Area News

Obion man assaulted Posted: Monday, June 17, 2013 5:00 pm The Messenger, June 17, 2013An Obion man was injured Sunday night when he was struck in a head with a bottle while playing basketball in Union City.Logan Hale, 18, was treated at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City following an incident that allegedly occurred at the basketball…

Cards stumble against MLB worst Posted: Monday, June 17, 2013 7:00 pm By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) — Maybe the St. Louis Cardinals were looking ahead to the Chicago Cubs. In a matchup of worst versus first, NL Central leader St. Louis mustered only five hits Sunday and lost to the woeful…

All’s Rose(y) in Merion’s wake Posted: Monday, June 17, 2013 7:00 pm By JOSEPH WHITE AP Sports Writer ARDMORE, Pa. (AP) — Justin Rose walked the 18th fairway and thought of Ben Hogan, and a chance to emulate one of the most famous shots in golf. That very moment Sunday made the U.S. Open’s return…

Sports Briefs Posted: Monday, June 17, 2013 7:00 pm Ex-Vol Justin Hunter now officially a Titan NASHVILLE (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with receiver Justin Hunter, their second-round draft selection. The 6-foot-3 Hunter spent three seasons at the University of Tennessee where he caught 106 passes for 1,812 yards and 18…

Fulton looking for run Posted: Monday, June 17, 2013 7:00 pm Two weeks into the Ohio Valley League season, the Fulton Railroaders are still trying to find their way. Fulton won just once in three weekend games, is now three games below the .500 mark (5-8) and currently sits in fifth place in the six-team…

Toy gun buyback? Just shoot me Posted: Monday, June 17, 2013 7:00 pm By DANNY TYREE According to Townhall.com and other sources, Stobridge Elementary School in Hayward, California may be shooting itself in the foot, publicity-wise. As part of a safety day, the school sponsored a touchy-feely toy gun buyback program, rewarding students with books…

Institutional ‘solutions’ to school violence are bureaucratic failures Posted: Monday, June 17, 2013 7:00 pm By RICK JENSEN Liberals believe in creating institutions to solve problems. Conservatives believe the individual is better at solving problems. A 3 year-old deaf boy in Lincoln, Nebraska is being bullied by public school officials to change his name because…

Fern Jones Posted: Monday, June 17, 2013 8:00 pm 91ST BIRTHDAY — Fern Jones, originally from Chicago and now a resident at the Obion County Nursing Home, recently celebrated her 91st birthday with her family members, Freddie Brown and Jesse Hammonds, both of Union City. She has three grandchildren. Published in The Messenger 6.17.13

Annie 6.17.13 Posted: Monday, June 17, 2013 8:00 pm Dear Annie: I have been married to the love of my life for several years. Our children are all grown and out of the nest. I recently learned that over the past few months my husband has had numerous telephone conversations with a female acquaintance. I…

Senator: Immigration bill could decide 2016 election Posted: Monday, June 17, 2013 9:55 pm By PHILIP ELLIOTT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans’ hopes to reclaim the White House in the 2016 elections hinge on whether they support — or sabotage — the immigration overhaul being debated in the Senate, two lawmakers who helped write…