SHARING BASKET — Local residents who find themselves in need of a few vegetables or have an abundance from their own garden may utilize the Obion County Public Library’s sharing basket. Circulation manager Reba Hudson was stocking it with patron-donated sweet corn this morning. Library director Michele Barnes said the sharing basket started with vegetables…
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ENJOYING THE SHOW — Hundreds of guests enjoyed viewing more than 150 antique tractors during Discovery Park of America’s Antique Tractor Show last year. This year’s show is planned for Friday and Saturday and is sponsored by Mahindra of Ken-Tenn. Tractors will be arriving throughout the day on Friday with the full show on Saturday,…
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‘SUPER’ SATURDAY — Tucker Jones, 4-year-old son of Cameron and Lauren Jones of Troy, got his face painted like the superhero the Incredible Hulk as he enjoyed the Troy Community Involvement Days festivities Saturday in his hometown. The day-long family event offered games, food, music, pageants and prizes during activities staged around City Park and…
Read MoreMargie Revell
Mrs. Margie Revell, 94, of Union City died Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday at White-Ranson Funeral Home, with Dr. Douglas Norfleet officiating. Burial will follow in Obion County Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Jonathan Revell, Jason Revell, Guy Revell, Jeff Weatherly, Scotty Warren,…
Read MoreMadgeline Warren
Mrs. Madgeline Warren, 88, of Rives died Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at Stanley Cemetery, with family and friends officiating. Pallbearers will be friends and family members. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Saturday at White-Ranson Funeral Home.…
Read MoreClay Mayhall
Clay Thomas Mayhall, 29, of Hornbeak passed away 12:06 a.m. Sunday, July 28, 2019, at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital in Martin. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Greg Campbell will officiate. Burial will follow in Graves Chapel Cemetery near Hornbeak. Visitation will be held…
Read MoreRucker Wheelis
Rucker Wheelis, 73, of Union City died Monday, July 29, 2019, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at White-Ran-son Funeral Home, with Dr. Cecil Sewell officiating. Burial will follow in Obion County Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until time of services Thursday at…
Read MoreGreenfield raises $10,000 for school supplies
When K-5th grade students arrive at Greenfield School Monday, they will find that the community of Greenfield has prepared the way for a successful 2019-20 school year. Every student will receive the necessary supplies to begin the year, courtesy of an effort initiated by city clerk Jerica Spikes and supported by city recorder Callie Smithson…
Read MoreBen, Emily Johnson packaged as new Westview coaches
By Randy Cavin Press Sports Editor It is becoming to look like a family affair at Westview High School with the announcement of two new head coaches. Emily Belote Johnson was announced as the new girls’ soccer head coach at Thursday’s Pep and Pack and the Bus event. Westview Booster Club member John Hamrick introduced…
Read MoreJimmie Pickler
Jimmie Gene Pickler, age 73, of Dresden died Sunday, July 28, 2019 at his residence. Services were held at noon Wednesday at Williams Funeral Home of Gleason and at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at McDonald Funeral Home in Hohenwald. Online tributes may be left at williamsfhofgreenfieldandgleasonandsharon.com.
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