Iran 'positive' ahead of nuclear talks
Iran hopes that Saturday's talks in Switzerland on its nuclear program will lead to a "positive outcome," the state-run news agency quoted Iran's foreign minister as saying.
Posted Saturday, July 19, 2008 4:22 am CDT
Obama makes first trip to Afghanistan
Sen. Barack Obama arrived Saturday in Afghanistan on the first stop of his tour of the Middle East and Europe, aimed at boosting the U.S. Democratic presidential hopeful's foreign policy credentials, his campaign confirmed.
Posted Saturday, July 19, 2008 3:50 am CDT
British Prime Minister to visit Iraq
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown will meet with his Iraqi counterpart Nuri al-Maliki in Iraq Saturday, the Iraqi government said in a statement.
Posted Saturday, July 19, 2008 3:45 am CDT
15 dead after bus plunges into river in Nepal
At least 15 passengers were killed Friday when a bus hit a pothole on a highway in Nepal and plunged into a river west of Kathmandu, police said.
The City of Union City provided a near 45-minute fireworks display July 4. Spectators at the Union City Greyhounds home field at Elam Stadium were treated to background music as well.
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Iran 'positive' ahead of nuclear talks
Iran hopes that Saturday's talks in Switzerland on its nuclear program will lead to a "positive outcome," the state-run news agency quoted Iran's foreign minister as saying.
Posted Saturday, July 19, 2008 4:22 am CDT
Obama makes first trip to Afghanistan
Sen. Barack Obama arrived Saturday in Afghanistan on the first stop of his tour of the Middle East and Europe, aimed at boosting the U.S. Democratic presidential hopeful's foreign policy credentials, his campaign confirmed.
Posted Saturday, July 19, 2008 3:50 am CDT
British Prime Minister to visit Iraq
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown will meet with his Iraqi counterpart Nuri al-Maliki in Iraq Saturday, the Iraqi government said in a statement.
Posted Saturday, July 19, 2008 3:45 am CDT
15 dead after bus plunges into river in Nepal
At least 15 passengers were killed Friday when a bus hit a pothole on a highway in Nepal and plunged into a river west of Kathmandu, police said.
US judge to consider blocking Gitmo trial By MATT APUZZO
Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge is considering whether to block the first Guantanamo Bay war crimes trial from beginning next week. If he does, it could throw another kink into the Bush administration’s legal strategy in the war on terrorism.
Published in The Messenger 7.17.08Read More ... AP
Early voting begins across Tennessee Friday
Obion Countians, it’s time to pull out your voter registration cards and head down to the election office to cast your ballots in the state primaries and county general election.
Published in The Messenger 7.17.08Read More ...
Rice: US presence at talks with Iran shows unity
By MATTHEW LEE
Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said today the Bush administration’s decision to break with past policy and send a top diplomat to weekend talks with an Iranian envoy proves the international community is united in trying to eliminate threats from the Iranian nuclear program.
Published in The Messenger 7.17.08Read More ... AP
Jury instructions in Ford trial set for today NASHVILLE (AP) — A judge was to give jury instructions today in the federal corruption trial of former state Sen. John Ford of Memphis.
Published in The Messenger 7.17.08Read More ... AP
Witnesses: Ford had no influence on state contract NASHVILLE (AP) — Two TennCare employees testified Tuesday that former state Sen. John Ford did not influence a decision to award an exclusive state dental contract to a Wisconsin company.
Published in The Messenger 7.16.08Read More ... AP
Homeownership still within reach for northwest Tennesseans Rural Development Area Director Bobby Goode and his staff celebrated National Homeownership Month recently by lending a hand to help make needed repairs so that Weakley County homeowner Lovie Irvine could stay in her own home.Read More ...
Multiple charges for Sidonia woman A Sidonia woman was arrested this past weekend on charges that she injured a child while driving drunk. Rebecca Tinsley, 29, was arrested on charges of vehicular assault, D.U.I. and violation of the implied consent law.Read More ...
Reese helps CDS during visit home Community Development Services put out a cry for help and it was heard far to the North in the state of New York.Read More ... By Tracy Sharp, Managing Editor
Illness doesn't slow down Dresden boy Creed Melton will celebrate his third birthday in August. Like many two year olds, he’s learned to love Spongebob Squarepants, swimming and John Deere. Unlike many children his age, however, he has been learning to live and deal with a very rare illness that has yet to have a cure.Read More ... By Sara Reid, Staff Writer
Gleason home to another singing sensation The City of Gleason has long been known as the home of Grand Old Opry star Mike Snider, but in the near future it may be able to add another name to that list.Read More ... By Sara Reid, Staff Writer
Annual county dinner, auction slated The Exchange Club Carl Perkins Center Advisory Board is hosting the 10th Annual Gibson County Dinner and Auction on March 8 at the Humboldt General Hospital Conference Center. Grab your tickets now and experience “The Love Boat: Sink or Swim!” in cruise ship fashion. Vacation attire is invited and for those who may not know what to wear on a cruise ship, Hawaiian print shirts, khakis, any casual, or denim, or evening wear will be appropriate for this event!Read More ...
UTM may (or not) be back in the mix for MJ By MIKE HUTCHENS
Messenger Sports Editor
Three months after the passing of national signing day and roughly a month before college classes are to begin and MJ Brown has yet to officially make a decision on where he’ll play basketball this fall.
Published in The Messenger 7.18.08Read More ... Mike Hutchens Messenger Sports Writer
Railroaders leave tracks on UC
Fulton erupted for nine third-inning runs to break a 4-all tie and went on to outslug Union City 18-12 in Kitty League baseball action Thursday night at Lohaus Field.
Published in The Messenger 7.18.08Read More ...
Sports brief - UTM UTM picked to share
OVC football crown
Phil Steele’s College Football Preview magazine picked The University of Tennessee at Martin to share the Ohio Valley Conference championship with Eastern Illinois.
Published in The Messenger 7.18.08Read More ...
Sports brief - SF Squad
Spivey calls practice
for first SF squad
New South Fulton High School football coach Kelly Spivey will open his Red Devil coaching tenure Monday when SF gridders report to preseason camp.
Published in The Messenger 7.18.08Read More ...
Runner-up The Martin 12-and-Under All-Stars, who will be competing and acting as the host team in the Cal Ripken World Series in August, earned the runner-up trophy in the Lake County 4th of July Tournament held in Tiptonville.Read More ...
