TOUGH LIFE — Beverly June Daily Stewart (right), a former resident of Waverly, spoke with Sarah Rice of Union City following a recent meal celebrating November birthdays, Veterans Day and Thanksgiving at the Obion County Senior Citizens Center. Mrs. Stewart shared her life story, including losing her family to a drunk driver, her husband to…

EDUCATIONAL ENDEAVOR — Tennessee Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn visited with Union City Director of Schools Wes Kennedy (right) and UC Elementary principal David Byars during a tour of the school Monday. The visit marked the last stop on her tour to visit every school system in the state. She toured UCES ahead of a scheduled…

LUCKY SEVEN — The long-time dream of seven local dancers and their coaches will become reality on Thursday when they perform in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. The lucky group includes (from left) Bella Hancock, Zuzu Pulley, Lucy Oelrich, Emmalee Lattus, Sidda Purcell, Rebecca Jones and Mia Hancock, who have trained under…

PARADE OF TREES — Crystal Family and Community Education Club members Phillis Little (left) and Judy Taylor placed hand-made ornaments on a Christmas tree just outside the children’s department at the Obion County Public Library last week. Ms. Taylor said the ornaments are made from recycled Christmas cards. The library is seeking local individuals, families,…

CHIMES TIME — Longtime Chimes for Charity volunteer Kristi Townes (left) and Chimes coordinator Stacy Hogan gave last-minute instructions to a parent during the program’s annual children’s shopping tour Sunday afternoon at Walmart Supercenter in Union City. The event provided new winter clothing, shoes and accessories for selected less fortunate school-age children and Head Start…