Area News

Kim Decker becomes only female to coach boys’ hoops Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2013 7:00 pm Remember when takes a look back at the local stories from the files of The Messenger that took place 1, 5, 10, 20 and 30 years ago. 30 Years Ago June 20 — A host of area youths were…

Mexico held back by corruption Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2013 7:00 pm By MICHAEL REAGAN What the heck is wrong with Mexico? It’s got everything it needs to be a prosperous First World country. It’s got a $1.7 trillion free-market economy — the 12th largest in the world. It’s got 116 million of the hardest…

Argus Hamilton Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2013 7:00 pm HOLLYWOOD — God bless America, and how’s everybody? Oakland A’s fans demanded a new stadium Sunday after a major sewage spill chased the team out of their locker room. The rancid fumes seeped into the stands. The fans all agree it was a big mistake to…

Annie 6.20.13 Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2013 8:00 pm Dear Annie: Our oldest son, “Adam,” lives two hours away with his wife, “Eve,” and their three children. One child, “Hayden,” is Eve’s from a prior relationship. She married Adam when the boy was 3. The biological father is irresponsible and alcoholic but loves Hayden and…

Small-town adventures of Doug and Carlie continue Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2013 10:00 pm Lisa Golden Smartt Lisa Golden Smartt, columnist for The Messenger and The Weakley County Press, recently released a followup to her fiction novel, “Doug and Carlie,” in “Doug and Carlie’s Love Conspiracy.” Both books follow humorous small town characters through tragedy,…

Tennessee Main Street program a summertime favorite Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2013 10:00 pm Summertime is almost here, which means it’s the perfect opportunity for Tennessee Main Street communities to take center stage and welcome both locals and visitors alike. Tennessee Main Street Programs are hosting multiple summer events and farmers’ markets to support historic…

New arrival at park takes long route but stays on track Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2013 10:00 pm By MARY NITA BONDURANT Special to The Messenger Boys love trains, which is probably why Robert Kirkland, the project’s founder, couldn’t quit thinking about having a train display at Discovery Park of America. Not toy trains; he…

Boys & Girls club officer’s contract not renewed Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2013 10:00 pm Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Tennessee announced that Vencent Bell, who was hired as chief professional officer for the organization in early 2012 and came on board locally in May of that year, will not have his contract renewed.…

All Aboard! DPA train arrives ahead of schedule Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2013 10:00 pm By GLENDA CAUDLE Special Features Editor Seen from the railroad crossing on East Jackson Street early Wednesday afternoon, the engine resting comfortably on the track and the few cars attached to it that were stretching down toward East Reelfoot Avenue…

Hickman Bridge scores 6.19.13 Posted: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 8:00 pm The Hickman, Ky., Duplicate Bridge Club plays at the Hickman Public Library on Tuesday afternoons. Recent winners included first place, Bonnie Poynor and Betty Fields, both of Hickman, and tied for second and third places, Betty Jo Wheeler of Union City playing with Dianna…