Samburg News

Israel buries remains of returned soldiers Israel Thursday buried two soldiers whose remains were returned in an exchange with the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah the day before.

There will be no fireworks display at Reelfoot Lake this year, the result of a shortage of funding and the economic crunch that has gripped this area.

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

Mayci Hogg with mom Kristi, and grandfather Dave Roberson If Mayci Shea Hogg had a favorite song, it might be "All I Need Is A Miracle" by Mike and the Mechanics.

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

Congo plane crash kills 38; others missing The death toll from a plane crash in the Democratic Republic of Congo climbed to 38 on Wednesday, the governor of the Nord-Kivu province told CNN. via Weakley County Press

“State Representative Pinion's reasons for his withdrawal does not meet the requirements as defined in TCA 2-5-101”

Iraq reportedly sends tanks into Sadr City Iraqi tanks, with U.S. air support, are "attacking Sadr City," the office of Muqtada al-Sadr said Friday just hours after the Shiite cleric called for calm in the wake ... via Weakley County Press

“The re-opened qualifying period is noon on Thursday, April 17”

Supporters of one of the candidates seeking to replace outgoing State Rep. Phillip Pinion have filed a complaint with the Tennessee Division of Elections that the 10-term lawmaker failed to meet the ... via State Gazette

“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

“But I will represent to the best of my ability the people of the district”

Jerry Grady stands aside the truck he has been campaigning from since announcing his candidacy in March for the 77th House District in Obion, Lake and the northern half of Dyer County. via State Gazette

“Now the word is out, and the people can have their say in it.”

Chad, Sudan sign peace deal The presidents of Sudan and Chad sign a non-aggression agreement, aiming to halt cross-border hostilities between the two African nations. via Weakley County Press

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

“I have been all up and down Main Street and there is a good crowd from Dillard Street to city hall”

The Ridgely Christmas parade, postponed three nights due to rain, got a rare mid-December reprieve from the weather Thursday and included 45 entries and dozens of persons along the parade route. via The Lake County Banner

“When it started sleeting and raining, we thought about postponing but we decided to go on and got a break in the weather.”

The Tiptonville Christmas parade dodged sleet and rain and turned some miserable weather into an evening filled with holiday cheer Thursday. via The Lake County Banner

Fox opening upscale burger joint in December Zinburger , the newest offering from Fox Restaurant Concepts, is slated to open Dec. via AZNightBuzz.com

“We are hoping for a big parade and that everyone turns out that night.”

Planning is underway for area Christmas parades and Samburg kicks off the season with its parade this Saturday, December 1. The lineup will begin at 5 p.m. in front of the Samburg Assembly of God Church and the ... via The Lake County Banner

U.S. destroyer pursues pirates A U.S. destroyer is pursuing a Japanese-owned ship that was hijacked by pirates over the weekend, military officials said Monday. 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

“Driving the bus gives me something to do”

Talks hope as Suu Kyi leaves home Pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi left her Yangon home, where she has been under house arrest, and flew via military helicopter to the capital, Nay Pyi Taw, military ... via Weakley County Press

“It was a lot better than Kirby Pocket. It was just a super event. The judging was fair, the contests were all good and we are working on next year's event already.”

Charles Graham of Tiptonville examines a cardboard or paper-mache decoy that was common on Reelfoot Lake and in this part of the Mississippi Flyway during the sixties and early seventies. via The Lake County Banner