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Skyhawk teams post impressive wins
Playing in front of 4,513 raucous fans from local schools on Tuesday, UT Martin soared to a 73-56 triumph over Charleston Southern on Education Day at the Elam Center. The Skyhawks led for 30:39 of clock time and iced the victory with a 20-2 run midway through the second half. UT Martin is now 6-2…
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DAZZLING DISPLAY — Woodland Mills Mayor Joe Lewis recently worked on a special Christmas light display at his home on Olive Street in Maplehurst Subdivision. He installs the display, which includes music and a skit, each year for the community’s enjoyment. This year’s theme is “Small Town Community,” which was written by South Fulton High…
Read MoreTSWA/USA Today Prep Football Poll
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association and USA Today Network announced football rankings after Week 15 on Monday. Top 10 teams in each of the six Division I classifications and Top 5 in three Division II classes were selected by TSWA members and USA Today writers with first-place votes in parentheses and total points…
Read MoreTSSAA Playoff Scores and State Championship Matchups
TSSAA Football Playoffs Scores and Championship Games Division 1 Semifinals Nov. 28 Class 1A South Pittsburg 35, Coalfield 7 McKenzie 39, Fayetteville 0 Class 2A Marion County 33, Eagleton 14 Huntingdon 35, Milan 34 Class 3A Gatlinburg-Pittman 23, Tyner 20 Westview 40, Covington 34 Class 4A Alcoa 35, Greeneville 7 Pearl Cohn 42, South Gibson…
Read MoreTSWA/USA Today Tennessee High School Football polls
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association and USA Today Network announced football rankings after Week 14 on Monday. Top 10 teams in each of the six Division I classifications and Top 5 in three Division II classes were selected by TSWA members and USA Today writers with first-place votes in parentheses and total points…
Read MoreTSSAA High School Football State Playoff Scores and Matchups
DIVISION 1 Class 1A Quarterfinal Scores Nov. 21 Coalfield 40, Sale Creek 7 South Pittsburg 45, Clay County 0 McKenzie 24, Richland 21 Fayetteville 43, Middle College 20 Semifinal Games Nov. 28 South Pittsburg at Coalfield Fayetteville at McKenzie –––––– Class 2A Quarterfinal Scores Nov. 21 Eagleton 24, Bledsoe County 23 Marion County 42, Gordonsville…
Read MoreIN THE BAG
IN THE BAG — Seth Walker, associate pastor of The Refuge Mission, counted bags of non-perishable groceries at midday Sunday in the women’s building at the Obion County Fairgrounds — where the annual Feeding of the 5,000 grocery giveaway will be held Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to help people in need. Free…
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CHIMES CHECKOUT — Chimes for Charity board member Melanie Hill high-fived a young shopper during Chimes’ annual shopping tour to help children in need Sunday afternoon at Walmart Supercenter in Union City. Among the Chimes and Union City J’Cettes volunteers who joined her at the checkout were Jaclyn Marshall (background left) and Samantha Wallace (mostly…
Read MoreFOR AREA ANGELS
FOR AREA ANGELS — Walmart Union City front end team lead Johnna Ragsdale (left) and store manager David Harris encourage local individuals, organizations and businesses to help provide Christmas for local children who are less fortunate. There are 79 “angels” whose names and wish lists are available on the Obion County Salvation Army Christmas tree,…
Read MoreHO-HO-HORNBEAK HELPER
HO-HO-HORNBEAK HELPER — Danny Ingle, 8-year-old son of Josh and Heather Ingle of Hornbeak, placed a wooden ornament on a newly-planted community Christmas tree during a decorating and lighting event Friday night at Hornbeak City Park on Glass Road. Residents were invited to come early to color wooden ornaments to either keep or place on…
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