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Eunice Mitchell Clark remembered for talent, approach to life
Eunice Mitchell Clark passed away March 7 at her home, surrounded by her
children and many of her grandchildren. (See obituary, page 4.)
I first met Eunice Mitchell Clark in 1979 when I began working at this
newspaper.
But I was actually introduced to “Mrs. Eunice” much
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Postal workers, customers await Congressional decision for possibility of five-day delivery
Evidence that governmental agencies are not recession-proof came as the
United States Postal Service (USPS) awaits congressional approval of a five-day
delivery week.
U.S. Postmaster General John Potter recently issued a formal request to the
regulatory commission.
According to Tim
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New Radios
Fulton Police Chief Terry Powell displays 11 portable radios purchased with
the Kentucky Assistant Grant, JAG, awarded to the FPD in the amount of
$7500, plus 25 percent matching, for a total of $9990.50. The radios allow the
FPD to prepare for Narrow Banding requirements to be implemented in 2012.
(Photo submitted)
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Scouts undertake ‘green’ project with city
In the absence of Mayor Dan Voegeli, Mayor Pro-tem Jeff Vaughn opened the
Fulton Commission meeting March 8.
Commissioner Vaughn informed the commission Mayor Voegeli’s absence
was because of his daughters’ and granddaughter’s automobile accident out
of state, resulting
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Industrious Behaviors
Architectural design was perfected in a recently constructed dam visible from
the one-lane Willow Drive bridge in South Fulton. The creek’s water level varied
approximately one and one half to two feet on either side of the structure.
(Photo by Benita Gammon)
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SF native walks for diabetes cure
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Sloan McGuirk, son of Patricc and Ashley (Faulkner) McGuirk, must have his blood sugar checked several times a day, and receive at least four shots of insulin in one day. He assures his friends and family “he will get better.” His family will participate in the Four Rivers Walk to Cure Diabetes in Paducah April 24. (Photos submitted)
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“Our lives were forever changed Oct. 16, 2009,” recalls South Fulton native
Ashley (Faulkner) McGuirk.
A mother of three young children, McGuirk never imagined one of them
would have to endure diabetes at such a young age, or that she would be
starting a team in the Four Rivers Walk to Cure Diabetes in Paducah.
“It started off like any normal growth spurt. Sloan was eating a little more
than normal, but I thought nothing about it,” said McGuirk. “After a couple of
weeks, his ‘normal growth spurt’ seemed anything but
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South Fulton educators tapped for teacher of the year awards
Two South Fulton teachers received the teacher of the year award, on the
county- wide system level, during the Obion County School Board meeting,
March 8.
The meeting was held at the Obion County Central High School.
South Fulton Elementary principal, Elise Braswell, announced Kelli Kail,
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FAA awards funds to Fulton Airport
U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) recently announced the Fulton Airport
Board has been awarded a $1,587,385 grant from the U.S. Department of
Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to be used to make
improvements to the Fulton Airport.
“I am pleased that the
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Police warn of scams
The Fulton Police Department has received reports of someone calling citizens of
Fulton, requesting bank and personal information.
The Fulton PD alerts the public to never release personal and/or banking
information over the phone. If information has already been given, such as
name,
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Taylor vies for Obion County Mayor
Trena Taylor announces her candidacy for the office of Obion County, Tenn.
Mayor.
“It has been my honor and privilege to represented District 7 on the Obion
County Commission for the last 20 years,” said Taylor. “I have been
committed to serving as an informed
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