Imam behind NYC mosque back in US NEW YORK (AP) — An imam who has become the public face of a proposed Islamic community center and mosque near ground zero has returned to the United States following a taxpayer-funded tour of the Middle East, his wife said Monday.
Daisy Khan said her husband, Feisal Abdul Rauf, planned to comment later this week on plans for a $100 million center that have led to an increasingly vitriolic national debate over religious freedom and the sensitivities of Sept. 11 families.
Published in The Messenger 9.7.10Read More ... AP
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COMMUNITY EVENTS — The towns of Hornbeak and Troy were busy on Saturday as both hosted community events this Labor Day weekend. Read More ...
TELLING THEIR STORY
PHOTO:TELLING THEIR STORY — Students from Obion County Central, South Fulton and Union City high schools were special guests at Friday’s Union City Rotary Club meeting. Read More ...
Officials: Obama to back infrastructure spending By JULIE PACE
Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vowing to find new ways to stimulate the sputtering economy, President Obama will call for long-term investments in the nation’s roads, railways and airports that would cost at least $50 billion, administration officials said.Read More ...
Residents urged to plan for natural disasters NASHVILLE — The historic flooding Tennessee has endured this year serves as a stark reminder that everyone needs to stay prepared. Recognizing September as National Preparedness Month, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) are urging residents to create an emergency supply kit.Read More ...
Commissary fees at jail questioned By JOHN BRANNON
Staff Reporter
Swanson Services Inc. of Orlando, Fla., is so big, “We’re just a pebble of sand on the Swanson beach,” said Obion County Sheriff Jerry Vastbinder.Read More ...
UT President hopeful despite fundraising challenges While droves of incoming freshmen were roaming the halls for their first week of classes at UTM, local leaders and UTM officials met with the UT President to discuss the future of the UT system.
Interim President of the University of Tennessee, Jan Simek, spoke to local leaders and UTM representatives at a banquet held Tuesday at the Boling University Center. The meeting – with guests such as Representative Mark Maddox and Weakley County Commissioner Jimmy Westbrook – was a chance for Simek to raise important guidelines that he hopes the next UT President will follow.Read More ... Charlie McIntosh, Staff Writer
Martin woman injured in crash A Martin woman has suffered severe injuries after she was hit Tuesday afternoon in Martin.
According to an accident report, 46-year-old Maureen Sledd of Martin was transported to a local hospital before being airlifted to Jackson after her Volkswagon was hit by a GMC truck driven by 18-year-old Kyle Weathford of Martin.Read More ...
State representative Maddox kicks off November re-election campaign Rep. Mark Maddox, the 76th district representative to the Tennessee State House of Representatives, met with about 50 Weakley County supporters Tuesday night at the Martin Hampton Inn in what was billed as a fundraising reception put on by the Friends of Mark Maddox.Read More ... Sandy Koch, Special to The Press
'Homecoming: Looking through the Lens' features local photography Fans of photography and creativity have a chance to see Northwest Tennessee chronicled through the lens of a local photographer
A photography exhibit being hosted at the C.E. Weldon Library of Martin features a variety of images taken by local Robert Nunley. The exhibit – which opened on Tuesday, August 31, focuses on the theme of “homecoming.”Read More ... Charlie McIntosh, Staff Writer
THP announces holiday road blocks The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting sobriety checkpoint roadblocks in Gibson County on Friday, Sept. 3 and in Weakley County on Monday, Sept. 6 (Labor Day).Read More ...
Fincher, Herron to debate in October Republican congressional candidate Stephen Fincher announced this week that his campaign has accepted an invitation from Union University officials to participate in an Eighth District congressional debate on that school’s campus in October.Read More ...
