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City undertakes Civic Park, with help from groups, individuals
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Civic Park donors and organizers involved in the project are pictured, back row, from left, Robert Burrow, on behalf of Heritage Bank, donor Robbie Rudolph, Fulton Mayor Dan Voegeli, Mike Hagan, president of Reelfoot Bank, David Woolf, property donor, and Kent Hutchins, on behalf of Hornbeak Funeral Home; and front, from left, Abbie Nanney and Mrs. L.M. McBride on behalf of the McBride family, Fulton City Manager Kenney Etherton, Rotary Club President Garrett Hutchins, Josh McFarland, representing First State Bank, Mrs. Bob Mahan and Avery Nanney, on behalf of the McBride family, and Brad Dame, representing Citizens Bank. Frank Woolf created the drawing of the Civic Park. Not pictured are Mike Smith, Fulton Tourism Commission, and donors Josh and Allison Whitledge. (Photo by Stephanie Veatch)
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Taking pride and ownership of the community, is how Fulton City manager,
Kenney Etherton, described in a nutshell, the downtown park project, upon
which the City of Fulton has embarked.
The park is expected to stand on property donated by Reelfoot Bank, located
between Bankers Place, and Mears Street, downtown Fulton.
The 48 feet wide, by 98 feet long designated area, will consist of park
benches and picnic tables, and will require minimal upkeep.
In contrast to a second park, independently funded by private citizen, Jeff
Campbell, Etherton described the physical
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Spring start date set for Campbell Plaza project
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The drawing depicts how Campbell Plaza should look when complete.
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The first of two downtown park projects, spearheaded by Fulton native Jeff
Campbell, is hoped to “revitalize the central business district,” according to
Campbell, and also create a memorial for his late parents.
Campbell Plaza, set for construction to begin this spring, will be located in
the lot adjacent to Evans Drug, and will feature a 20-foot clock tower, a
16x32-foot outdoor pavilion, large patios, and landscaping. The pavilion and
clock tower will have electricity hook-ups and will be lighted.
Campbell’s idea for the park came about after he moved
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Blanketed
For the second time in two weeks, the area, including downtown Fulton’s
Pontotoc Park gazebo, was blanketed with snowfall, which began the afternoon
of Feb. 8. Several inches accumulated, prompting school slosings, in addition to
the closing of the Fulton County Courthouse. (Photo by Benita Gammon)
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Tribute
Fire, police and city officials gathered Feb. 8 for the funeral of former South
Fulton Fire Chief Tommy “Smitty” Smith. A “last call” was held at the South
Fulton Fire Department, following funeral services. (Photo by Amy Garmon)
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Redevelopment, recycling revisited by city
Plans for the downtown Civic Park continue to move forward, as does funding
for flag poles in memory of former Public Works Director, and long-time city
employee, Richard Tidwell.
During the Fulton Commission meeting, Feb. 8, City Manager Kenney
Etherton asked the commission to consider
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50-year career with one family rewarding
(In honor of Black History Month, The Fulton Leader will spotlight local
African-American domestic workers in a two-part series, and local educators
throughout the month of February.)
Not many can say they have worked for the same employer for 50 years.
Single mother of three, Eula
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‘Sister-love’ lifelong Valentine
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Maegan, Mallory and Micah Worley show each other sisterly love every day. (Photo submitted)
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Typically, thoughts turn to romantic love this time of year as Valentines Day
approaches.
However, sharing clothes, daily texts, and cracking jokes for hours at a time,
is how three best friends have managed to say, “I love you” through the years.
Maegan Worley Tepe, Mallory Worley, and Micah Worley shared their
experiences growing up, and how no relationship quite compares to that of
sister love.
Whether a silly or funny quote by text, or a random phone call, maintaining a
close relationship is a must for these sisters, despite living in separate
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| Obituaries |
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Thomas D. “Smitty” Smith
Thomas D. “Smitty” Smith, a resident of South Fulton, died Feb. 6, at Baptist
Memorial Hospital in Union City, Tenn. He was 65.
Services were Feb. 8, at Hornbeak Funeral Chapel in Fulton with Bro. Miles Mayo
officiating. Burial was in Obion Memorial Gardens in Union City, Tenn.
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Tony Ruddle
Tony Ruddle, a resident of Fulton, died Feb. 5, at his residence. He was 58.
Services were Feb. 8, at Hornbeak Funeral Chapel in Fulton, with Rev. Roger
Bone officiating. Burial was in Obion County Memorial Gardens in Union City,
Tenn. Hornbeak Funeral Chapel was in charge of
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Susan Elaine Nelson
Susan Elaine Nelson, a resident of South Fulton, died Feb. 3, at her residence.
She was 63.
Services were Feb. 6, at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Fulton, with Rev. Shijo
Vadakumkara officiating. Burial was in Union Cemetery in Fulton County.
Hornbeak Funeral Chapel was in charge of
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