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Diabetes classes offered Posted: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 5:00 pm The Messenger, April 16, 2013Obion and Gibson County University of Tennessee Family and Consumer Science agents Benita Giffin and Barbara Berry will teach a six session program entitled “Take Charge of Your Diabetes” May 7, 9, 14, 16, 21 and 23 at 1:30 p. m. at…

‘Wish’granter class set Posted: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 5:00 pm The Messenger, April 16, 2013There will be a training in Martin May 27 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. for anyone interested in becoming a Wish Granter with the Make-a-Wish organization. Make-A-Wish would love to have more volunteers in the Memphis and surrounding areas, a spokesman said.…

‘Chronic’ class slated Posted: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 5:00 pm The Messenger, April 16, 2013A six session program entitled “Living Well With Chronic Conditions” will be taught by University of Tennessee Extension agents from Obion and Gibson counties at sessions set for May 22 and 29 and June 5, 11, 12 and 18 at 1:30…

UK’s Noel, still pained, going pro Posted: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 7:00 pm By GARY GRAVES AP Sports Writer LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky forward Nerlens Noel will enter the NBA draft as he continues recovering from a torn ACL. The 6-foot-10 freshman is projected to be a lottery pick despite sustaining his season-ending knee…

Fight to fix Wrigley might head to court Posted: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 7:00 pm By DON BABWIN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have been fighting for years to get back to the World Series. They may have a fight on their hands to upgrade Wrigley Field, too. The Cubs unveiled details…

Boston bombing part of Robinson’s day Posted: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 7:00 pm MIAMI (AP) — Lined up in front of their dugouts, all wearing No. 42 on Jackie Robinson Day, the Washington Nationals and Miami Marlins stood for a moment of silence to honor bombing victims at the Boston Marathon. What began as an…

UC continues winning trends with Dyersburg visit Posted: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 7:00 pm It was another near-perfect day for the Union City tennis teams on Monday. UC continued a season-long trend of winning by either 7-0 or 6-1 scores, the Golden Tornadoes added Dyersburg to their list as the Twister boys posted the team…

Twisters scoreless, winless no more Posted: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 7:00 pm It took a while longer than they’d hoped, but the Union City High School soccer team is celebrating its first-ever victory. Goals by Cace Cook and Ramon Godniez and a shutout effort in net by Abram Carroll gave the Golden Tornadoes a history-making…

Sports Briefs Posted: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 7:00 pm Wynridge to host men’s scramble Wynridge Golf Club in Troy will begin holding its weekly men’s scramble on Thursday. Tee time is 5:30 p.m., and those wishing to play should call 536-5565 no later than noon Thursday to sign up. Prices are $10 for members and…

SF perfectly fine with near-miss Posted: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 7:00 pm Sara Reams was almost perfect. The South Fulton senior righthander tossed a no-hitter with six strikeouts, allowing one walk and committing an error to account for Trenton’s only baserunners as the Devilettes pounded Trenton 10-0 in a run rule-shortened win Monday at the…