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City department heads nix motor pool idea
(Local News ~ 04/05/02)
City of Dyersburg department heads uniformly oppose a cost-cutting measure of a city-wide motor and equipment pool recently floated by several aldermen. Mayor Bill Revell called a meeting this week with the department leaders to solicit ideas for cutting operational costs in face of the city's looming budget crisis and a desire by aldermen not to raise property taxes. ...
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Without a lease, Airpark Inn and Restaurant unlikely to ever reopen
(Local News ~ 04/05/02)
Most state parks are expected to reopen fully this spring. Reelfoot Lake State Park won't be one of them. The General Assembly voted Wednesday to take $900,000 out of the State Lands Acquisition Fund to finance park operations until June 30. Gov. Don Sundquist is expected to sign the bill...
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'Child abuse is not something that happens somewhere else'
(Local News ~ 04/05/02)
"Mother's boyfriend charged in child's death." "Rape of a child brings 15-year sentence." "Death penalty to be sought in death of child." They sound like "big city" headlines don't they? They're not. It's happening right here in Dyer County. Look at the reports from the Dyersburg Police Department on any given day and you're likely to find at least one that tells about a child being abused. According to the Domestic Abuse Unit of the Dyersburg Police Department:...
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Increase in domestic violence fines could benefit local shelter
(Local News ~ 04/05/02)
A bill currently before the Tennessee Legislature could mean more money -- or at least fewer cuts in state grants -- for Northwest Safeline of Dyersburg. The bill, which passed the state Senate 29-0 last week, would add $200 to the fine of persons convicted of domestic assault. ...
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Relay team plans fashion show, luncheon
(Community News ~ 04/05/02)
Spring clothing will be awash in bright colors as well as a sophisticated black-and-white combination. Want to know more? Make plans to attend the Trimble Trotters' Relay for Life Luncheon and Fashion Show on April 14. The luncheon begins at 12:30 p.m. and the fashion show starts at 1 p.m. at Trimble Elementary School...
Stories from Friday, April 5, 2002
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