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CHEER THE ’JACKETS — Posted: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 6:00 pm CHEER THE ’JACKETS — The Greenfield High School cheerleaders were honored at the school’s fall and winter sports banquet last week. Receiving individual awards were (from left, sitting) Darian Black, Most Dependable; Kaitlyn Freeman, 110 percent; Ashley Tucker, Best Attitude; Morgan Simmons, Most Improved;…

At the college level Posted: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 6:00 pm The Messenger 04.17.13 Three Obion County students have been awarded scholarships for the 2013-14 academic year to attend the University of Tennessee at Martin.Johnny Dyer, son of Jerry and Donna Dyer of Union City, will be a senior. He received the Ernest and Wilma…

Arts council to present fundraiser Posted: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 6:00 pm The Paris Henry County Arts Council will be presenting the first annual “Fish Tales” fundraiser, sponsored by boutique Mari Mac, Paris Realty Company, Wildwood Nursery and the Paris P-I. The event will be held on Saturday, 2-4 p.m. and will take place at…

The higher our tech, the ruder we get Posted: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 7:00 pm By TOM PURCELL Get this: Social media are making us ruder. According to Reuters, social media users face “an increase in rudeness online with people having no qualms about being less polite virtually than in person.” I think our rudeness…

Argus Hamilton Posted: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 7:00 pm HOLLYWOOD — God bless America, and how’s everybody? Jay-Z released a rap song ripping President Obama for not backing him up on his trip to Cuba Friday. He’d just been at the White House. President Obama is a big fan of hip hop music, in fact…

Argus Hamilton Posted: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 7:00 pm HOLLYWOOD — God bless America, and how’s everybody? Jay-Z released a rap song ripping President Obama for not backing him up on his trip to Cuba Friday. He’d just been at the White House. President Obama is a big fan of hip hop music, in fact…

Annie 4.17.13 Posted: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 8:00 pm Dear Annie: We are the future. It may sound cheesy, but that’s the motto I live by, and it’s one of the reasons I believe so strongly in the need to prevent and reduce tobacco use among teens and kids. My passion for tobacco-use prevention started…

Westview, Dresden strong-arm victories Posted: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 12:00 pm Pitching rules in softball just as it does on the baseball diamond. Westview’s pitching ruled the day against Gibson County in a doubleheader sweep on Monday. The Lady Chargers won the first game 3-1 behind Meagan Prince’s 13 strikeouts, and then Becca Ussery handcuffed…

Sports Briefs Posted: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 12:00 pm Westview rolls along with 5th straight win Westview is playing soccer like they are used to playing — with defense and timely goals. The Chargers have reeled off five consecutive wins after starting the season 0-3 following the 6-1 win over McKenzie on Friday. Ashton Meyer…

Skyhawks go on defensive as turnovers rule 2nd scrimmage Posted: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 12:00 pm Defense led the way as UT Martin used its 11th spring practice session a scrimmage Saturday morning. In the team’s second scrimmage, the Skyhawk defense tallied a pair of interceptions, two fumble recoveries and four sacks. The hard-nosed UT…