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New health clinic caters to working uninsured Posted: Friday, June 14, 2013 9:39 am By BRAD GASKINSNews EditorGet sick without insurance and a trip to a doctor could end up costing a proverbial arm and leg.But thanks to a new not-for-profit, faith-based clinic, Weakley County’s working uninsured have an affordable option if illness strikes.Good Samaritan…

Man wanted in Weakley County arrested in Graves County Posted: Friday, June 14, 2013 9:26 am A man wanted in Weakley County has been arrested in Graves County, Ky.Adron Mallard, 47 of Lynnsville, Ky., was arrested by the Graves County Sheriff’s Department.A search warrant was issued for Mallard after the Weakley County Sheriff’s Department told…

Local Girl Scouts join forces with Scenic Tennessee Posted: Friday, June 14, 2013 9:23 am PITCHING IN — More than five Girl Scout troops from across Weakley County joined forces Tuesday afternoon to help pick up litter along a stretch of King Road. The project was part of the statewide “Pickin’ Up Tennessee” tour. Long…

Historic home gets upgrade Posted: Friday, June 14, 2013 9:36 am RENOVATION — Richard Killebrew purchased this historic home from the Moran family in September 2012. By SARAH WILLIAMSSpecial to The PressDRESDEN — A historic house is getting a makeover, and residents seem excited about the restoration of the former Moran House located at 151…

Greenfield discusses tennis courts, passes budget Posted: Friday, June 14, 2013 9:32 am By MARY JEAN HALLSpecial to The PressGREENFIELD — After discussion regarding the tennis courts plan, the Greenfield board of mayor and aldermen unanimously passed the third and final reading of the Fiscal Year 2013-14 Budget Tuesday night. The board took about a…

Eric Brewer performs at Relay for Life event Posted: Friday, June 14, 2013 9:08 am By JOE LOFAROSpecial to The PressMARTIN – It’s not often when you get to see a hometown boy pick his guitar and sing his songs in front of a hometown crowd. That’s what happened Friday at the West Weakley County…

Airport meet set Posted: Friday, June 14, 2013 5:00 pm The Messenger, June 14, 2013The Everett-Stewart Regional Airport Board will meet June 27 at 7 a.m. at the airport in the terminal building. The meeting is open to the public.

Woods says arm pain not cause for bad start Posted: Friday, June 14, 2013 7:00 pm By JOSEPH WHITE AP Sports Writer ARDMORE, Pa. (AP) — Ball in the rough. Swing. Grimace. Shake left arm. Repeat. The typical Tiger Woods hole during the first round of the U.S. Open was more painful than pretty. Something…

Titans’ CJ is always seeking 2K yards total Posted: Friday, June 14, 2013 7:00 pm By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE (AP) — Chris Johnson is often asked how many yards he thinks he can rush for any season, and the player nicknamed CJ2K always responds with the same answer: 2,000. But Johnson…

Cards’ Wainwright doesn’t rely on routine to collect 10th win, 1,000th K Posted: Friday, June 14, 2013 7:00 pm By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Adam Wainwright used to be a creature of routine leading up to each start. “Same sleeping shirt the night before,” the St. Louis Cardinals ace said.…