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Building permits – May 2013 Posted: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 8:00 pm The Messenger 06.12.13 The following is a list of Union City’s monthly building permits for May, submitted by the Union City Department of Planning and Code Enforcement. The activity list includes the applicant, project address, project cost and a brief description of the…

Variety of special activities scheduled for annual Elvis Week in Memphis Posted: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 8:00 pm By: By the Associated Press The Messenger 06.12.13 By ADRIAN SAINZAssociated PressMEMPHIS (AP) — An appearance by former Elvis Presley co-star Mother Dolores Hart and a listening party for a new box set featuring his performances at…

Kanye West: Album ‘all about giving’ Posted: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 8:00 pm By: By the Associated Press The Messenger 06.12.13 By MESFIN FEKADUAP Music WriterNEW YORK (AP) — Kanye West says his new album is all about giving.The multiplatinum rapper held a listening for “Yeezus” late Monday in New York City, where Jay-Z and…

Former Beatle Ringo Starr writes book for children Posted: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 8:00 pm By: By the Associated Press The Messenger 06.12.13 NEW YORK (AP) — Ringo Starr is turning an old Beatles favorite into a children’s book.The drummer has a deal with Simon & Schuster’s Children Books for “Octopus’ Garden,” based on one…

Britain’s Prince Philip hospitalized on birthday Posted: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 8:00 pm By: By the Associated Press The Messenger 06.12.13 LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II visited her husband, Prince Philip, at a London hospital on Monday, where he was spending his 92nd birthday recovering from abdominal surgery.Philip was “comfortable and in good spirits,”…

Obion County art students earn honors at annual show Posted: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 6:00 pm The Messenger 06.12.13 The Obion County Central High School Art Department recently held its 46th Annual Art Show in the school’s main gymnasium.This year’s entries featured nearly 2,700 pieces of student artwork representing 210 Art 1 students, 56 Art…

Vernon, Meeks reveal final wedding plans Posted: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 8:00 pm The Messenger 06.12.13 The final wedding plans for Ashley Elizabeth Vernon and Benjamin Joseph Meeks, both of Nashville, are being announced today.The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Dwain Vernon of Union City. Her grandparents are Mr. and Mrs.…

Senior center events slated Posted: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 8:00 pm The Messenger  06.12.13 Obion County Senior Citizens Center has announced the following activities for June 17-21 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…

Ice House Gallery plans exhibit, raffle, classes Posted: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 8:00 pm The Messenger 06.12.13 Mayfield/Graves County Art Guild in Kentucky has announced a new exhibit in the Ice House Gallery.The show of artwork depicting botanical subjects will be on display through July 20. There are 69 pieces in the show and represent…

Craig presents American Revolution, War of 1812 program at DAR meeting Posted: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 8:00 pm The Messenger 06.12.13 The Jacob Flournoy Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met for its regular annual luncheon at the Keg Restaurant in Fulton.   Hostesses were Agnes Sublette and Ellen Petty. Fresh spring bouquets and…