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UCHS grads to don caps and gowns Sunday
By GLENDA CAUDLE
Special Features Editor
When members of the Union City High School Class of 2013 receive their diplomas Sunday evening, in a ceremony that will begin at 8 at War Memorial Stadium on the campus, they will represent an investment in higher education of more than $3.5 million.
Published in The Messenger 5.23.13 Read More ...
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Responsibility for roof questioned by council
By DONNA RYDER
Associate Editor
Just who is responsible for replacing a portion of the roof at the former Miles School was the question posed Tuesday night at the Union City city council meeting.
City manager Kathy Dillon said Head Start officials have informed her there are several leaks in the gym roof and because the flooring is wood, it is an “urgent need.”
Published in The Messenger 5.23.13 Read More ...
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Dresden man charged with statutory rape
By BRAD GASKINS
News Editor
A Dresden man has been charged with aggravated statutory rape.
According to an affidavit, Raymond Isbell, 31, was charged after a 16-year-old girl told authorities he performed oral sex on her on at least two separate occasions.
Published in The WCP 5.21.13 Read More ...
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UTM to host Memorial Day commemoration
Vietnam War veteran Walter Michael (Mike) Davis Sr. will be the guest speaker at the University of Tennessee at Martin 13th annual Memorial Day Commemoration set for 9 a.m. Friday at the Hall-Moody Administration Building entrance.
Published in The WCP 5.21.13 Read More ...
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Girl remains optimistic after kidney transplant
While many girls were scurrying to find that perfect dress for the prom, Obion County junior Kathalina (Lina) Moore was at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville getting a new kidney.
Almost two years after being diagnosed with Stage 5 kidney disease, Lina is a couple of more doctors visits and one surgery away from hopefully dealing with the end of a successful kidney transplant.
Published in The WCP 5.21.13 Read More ...
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Sports Briefs
Briefly
7-under total wins
Wynridge outing
The team of Van Kissell, David Kissell, Kyle Ross and Mason Storey combined to shoot a 7-under-par and win the men’s scramble at Wynridge Greens in Troy on Thursday.
Published in The Messenger 5.24.13 Read More ...
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Skyhawks’ Butler on list of nation’s elite receivers
UT Martin’s Jeremy Butler ranks as one of 34 returning Football Championship Subdivision wide receivers to have earned a spot on the 2013 College Football Performance Awards preseason watch list.
Butler is one of only three Ohio Valley Conference wide receivers to make the cut, joining Eastern Illinois’ Erik Lora and Murray State’s Walter Powell.
Published in The WCP 5.23.13 Read More ...
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All sports covered on UTM camp list
hletic programs are sponsoring camps this summer, ranging from May 28 through Aug. 1 at various locations on campus.
The UTM baseball program is conducting a skills camp on May 28-31.
Published in The WCP 5.23.13 Read More ...
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Kiwanis needs votes
The Messenger, May 24, 2013
Kiwanis Park in downtown Union City is a popular attraction for daycares to bring children and for families to have picnics. Read More ...
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Movie date changed
The Messenger, May 24, 2013
The free movie at the Obion County GOP headquarters at 215 South First St. in Union City has been changed to Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. to avoid a conflict with Memorial Day observances, a spokesman said. Read More ...
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Right to Life to meet
The Messenger, May 24, 2013
The Obion County Chapter of the Tennessee Right to Life will meet Tuesday evening at 7 at the Obion County Museum on Edwards Street in Union City.
The meeting is open to the public. Read More ...
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July plans revealed
The Messenger, May 24, 2013
Reelfoot Lake Tourism Council is inviting the community to “Feel the Rumble” at a special fireworks display July 5 at 9 p.m. on the field beside the American Legion building. In addition to the fireworks display, there will be a flea market and vendors, plus food and cold drinks. Read More ...
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Commission to meet
The Messenger, May 24, 2013
The Municipal-Regional Planning Commission will meet Thursday at noon in the courtroom of the Union City Municipal Building. Read More ...
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