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Mehan celebrates 25 years with Mary Kay
Mehan celebrates 25 years with Mary Kay Posted: Thursday, June 13, 2013 8:55 am By BRAD GASKINSNews EditorJudy Mehan said she loves her job. Some days, she can even work in her pajamas.That’s one of the many benefits, she said, of owning her own Mary Kay Cosmetics business.Mehan celebrated 25 years with Mary Kay in…
Read MoreJewelry repair, diamond business now open
Jewelry repair, diamond business now open Posted: Thursday, June 13, 2013 9:05 am LABOR OF LOVE — Edward Norwood, who loves creating things, has opened a jewelry repair and diamond store on Lindell Street. The official grand opening is June 28. By BRAD GASKINSNews EditorEdward Norwood said he has always had a passion for creating…
Read MoreGreenfield native named research director
Greenfield native named research director Posted: Thursday, June 13, 2013 8:53 am Matthew Bethel has been named the new research director for the Louisiana Sea Grant College Program. The Greenfield native begins his duties on June 18.“I’m excited about Matt joining our team,” said Robert Twilley, Louisiana Sea Grant executive director. “He brings a great…
Read MoreDirector of Tennessee Main Street Program visits downtown Martin
Director of Tennessee Main Street Program visits downtown Martin Posted: Thursday, June 13, 2013 9:56 am By BRAD GASKINSNews EditorMARTIN — The Martin Historic Business District has spend a lot of time and money revitalizing itself throughout the past several years.It got to show off its progress Thursday afternoon (June 6) when the new director…
Read MoreBoard votes against making ditch repairs
Board votes against making ditch repairs Posted: Thursday, June 13, 2013 8:45 am By BRAD GASKINSNews EditorMARTIN — After a lengthy discussion during their meeting Monday afternoon, Martin aldermen voted against repairing a problematic ditch on Kelly West Drive in the Glenwood subdivision.Larry Kelly and other property owners said the ditch constantly floods, destroys yards…
Read MoreUC resident’s selfless acts evident across the county
UC resident’s selfless acts evident across the county By: By Hope Montgomery, Messenger Intern Posted: Thursday, June 13, 2013 9:12 pm The Messenger 06.13.13 Many area residents are truly Angels on Earth, selflessly giving of their time and talents to help others in the community. The Messenger is honoring those people in a special series…
Read MoreUS whites now losing majority in under-5 age group — census
US whites now losing majority in under-5 age group — census By: By the Associated Press Posted: Thursday, June 13, 2013 9:12 pm The Messenger 06.13.13 WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time, America’s racial and ethnic minorities now make up about half of the under-5 age group, the government said today. It’s a historic…
Read MoreObion Freedom Fest offers something for everyone
Obion Freedom Fest offers something for everyone By: By Kevin Bowden Posted: Thursday, June 13, 2013 9:12 pm The Messenger 06.13.13 By KEVIN BOWDENStaff ReporterObion will be celebrating the upcoming Fourth of July holiday a little early with the Obion Freedom Fest set for June 29.Several events highlight the celebration, beginning with a motorcycle run…
Read More4 adults, 2 juveniles face theft charges
4 adults, 2 juveniles face theft charges By: By Chris Menees Posted: Thursday, June 13, 2013 9:12 pm The Messenger 06.13.13 By CHRIS MENEESStaff ReporterFour adults and two juveniles have been charged in the alleged theft of several hundred games, DVDs and Blu-rays from stores in Union City, Dyersburg and Humboldt.The arrests of the six…
Read MoreUTM’s Giles among Title IX pioneers
UTM’s Giles among Title IX pioneers Posted: Thursday, June 13, 2013 12:00 pm The Ohio Valley Conference celebrated the 40th anniversary of Title IX Thursday with a luncheon at the DoubleTree Hotel in Nashville. Each of the OVC’s 12-member institutions identified a pioneer in women’s athletics from their school to be honored during the year…
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