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OC Schools to begin classes
Students in the Obion County School System will begin classes on Tuesday. Children will be bringing home first-day forms that need to be filled out and returned to their schools. Pre-K, kindergarten, and seventh grade students need to have their proof of immunizations turned in no later than Sept. 1. Pre-K and kindergarten students need…
Read MoreSURGE IN OPIOIDS
SURGE IN OPIOIDS — Mike Lyttle (left), assistant director of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Forensic Services Division, shared information on 10 of the most common drugs being identified by the agency’s scientists. According to Lyttle, fentanyl and dangerous fentanyl analogues (drugs that have similar effects on the body) are contributing to a majority of…
Read MoreBLOOD BATTLE
BLOOD BATTLE — It was the Battle of the Badges Monday afternoon when Union City fire and police department personnel and supporters, including fire department administration assistant Cynthia Mickschl, pulled up their sleeves to give blood to Lifeline Blood Services. The bloodmobile was set up at E.W. James and Sons in Union City. The police…
Read MoreSWEET PUMPKIN
SWEET PUMPKIN — Anistyn White (left), 9, daughter of Donald and Whitney White, and Marley Jones, 10, daughter of Chris and Jamie Jones, all of Troy, cuddled with Marley’s 2 1⁄2-month-old kitten, Pumpkin, prior to the start of the pet show Saturday at Troy Community Involvement Days at City Park. Sponsored by the Troy Community…
Read MoreWATCHING FOR DAD
WATCHING FOR DAD — Meredith Bird (left), 6, and Camille Bird, 4, daughters of Matthew and Brittnie Bird of Union City, waited with their signs along East Reelfoot Avenue in Union City for their dad to arrive at an angel station set up at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City during the Last Annual Vol State Road…
Read More50 years: What the time capsule revealed
By Seth Gatewood This year, on Independence Day, after 50 years of anticipation, the City of Martin revealed the time capsule’s contents to the general public. The ceremony was held on the grounds of the C.E. Wheldon building. It included a speech from Randy Brundige, the mayor of Martin, and featured speakers dressed up in…
Read MoreThe Bible comes alive on a trip to Israel
By: Seth Gatewood Every year, Union University takes an educational trip to Israel to help students better understand key concepts in the Bible. Receiving college credit from the trip is optional. Before the trip, students usually take a six-week course examining and studying the places they will visit in Israel. Rebbeca Powers, a sophomore at…
Read MoreFESTIVAL READY
FESTIVAL READY — Troy Community Association member Kristi Scarborough (right) recently accepted donations from local businesses, including from Troy E.W. James store assistant manager Kelly Tittle, to be used as prizes during this weekend’s Troy Community Involvement Days. Movie Night in the Park at City Park will begin Friday at 7 p.m. Free hot dogs,…
Read MoreWATER PLAY
WATER PLAY — Collins Carrington (third from left), 5, of Lexington, Tenn., was surprised when Axle Robbins, 7, of Troy burst a water balloon over her head Tuesday during water play at the Obion County Public Library. The Camp Community Program was on inventions and the children heard the reading of the book “Whoosh” by…
Read MoreWoman in custody after overnight shooting in downtown Martin
Early Wednesday morning, at approximately 1:56 a.m., the Martin Police Department responded to Church Street for shots fired. When officers arrived on the scene, they observed 42 year old victim Jason Harrell in a physical altercation with 40 year old Freda Holmes in the parking lot of Cadillac’s Bar. After an investigation, officers learned that…
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