Israel halts firing to allow aid into Gaza
Israel's temporary pause in fighting in parts of Gaza has taken effect to allow humanitarian aid to reach Palestinian civilians in the besieged territory, according to U.N. and Israeli spokesmen.
Pakistan acknowledges Mumbai link
Pakistan's government acknowledged Wednesday that there is a connection between November's attacks in Mumbai, India, and elements inside Pakistan.
Posted Wednesday, January 7, 2009 10:16 am CST
U.N.: No militants at shelled Gaza school
U.N. officials are "99.9 percent certain" there were no Palestinian militants in or on the grounds of a school that was shelled by Israeli forces, killing more than 40 people, a spokesman said Wednesday.
Union City Elementary School's Voices of UCES performed recently at the Obion County Chimes for Charity telethon. The telethon was staged at Second Baptist Church to raise money for Chimes, which donates food, clothing and toys to needy children and their families during the Christmas holiday.
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TWRA involved in response NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has been involved in response activities — including assessment of the initial impact to wildlife resources, public safety and boating and initiating sampling — to track long-term effect on wildlife and habitat since the massive release of fly ash on Dec. 22 in East Tennessee. The release came from the
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Tennessee ash flood is ‘wake-up call’on environmental oversight — Corker
By DUNCAN MANSFIELD
Associated Press Writer
HARRIMAN (AP) — The disastrous coal ash flood at a Tennessee Valley Authority power plant should be a “wake-up call” for greater environmental and regulatory oversight, Tennessee Sen. Bob Corker said Monday.
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Man’s last lotto ticket wins $10M for widow
DANBURY, Conn. (AP) — On the day that Donald Peters died, he unknowingly provided financial security for his wife of 59 years and their family.
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Bill Frist decides against 2010 gubernatorial bid
By ERIK SCHELZIG
Associated Press Writer
KNOXVILLE (AP) — Former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist announced Sunday he won’t run for Tennessee governor in 2010 because it would require him to immediately curtail his education and health care commitments.
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Photo: Soaring Lady Yellowjacket Jasmine Allen (left) drew a trip to the free-throw line when she was fouled by Clarksburg's Kendrea Jamison during high school basketball action Saturday night at Greenfield.Read More ...
UT Martin announces budget cuts, structural changes The tight financial strain that has left state shared revenues in the red has impacted not only community agencies across the state, but institutions of higher learning as well with an announcement from Gov. Phil Bredesen last month that money must be shed in an effort to keep the overall budget in balance.Read More ... By Sabrina Bates, Chief Staff Writer
Bicycle commuter benefit in effect Beginning Jan. 1, employees who regularly use their bicycles to get to and from work are eligible for a $20-a-month, tax-free reimbursement from their employers for bicycle-related expenses.Read More ...
Laws change for sex crime offenders According to the Associated Press, sex offenders will face tougher restrictions and professionals will no longer be exempt from jury duty under two of the new Tennessee laws that took effect on New Year’s Day. Read More ...
Fire grants announced The start of a new year has brought with it good news for two local emergency response agencies in Weakley County as they determine how to spend grant money for each department.Read More ... By Sabrina Bates, Chief Staff Writer
Happy New Year! Lady Rebs ranked If it’s the first week of January, it must mean that Obion Central’s girls basketball team is state-ranked.
The Lady Rebels — perennially among the Top 10 teams in Tennessee — were listed at No. 8 in the first Class 2A Associated Press prep poll, released Monday afternoon.
Obion Central spent three weeks atop the double-A state rankings a year ago and finished the regular season listed at No. 2. The Rebel girls’ program recorded the 1,000th victory in its distinguished history a year ago and have been state-ranked in each of head coach Eddie Suiter’s four seasons at the helm.Read More ...
(Hay)’s finally in the barn for Skyhawks vs. Murray UT Martin finally made some (Hay) against Murray State.
Olajide Hay scored a career-high 16 points as one of three Skyhawks in double figures and UTM broke a 15-game losing streak against its closest regional rival with a 75-71 victory over the Racers Monday night at the Elam Center.
The win was the sixth straight for UT Martin (8-5), but more importantly its first in three Ohio Valley Conference games. It also marked just the third time in 36 all-time meetings that UTM had defeated Murray State, the last time in 2001.Read More ... By MIKE HUTCHENS, Messenger Sports Editor
Messenger Sports Briefs for January 6 Briefly
UC freshman boys
a perfect 3-for-3
The Union City boys’ freshman basketball team won its third game in as many starts with a 75-53 victory over Milan on Monday night.
The Tornadoes fell behind 23-16 after the first quarter, but outscored the visiting Bulldogs 47-20 over the second and third periods combined.Read More ...
Year starts well for Westview with two wins over Madison Both Westview squads opened 2009 with a bang taking victories over visiting Madison Academic this past Saturday night in Martin.
The Lady Chargers (16-0) remained unbeaten with a 46-28 win, while the WHS boys (12-4) cruised to a 67-30 victory.Read More ... Sara Reid — Special to the Weakley County Pres
