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All CategoriesJobs gap between young, old widest everBy HOPE YENAssociated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Squeezed by a tight job market, young Americans are especially struggling. They have suffered bigger income losses than other... Read more...Inspectors to rappel down bridge’s piersAURORA, Ky. (AP) — Bridge inspectors who need to get a closer look at several piers on the damaged Eggners Ferry Bridge in western Kentucky were to rappel down several of... Read more...Official: 10 states get waiver on ‘No Child Left Behind’From AP, staff reportsWASHINGTON — President Obama will free 10 states from the strict and sweeping requirements of the No Child Left Behind law, giving leeway to states... Read more...Technology Donationsfrom:Masquerade TheatreThe library is proud to announce a charitable donation made by ShiftPlanning.com. When it comes to scheduling volunteers, ShiftPlanning.com is the go-to resource. Read more...IMPRESSIVE IMAGESPHOTO - Reelfoot Lake’s 8th Annual Eagle Festival this past weekend was attended by a steady flow of visitors from across West Tennessee and from across the state.... Read more...Lennox official: UC plant for saleBy KEVIN BOWDENStaff ReporterA clearer picture is beginning to emerge concerning the future of the local Lennox Hearth Products plant on East Reelfoot Avenue in Union City.... Read more...Mitt Romney’s bad day is Rick Santorum’s bestBy LAURIE KELLMANAssociated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Rick Santorum is looking to capitalize on a string of stunning victories that snapped his four-state losing... Read more...Bills to change pension plans stall in LegislatureBy LUCAS JOHNSON IIAssociated PressNASHVILLE (AP) — Proposals to change the retirement system for public employees in Tennessee stalled Monday in the Legislature when a... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real LivesaverAriana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When... Read more...Former UTM player, coach feeling ‘Super’ after Giant winBy TOM CANAVANAP Sports WriterINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Being an NFL general manager is like being a kicker: What have you done for me lately?Published in The Messenger 2.7.12 Read more...BOOK TALKPhoto - Pulitzer Prize-winning author Rick Bragg (center) spoke to students from Union City, Obion County Central and South Fulton high schools and Union City Middle School... Read more...Traveling Civil War exhibit adds 2 panels about West TennesseeJACKSON (AP) — A traveling exhibit about the Civil War has been enlarged to include two new panels about West Tennessee.Published in The Messenger 2.3.12 Read more...Public will be allowed to view collapsed bridgeAURORA, Ky. (AP) — The public will be allowed in this weekend to a viewing area to see the partial collapse of the Eggner’s Ferry Bridge in western... Read more...Thompson top pick for Martin positionBy SABRINA BATESSpecial to The MessengerThe City of Martin weeded through 14 potential candidates for its community development director position, left vacant in the fall when... Read more...IRS: 105 targeted in identity theft sweepWASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government has swooped down on 105 people in 23 states in the past week as part of a nationwide crackdown on identity theft and tax refund... Read more...Dive team inspects piersA dive team in western Kentucky on Tuesday was inspecting the piers of a Tennessee River bridge that partially collapsed after it was struck last week by a massive cargo... Read more...eBook Class Schedule – February 2012from:Masquerade TheatreBring in your eReaders, tablets, and smartphones for hands-on-help downloading library eBooks. Sign up for a class at Obion County Public Library circulation desk. eBook Open Lab... Read more...‘FAIR’ READERSPHOTO — Union City Ele-mentary School first-graders (from left) Sarah Hubbard, Reagan Durkee and Madeline Underwood share the delights of a good book as they explore... Read more...Federal budget deficit to dip to $1.1 trillionBy ANDREW TAYLORAssociated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — A new budget report released today predicts the government will run a $1.1 trillion deficit in the fiscal year that ends in... Read more...Obama, GOP candidates offer a campaign previewBy DAVID ESPOSpecial CorrespondentWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — On a day that combined two campaigns into one, President Obama on Wednesday challenged Republicans to raise... Read more...Casino gambling bill coming soon — BeshearBy ROGER ALFORDAssociated PressFRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A long-awaited proposal to open Kentucky to casino gambling could be introduced in the state Senate within... Read more...TALKING STRATEGYPhoto - Union City Middle School principal Michael Paul Miller is getting a head start on preparations for an upcoming donkey basketball game by talking strategy with one of... Read more...POOL RAZEDPhoto - The Union City Municipal Pool is being demolished this week. The pool’s ticket booth, flanked by a pair of concrete columns, was brought down Monday and the... Read more...Paterno could be last of his kind in footballBy RALPH D. RUSSOAP Football WriterThere will never be another coaching career like Joe Paterno’s.Published in The Messenger 1.23.12 Read more...Assault charge dismissedAn assault charge levied against a Union City man accused of assaulting an electric system worker was dismissed in court.Published in The Messenger 1.23.12 Read more...Racing industry backs casino games in KentuckyBy RANDY PATRICKAssociated PressFRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Racing industry spokesmen have told a House committee that Kentucky’s horse industry is in crisis and... Read more...Promoting business growth goal for 2012 — SandersonBy GLENDA CAUDLESpecial Features EditorState Rep. Bill Sanderson provided commentary on Gov. Bill Haslam’s business-influencing plans for 2012 at the Tuesday morning... Read more...Council reverses course on bankingBy CHRIS MENEESStaff ReporterThe City of Union City will not be changing banks after all for two of its checking accounts.The Union City Council voted Tuesday night to rescind... Read more...Local high school juniors begin preparing for trip of a lifetimeBy GLENDA CAUDLESpecial Features EditorOne of the most important, but often overlooked, facets of the Union City Rotary Club all-expense-paid 12-day trip to Europe is the unique... Read more...News conference at 3 Dresden murder probe continuesA murder investigation is continuing today in Dresden and Dresden Police Chief Randal Walker has planned a press conference for this afternoon to offer a status update in the... Read more...Cruise tragedy conjures memories of doomed TitanicBy TAMARA LUSHAssociated PressORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The first interviews of survivors — and the first impressions of people across the world — of the ill-fated... Read more...Tax cut talks focus on budget cuts, new feesBy ANDREW TAYLORAssociated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans would cut federal employee benefits. President Obama would raise fees for airline passengers and eliminate... Read more...Sanderson releases figuresDistrict 77 state Rep. Bill Sanderson of Kenton released his fundraising numbers for 2011 today, announcing that he has raised $54,625 prior to the start of the 2012 legislative... Read more...Governor touts grant transparencyNASHVILLE (AP) — Gov. Bill Haslam says his plan to spur economic development by providing more grants to companies that invest in the state will be a transparent process,... Read more...Haslam announces priorities: Cuts in estate and food taxesNASHVILLE (AP) — Republican Gov. Bill Haslam announced Tuesday his legislative priorities for the year will include securing reductions in the state’s estate tax and a... Read more...‘LOG’GING MILESPHOTO - The moving team from Carlos Lewis & Sons in Stewart County created a stir on Reelfoot Avenue and Everett Boulevard Monday as they maneuvered the Parks family log... Read more...FINALLY FIRSTPHOTO - It was six days into the new year before the first baby born in Obion County in 2012 arrived at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. Read more...3-vehicle crash leaves 2 deadTwo people were killed and two others injured Saturday evening in a three-vehicle crash on State Highway 21 near Hornbeak.Published in The Messenger 1.9.12 Read more...Ex-Marine’s family says he wasn’t spying in IranWASHINGTON (AP) — The family of an American man sentenced to death in Iran for allegedly being a CIA agent said today he was visiting relatives there and not... Read more...Redistricting plan draws criticism from DemocratsBy ERIK SCHELZIGAssociated PressRepublican plans for Tennessee legislative redistricting released Wednes-day would draw five black House members into three seats and place the top... Read more...Obion to hire officer, lease new police carBy KEVIN BOWDENStaff ReporterThe Obion City Council is kicking off the new year with an eye toward the future.Plans were put in motion Tuesday night to hire a new police officer... Read more...Local residents donate, receive gift of lifeBy KEVIN BOWDENStaff ReporterIna Payne knows how important it is to receive a blood donation.Sandra Yates believes strongly in the importance of donating blood.Published in The... Read more...With squeaker of a victory in hand, Romney looks to NHBy STEVE PEOPLES and KASIE HUNTAssociated PressDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A squeaker of an Iowa victory in hand, Mitt Romney headed today into the New Hampshire primary —... Read more...Union City Council approves bank changeBy DONNA RYDERAssociate EditorThe City of Union City will be changing banks for two of its checking accounts.The Union City Council agreed Tuesday night to move the checking... Read more...PANELS IN PLACEPHOTO - Trevor Miller of Hornbeak took one last measurement Monday afternoon of the exterior of the new Samburg City Hall being built off Highway 22 West. Read more...GOP candidates vying for voters’ trust in IowaBy KASIE HUNT and PHILIP ELLIOTTAssociated PressDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — In the kickoff contest of the 2012 presidential race, Republican candidates argued up to... Read more...CLOSING IN ON 11,000PHOTO - Joe Hill is an avid walker and he was out early today on the walking track in Union City’s Graham Park, braving temperatures in the 20s and a brisk wind. Read more...Photo ID, anti-immigration measures among new laws in Tennessee for 2012By LUCAS JOHNSON IIAssociated PressNASHVILLE (AP) — Tennesseans will be required to have photo identification in order to vote and state employers will have to make sure... Read more...New app helps determine blood alcohol contentNASHVILLE (AP) — A drunken driving test may not seem the likeliest place to come up with a mobile phone app, but that’s when inspiration struck Nashville resident Clay... Read more...Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Union City, Tennessee with AmericanTowns Union City Volunteer Guide!On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Obion County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team... Read more... |
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