Hornbeak News

Deadly floods leave China facing new crisis Floods in southern China have killed 57 people and forced more than a million people from their homes, Chinese state-media reported Monday.

Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals judge and Hornbeak native son David Hayes will retire June 30 after about 30 years in the legal profession.

Mayci needs a miracle; funds needed for treatment There's hope for Mayci Hogg, but it won't come without some expense.

A suspicious vehicle led Dyersburg Police to a mobile methamphetamine lab on Thursday on Harrell Avenue.

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Three more people have filed qualifying petitions as candidates for the 77th House District, bringing the total of hopefuls to seven. via State Gazette

“We'll go back to Grenada and fish it again. And we're going to fish the CrappieMasters tournament on May 14”

Obion County fishermen win crappie tournament John Brannon Messenger Staff Reporter By JOHN BRANNON Messenger Staff Reporter A few good papermouths put some long green in the pockets of two local sport ... via Weakley County Press

“It only takes one meeting (to decide not to respond outside the city limits)”

Troy officials support idea of county-wide fire service Donna Ryder Messenger Associate Editor By DONNA RYDER Messenger Associate Editor More than half of the Troy Fire Department's annual call load is outside ... via Weakley County Press

The engagement and forthcoming marriage of Whitney Brooke Angel of Union City and Robert Benjamin Thornton of Brownsville is announced. via The Tennessean

“I really get joy out of helping people and making them feel that people do care about them and I try to embody the spirit of hope and to improve communities and make America a better place to live”

Black History spotlight shines on UC natives Marla T. Bumpus is service manager for Northwest Tennessee Economic Devel-opment Council. via Weakley County Press

“I just threw it in the garbage can”

Kenya rivals sign power-sharing deal Kenya's rival politicians sign a peace deal to end the violent post-election crisis in which hundreds died. via Weakley County Press

“It's hard to turn off my - Glass Road' brain and it's better to be out of the house to think creatively”

She will be glad to explain its significance to all who ask at her book signing, set for 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday at the Obion County Public Library. via Weakley County Press

“Yesterday's strong winds are suspected to have caused damage that resulted in today's outage,'”

Jackson road crews and emergency workers were gearing up Wednesday as meteorologists issued a forecast for possible freezing rain or sleet today. via Jacksonsun.com

Funeral services for Nell Reed Brown, 77, of Obion, were held on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008 at 7 p.m. at Blessed Hope Baptist Church in Troy. via Dickson Herald

“Their family has owned and possessed this land since 1907. ... This property has been surveyed. ... Plaintiffs and (their ancestors) have paid Obion County property taxes every year since 1907.”

Reelfoot Lake, riparian rights focus of lawsuit battles for years By JOHN BRANNON Messenger Staff Reporter Reelfoot Lake and riparian rights. via Weakley County Press

Iran: Middle East security at risk Iran's chief nuclear negotiator warned on Thursday that any threat against Tehran would undermine the stability of the entire Middle East. via Weakley County Press

“We have 10 men in it, and that's not bad for no longer than we've been formed.”

Helicopter crashes near Baghdad The director of the Iraq Geological Survey was among at least five people killed in the Iraqi capital Tuesday, an Interior Ministry official said. via Weakley County Press

OC school dress code modified By CHRIS MENEES Messenger Staff Reporter A minor modification to the Obion County School System's new standard dress code will now permit students to wear long-sleeved T-shirts or ... via Weakley County Press

“We may have to work around the clock to do it”

Turk PM, Bush discuss Kurd rebels The Turkish prime minister is scheduled to meet with President Bush on Monday, with the tensions along the Iraqi-Turkish border topping the agenda. via Weakley County Press

Photo Heart Healthy HEART HEALTHY AGENTS - ' Students at Black Oak Elementary School in Hornbeak were able to complete some basic health screening while enjoying a "Secret Agent" setting last week. via Weakley County Press