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Ashmore family reunion scheduled
The Ashmore family will hold a reunion Saturday at Yorkville Community Center. Read More ...

FCE members attend conference
The 2010 West Tennessee Regional Family and Community Education Club Mini Conference was held recently in Jackson. Read More ...

Dresden Bridge Scores 9.8.10
The Dresden Duplicate Bridge Club meets at the American Legion Building, located on Highway 22 on the by-pass, the second and fourth Tuesday nights at 6 and every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m.  Read More ...

Ms. Canaday attends national convention
Kathy Canaday of Union City, president of the Tennessee Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and a member of Jones-Walker Post 4862, recently led the state delegation at the 97th National Convention held at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Read More ...

Senior center events set
Obion County Senior Citizens Center has announced the following activities for Sept. 13-17 at the Eddie Cox Senior Center in Union City. Read More ...

State boasts bears, ducks, mules, walking horses
NASHVILLE (AP) — Black bears in the Smoky Mountains. Ducks at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis. Mules in Columbia. Tennessee walking horses in Shelbyville. Read More ...

Tuesday's Taste Tempters 9.7.10
Mexi Corn Cakes, Chocolate Chip Cookies with a Surprise, Tuscan White Bean Soup with Hot Water Hoecakes Read More ...

Pageants set in Greenfield
The Greenfield Ladies Club will be hosting the Mr. and Miss Fire Prevention Pageant on Sept. 18 at the Greenfield Elementary School gym. Read More ...

Bridge scores 9.6.10
Members of the Union City Duplicate Bridge Club played Thursday afternoon at the Eddie Cox Senior Center in Union City.  Read More ...

Obion County-Union City Retired Teachers Association
LOCAL ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZED — Alice Fennel (left) and Mary Dunavant (right) recently represented Obion County-Union City Retired Teachers Association at the 2010 Assembly in Nashville for Retired Teachers of Tennessee. Read More ...

Plan now to join ride across state
NASHVILLE — Now is the time to start making plans for the annual Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee, which will kick off its 21st year with a seven-day ride beginning Sept. 12 and will feature a loop through some of Tennessee’s most beautiful landscapes. Read More ...

Midwest Quilt Expo features educational opportunities and hundreds of quilts on exhibit
The sixth annual Quilt Expo offers an exciting getaway for quilting enthusiasts to rejuvenate their creative muse and celebrate the art of quilting. The event provides educational opportunities for quilters but also draws non-quilters who enjoy viewing the hundreds of quilts on exhibit. Read More ...

Butler reunion rescheduled again
The Butler family reunion, which was originally scheduled for Sept. 12 and then rescheduled for Sept. 19 at the Elbridge-Cloverdale Community Center, has been rescheduled again due to a scheduling conflict with a family member. Read More ...

Photo: Santa's Helper receives donation
WCP 9.2.10 The Pilot Club of Dresden said it was happy to give a donation to Santa’s Helpers. Read More ...

Ricka McDonald to wed Chris Davison Sept. 4
Mr. and Mrs. Don McDonald of Martin announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Ricka Elizabeth McDonald of Hendersonville to James Christopher “Chris” Davis of Madison. Read More ...

Allison Thetford - Clint Ary marry
Allison Marie Thetford of Rives and Clint Andrew Ary of Greenfield were recently united in marriage at Exchange Street Church of Christ in Union City. The bride is the daughter of Randy and Anita Thetford of Rives. She is the granddaughter of Roy and Pauline Thetford of Springville and Ray and Lillie Ward and the late Ola Mae Ward, all of Milan. Read More ...

Dresden Duplicate Club
Dresden Duplicate Bridge had two challenging games of bridge this week. The Tuesday Night Club met at 6 p.m. and had three and a half tables. Sandra Klutts and Jane Young were hostesses for the evening. Read More ...
Toni Pritchett, Special to The Press

Rosie Lee Connell turns 90
Everyone is invited to join Rosie Lee Connell as she celebrates her 90th birthday from 2-4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 11 at the Sharon Church of Christ. Read More ...

Product recalls announced
By The Associated Press The following recalls have been announced: • About 18,500 magnetic maze boards, manufactured in China by Lakeshore Learning Materials of Carson, Calif., because the wand can separate and expose a magnet. Read More ...

Cultural Skills Day set in Jackson
The University of Tennessee Extension Service is planning Cultural Skills Day on Sept. 15 at the West Tennessee Research and Education Center, located at 605 Airways Blvd. in Jackson. Read More ...

Butler reunion rescheduled
The Butler family reunion, which was originally scheduled for Sept. 12 at the Elbridge-Cloverdale Community Center, has been rescheduled due to a scheduling conflict at the center. Read More ...

Zippin Pippin being restored
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — An effort to bring Elvis Presley’s favorite ride to Green Bay is one step closer. Read More ...

Senior events scheduled
Obion County Senior Citizens Center has announced the following activities for Sept. 6-10 at the Eddie Cox Senior Center in Union City. Read More ...

DAR state regent's project
STATE REGENT’S PROJECT — Mary Wall Dunavant (right), member of the Reelfoot Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, was recently asked to be state vice chairman of the Chickasaw District State Regent’s Project — the Eagle Pendant and Nightlight.  Read More ...

Fairies pageant slated
The Mr. and Miss Fairies of the Fall Pageant will be held Sept. 18 at Ripley High School. It is being sponsored by the Lauderdale County University of Tennessee Extension Service. Read More ...

Alexander reunion set
All descendants of Peyton and Lucinda Alexander, who were early settlers of Obion County, are invited to attend an upcoming Alexander family reunion. Read More ...

Butler reunion planned
The Butlers will hold a family reunion Sept. 12 at the Elbridge-Cloverdale Community Center. Read More ...

Tuesday's Taste Tempters 8.31.10
Rafael’s Righteous Cream Cheese Brownies Read More ...

Tips provided on reducing risk of getting salmonella
The recent egg recall has concerned many local residents, though the affected eggs were not distributed in Tennessee. Read More ...

Bridge scores 8.30.10
Members of the Union City Duplicate Bridge Club played a game Thursday afternoon at the Eddie Cox Senior Center in Union City.  Read More ...

Dinosaur fossils make US debut
CINCINNATI (AP) — Dinosaur fossils discovered in a Chinese province are making their U.S. debut at an Ohio museum. Read More ...

Hottest pepper grown in state
KNOXVILLE (AP) — The Culinary Institute at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville has added the world’s hottest pepper to its kitchen garden. Read More ...

Retired teachers treated to meal
Members of Obion County-Union City Retired Teachers Association were treated to an annual luncheon at Another Thyme in Union City by Commercial Bank and Trust.  Read More ...

Auditions set
The Jackson Teen Theater will host auditions for “Fame” Thursday at 3:45 p.m. at the Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center in Jackson. Read More ...

Senior events scheduled
Obion County Senior Citizens Center has announced the following activities for Aug. 30- Sept. 3 at the Eddie Cox Senior Center in Union City. Read More ...

Bridge scores 8.24.10
Members of the Union City Duplicate Bridge Club gathered at the Eddie Cox Senior Center in Union City Thursday afternoon.  Read More ...

Tuesday's Taste Tempters 8.24.10
Sloppy Joe on Cheddar Cheese Biscuits Read More ...