27th ANNUAL TENNESSEE SOYBEAN FESTIVAL CANCELLED
The Award-Winning Tennessee Soybean Festival Board of Directors has made the decision to cancel the 27th Annual Tennessee Soybean Festival planned for Sept. 5-12, due to the uncertainties that still lie ahead from the COVID-19 pandemic. According to TSF Executive Director, David Belote, “The information we are currently receiving from state and federal governments indicates…
Read MoreTruck exhaust ordinance passed in city of Dresden
By: Amanda Mansfield Press Reporter Loud truck exhaust noise complaints have been addressed in the city of Dresden. During Monday night’s Dresden Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting, an ordinance was unanimously approved on the first reading that will give police the ability to write citations for vehicles with exhaust noises of over 90 decibels…
Read MoreRichie Thomas
James Richard “Richie” Thomas, 43, of Union City passed away Aug. 1, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home. Published 8.3.20
Read MoreLynn Bowlin
Lynn Bowlin, 71, of Union City passed away July 31, 2020, at Fulton Nursing and Rehab Center in Fulton. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home. Published 8.3.20
Read MoreRoxanne Anderson
Roxanne Anderson, 68, of Union City died July 31, 2020, at her home. Graveside services were to be conducted 2:30 p.m. today at West Union Cemetery near Dresden. Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published 8.3.20
Read MoreJoan Moffatt
Joan Moffatt, 84, of Union City died Aug. 2, 2020, at Obion County Nursing Home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Rawls Funeral Home in Union City. Published 8.3.20
Read MoreBetty L. Carlton
Betty L. Carlton, 75, of Union City passed away 12:05 a.m. Friday, July 31, 2020, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris. Graveside services were conducted 2 p.m. Saturday at Yorkville Cemetery in Yorkville. Brother Chip Davis officiated Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Betty was born Sept. 6, 1944, in Trenton, daughter…
Read MoreFrank Forrester
Franklin “Frank” Leroy Forrester, 73, of the Ruthville community passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at his residence. He was born on July 9, 1947, in Obion County to the late Leroy Fred Forrester and Geneva Inez Beard Forrester of Union City. He was of the Baptist faith and retired from the former Goodyear Tire…
Read MoreSIGN OF THE TIMES
SIGN OF THE TIMES — The Anderson County seat used to be known as Burrville, but it changed its name to Clinton after Aaron Burr killed Alexander Hamilton. You can still find some reminders in Clinton that the town used to be called Burrville.
Read MoreOVERTURNED
OVERTURNED — A GMC Sierra truck came to a rest on its passenger side after an accident this morning in Union City. According to Union City Police Chief Perry Barfield, it appears the driver of a Northwest Tennessee Human Resource Agency van was traveling west on East Florida Avenue when she pulled into the path…
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