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Calendar announced for Union City schools Posted: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 6:00 pm The Messenger 06.19.13 The Union City School Board approved the following calendar for the 2013-14 school year earlier this year:2013-14Union City Schools CalendarAug. 5-7 — Professional development daysAug. 8 — Registration/early dismissal for studentsAug. 9 — Teacher prep dayAug. 12-30 — Students…

Luthi honored as best Posted: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 12:00 pm CASPER, Wyo. —  University of Tennessee at Martin rodeo coach John Luthi was named National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association Coach of the Year at the 65th annual College National Finals Rodeo.           The award, was voted upon by the NIRA board of directors, made up of…

Local hunters lured to Potts Posted: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 12:00 pm Deer management and how to let the bucks get big was the subject for the West Tennessee QDMA Deer Hunter Chapter second annual Hunters Night Out on Saturday at Westview High School. Those in attendance were treated to a special guest speaker, Stan…

Lady ’Dogs overcame adversity to win 13A postseason Posted: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 12:00 pm By RANDY CAVIN Press Sports Winning under adverse conditions was getting to be a habit for one Gleason sports team in the 2012-13 sports year, while it was a mixed bag in other sports. The Lady Bulldogs basketball team won,…

Girls’ get soccer coach, too Charger dugout not vacant now with Allen return Posted: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 12:00 pm By RANDY CAVIN Press Sports Two coaching vacancies have been filled with one more to go for Westview High School. On Monday, Charger principal Jeromy Davidson announced he has filled the baseball and girls’ soccer…

Final prep outing typical of Prince Posted: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 12:00 pm University of Kentucky signee and former Westview softball standout pitcher Meagan Prince got a last chance to put on her Lady Chargers jersey on Thursday. Prince played in the inaugural Tennessee Softball Coaches Association All-Star Classic in Cookeville that pitted all-stars from…

FCA speaker took right turn Posted: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 12:00 pm By KEVIN WEAKS Press Sports Chris Walker was at a crossroads in his life. When given a direction to take, his first reaction was to turn away. He soon reconsidered, however, and now Walker is helping others find their path in life. Walker…

Barger family exits LC ranks Posted: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 12:00 pm By MIKE HUTCHENS Press Sports Almost as stunning as how they arrived three years ago, David and Dawn Barger apparently are leaving Lake County. The husband and wife head coaching duo — hired in the spring of 2010 as a unique package to…

Senior center events set Posted: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 8:00 pm Obion County Senior Citizens Center has announced the following activities for June 24-28 at the Eddie Cox Senior Center in Union City. The center is open from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.Monday: Shuffleboard will be played at 8:30 a.m., followed by…

Reelfoot ham radio club to take part in field day Posted: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 8:00 pm The Reelfoot Amateur Radio Club will participate in the annual national Field Day event this weekend. This event is sponsored by the American Radio Relay League in Newington, Conn. Each year individuals and clubs participate in Field Day…