Obion NewsLocal news for Obion, TN continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Basin Authority backs West Tennessee Tributaries Project reformulation- April 29, 2008 "The whole idea of reform is to look at the project and to look at non-traditional methods of flood protection" Efforts are underway -- again -- to make the West Tennessee Tributaries Project more environmentally friendly. via State Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/obion-tn/2008/04/basin-authority-backs-west-tennessee-tributarie... Bennett running for state house seat to be 'voice of the people'- April 27, 2008 "That was an experience. Here I am, a poor farm boy from Bogota, Tennessee, in this big experience. I learned a lot." Larry Bennett said he is perfectly suited to represent the citizens of Obion and Lake counties, and part of Dyer County, because his home in Cat Corner is geographically centered in the 77th District of ... via State Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/obion-tn/2008/04/bennett-running-for-state-house-seat-to-be-voic... 88 indictments include variety of sex crimes- April 22, 2008 A Dyer County grand jury handed down 88 indictments, several of which were for sexually based offenses. via State Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/obion-tn/2008/04/88-indictments-include-variety-of-sex-crimes?fr... Arnett seeks House- April 20, 2008 "If elected, I will continue my dedication and hard work to give the people a compelling voice in Nashville" The Lake County Banner is authorized to announce the candidacy of Shelly Arnett for state representative in Tennessee's 77th District. via The Lake County Bannerhttp://www.topix.net/city/obion-tn/2008/04/arnett-seeks-house?fromrss=1 Fundraiser scheduled to prevent child abuse- April 18, 2008 Fundraiser scheduled to prevent child abuse Volunteer Distributing Co. in Dresden will host the 4th Annual "Taste of Weakley and Obion Counties" Gala & Auction at 6:30 p.m. this Saturday, April 19, to benefit ... via Weakley County Presshttp://www.topix.net/city/obion-tn/2008/04/fundraiser-scheduled-to-prevent-child-abuse?fro... Seven candidates file for primary campaign in 77th House District- April 16, 2008 Three more people have filed qualifying petitions as candidates for the 77th House District, bringing the total of hopefuls to seven. via State Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/obion-tn/2008/04/seven-candidates-file-for-primary-campaign-in-7... Campaign protests qualifying period- April 15, 2008 "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 Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/obion-tn/2008/04/campaign-protests-qualifying-period?fromrss=1 Troy farmer leads ticket after Pinion withdrawal- April 13, 2008 "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 Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/obion-tn/2008/04/troy-farmer-leads-ticket-after-pinion-withdrawa... |