winning streak to 10 games, beating Illinois 66-64 on Saturday. After Illinois tied the game at 64 on the second of two…
Read MoreWith playoff berth, Vols no longer a laughingstock
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer A turnover trashcan foreshadowed a coaching search best described as a dumpster fire that wound up costing both a coach and athletic director their jobs. A revolving door to the coaching office. NCAA investigations and scholarship reductions. Don’t forget the mustard bottle thrown onto the Neyland Stadium field…
Read MoreAmber Hogg
Amber Nicole Hogg, 30, of Humboldt, formerly of Obion County, died Dec. 13, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Services were 1 p.m. Tuesday at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Burial followed in Mt. Olive Cemetery. The Messenger/12.14.24
Read MoreRodney Parker
Rodney Lynn Parker, 64, of Martin passed away 11:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, at his home. A Celebration of Life service will be held noon Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. The Rev. John Lowrance will officiate. Burial will be held at Murray Memorial Gardens in Murray, Ky.,…
Read MoreTina Bullock
Tina Bullock, 69, of Union City went home to be with the Lord 3:15 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at her home. A Celebration of Life service will be conducted 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, at First Pentecostal Church of Union City. Rev. Dwayne Uzzle and Rev. Billy Uzzle will officiate. Visitation will be…
Read MoreThomas Morton
Thomas Edward Morton, 87, of Union City passed away 7:58 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, at his home. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, at First United Pentecostal Church in Union City. Brother Paul Hensley and Pastor Paul Ray Cagle will officiate. Burial will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery. Visitation…
Read MoreUnion City city council to meet
AGENDA UNION CITY, TENNESSEE CITY COUNCIL December 17, 2024 Time and Place: 5:30 P.M. Municipal Building INVOCATION REGULAR MEETING Approval of Minutes: December 3, 2024 OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: Consider The Purchase Of 3 Thermal Imaging Cameras, 3 Replacement Batteries, And 3 Truck Chargers Through The HGAC Contract For The Fire Department. ($14,379.00) Consider…
Read MoreLarry Seay
Larry Wayne Seay, age 75, of Hornbeak passed away Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, at White-Mahon Funeral Home in Troy, with Bro. George Scarbrough officiating. The family will receive friends from noon until the time of…
Read MoreNashville gets FCS national championship games
NASHVILLE — The FCS national championship game is coming to Nashville. The Nashville Sports Council and the Ohio Valley Conference, along with partners Vanderbilt University and the City of Nashville, have been awarded the 2026 and 2027 Division I Football Championship games. Nashville becomes the 11th city to host the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) Championship…
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