Today is the federal holiday of Memorial Day. The day is observed to remember and honor those who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Memorial Day originated from the practice of decorating soldiers’ graves with flowers, before and during the Civil War. The holiday first took the name of “Decoration Day” […]Read More
The Northwest Tennessee Legislative Breakfast was held Friday at Discovery Park of America. The focus of the event was the promotion of tourism in the region. A large crowd attended the event, which included Tennessee Department of Tourist Development Commissioner Mark Ezell, State Representatives Tandy Darby, Rusty Grills and Chris Hurt, along with State Senators […]Read More
The Union City doubles tennis team of Molly Kizer and Shelby Bondurant took home State Runner-Up honors today in the TSSAA Spring Fling. Kizer and Bondurant fell in the Class 1A championship match 2-0, to Gracie Kelly and Annalee Kelly, of Summertown. Kizer and Bondurant had advanced to the championship match with wins over Meigs […]Read More
Funeral services will be held for Susan Hutchison, age 72, of Hornbeak. Services will take place at 11:00 on Saturday, May 27th of 2023, in Union City. Burial will follow in the Cobb’s Chapel Cemetery.Read More
For the third straight year, a Hickman industry has received a Governor’s award for safety. Insteel Wire Products was presented the award this week, marking 417,359 hours without experiencing a lost time injury or illness. Lynn Whitehouse, the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet’s Occupational, Health and Safety Director, presented the award to Hickman’s […]Read More
Friday is the final day of classes in the Union City School System. School Communications Director Mike Hutchens said students at the elementary and high school will be dismissing for Summer break at 10:00, with the middle school ending classes at 10:15. Area motorists are reminded to be alert for students and buses due to […]Read More
Obion County Central’s Olin Johnson fell to Tobias Mandeville in the Class 1A tennis semi-finals at the TSSAA Spring Fling on Thursday. Mandeville, of Merrol Hyde, won the match 2-0. Mandeville will now face Ethan Porterfield, of CSAS, in the championship on Friday.Read More
Obion County’s Olin Johnson was a winner in his first tennis match on Thursday at the TSSAA Spring Fling. In Class 1A singles play, Johnson defeated Chris Plaster, of Meigs County, 2-0. Johnson will now face Tobias Mandeville, of Merroll Hyde, at 2:00 this afternoon. The winner of this match will advance to the state […]Read More
Discovery Park of America will be the setting for classic cars, trucks and motorcycles on Saturday. The first ever Jeff Davis Memorial Car Show will take place in Union City. Car entries will be $40, with registration from 8:00 until 11:00. Trophies will be presented at 4:00. As part of the Car Show, a corn […]Read More
The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting a checkpoint in Obion County on Friday night. Reports said the Highway Patrol will hold the Sobriety Roadside Safety Checkpoint on U.S.-45 at the Obion River Bridge. The time of the checkpoint has been announced for 11:00. Troopers will be evaluating drivers for signs of alcohol or drug […]Read More
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