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Martin city clerk retiring after 27 years Posted: Friday, June 21, 2013 12:00 pm By JOE LOFARO Special to The Press MARTIN — After 27 years of working at Martin City Hall, city clerk Brenda Harvey has decided to retire. “We have several things we (she and husband, James) want to do and we want…

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Hendon By: summer21 Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Hendon Summer Marie Wisdom and Neal Allan Hendon were joined together in marriage on May 3, 2013 at a private beachside ceremony in Navarre, FL where tradition vows were exchanged. The bride is the daughter of Michael Stuart of Hornbeak, and Jettie and…

Involve the family in planning the trip Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2013 8:00 pm By: By Tom Tozer and Bill Black We are entering the season of family travel. This can be a time of excitement and anticipation but also dread as we plot how to cram several people — with varying ages and interests…

Blankenship presents program at SCV meeting Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2013 8:00 pm The Gen. Otho French Strahl Camp 176, Sons of Confederate Veterans, conducted its monthly meeting recently at the Obion County Museum on Edwards Street in Union City. There were 15 members in attendance.The meeting was opened with Commander Danny Isbell leading the…

Titans expect Griffin to be Griffin Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2013 7:00 pm By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE (AP) — The Tennessee Titans gave Michael Griffin a big contract extension a year ago. Now they hope they’ve given him enough help so that he plays like a Pro Bowl safety once again.…

Pleased Munchak cuts short minicamp Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2013 7:00 pm By TERESA  WALKER AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE (AP) — Coach Mike Munchak knows from personal experience how tough practicing three straight days can be, so he decided to give his Tennessee Titans a break. He decided at the beginning of the workouts that…

Manning films spot for Pat Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2013 7:00 pm KNOXVILLE (AP) — Peyton Manning and Kara Lawson are taking part in a new commercial due out nationally this fall hoping to bring awareness to Alzheimer’s and support the Pat Summitt Foundation’s push to find a cure. Lawson filmed her scenes in the…

’Bama run fuel for all Tide programs Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2013 7:00 pm By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama athletic director Bill Battle isn’t sure any football program has ever topped the Crimson Tide’s current run under Nick Saban. Battle’s background and perspective make that high praise, indeed. He…

UTM alum helps keep Marlins moving on Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2013 7:00 pm By ELIZABETH A. DAVIS Special to The Messenger After the Star-Spangled Banner is sung and the first pitch barrels toward the lead-off batter, Manny Colon can relax. He might be the only one in the Miami Marlins organization whose down time…

Sports Briefs Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2013 7:00 pm Winning ‘Pop’ team shoots 8-under par Poplar Meadows Country Club held its weekly scramble Wednesday with the winning team shooting 8-under par. The winning team included Jeff Stone, Shaw Speed, Ken Courtwright and Mike Revell. Finishing in second at 7-under par was the team of Don…