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DES to invest $1 million with TVA
(Local News ~ 12/19/02)
Dyersburg Electric System Manager Jimmy Williamson has reversed himself and recommended that the system invest $1 million for 10 years to get power discounts from the Tennessee Valley Authority. The system's board of directors unanimously approved the transaction after Williamson made the recommendation...
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Man shot in shoulder, suspect sought
(Local News ~ 12/19/02)
Sheriff's department deputies are continuing to investigate a Wednesday shooting that injured a man in the Slaughter Trailer Park on Highway 211. According to preliminary reports, Keith Duncan, 22, was shot in the shoulder by the assailant at approximately 12:18 a.m. Duncan identified the suspected shooter as a black male with a tattoo on his right forearm and driving a black late-model stepside truck...
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Pilot project for GPS school bus system begins in Dyer County
(Local News ~ 12/19/02)
The Dyer County Transportation System is recognized across the state for its innovative school-bus safety measures and the 2002-03 academic year will be no exception. The State of Tennessee is using Dyer County as a pilot project for a unique GPS (Global Positioning Satellite) system that can track the exact locations of school buses and help authorities react quickly in the event of an emergency...
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Man arrested after running over child, fleeing scene
(Local News ~ 12/19/02)
A Dyersburg man was arrested after fleeing in his truck from a hit-and-run accident at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Little General parking lot on Harrell Avenue, then lying to police about whose vehicle it was when he was apprehended shortly after the incident...
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Dyersburg man arrested after caught robbing store
(Local News ~ 12/19/02)
A Dyersburg man was arrested after he was caught robbing a liquor store in Newbern on Wednesday. Newbern police responded to a silent alarm at Pusser's Liquor on Highway 77 at 2:27 p.m. and found Michael McKinnis in the process of stealing money from the cash register. According to reports, McKinnis had a knife in his jacket pocket that he was brandishing as if it were a handgun beneath the cloth...
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TVA considering policy change
(High School Sports ~ 12/19/02)
For many unsuccessful years, anglers and boaters across the vast Tennessee River Valley System have petitioned the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for better water-level control in spring and fall. Each year along the Tennessee River Valley TVA makes a winter drawdown to winter pool levels and brings the water back up in spring to summer pool levels. ...
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Joel Richardson
(Obituary ~ 12/19/02)
Joel Richardson, 75, of Murray, Ky., died Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2002 at Murray-Calloway County Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Dyersburg Funeral Home.
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Opal Orr
(Obituary ~ 12/19/02)
Opal Orr, 95, of Memphis, formerly of Tiptonville, died Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2002 at her residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Dyersburg Funeral Home.
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Red Ribbon Week essay winners lauded
(Community News ~ 12/19/02)
Dyer County schools concluded this year's anti-drug campaign on Friday by announcing the winners of a countywide essay contest. Winners received cash prizes from Dyer County Sheriff Jeff Holt: $50 for first place and $10 for second or third place. This is the eighth year the sheriff's department has helped to sponsor "Red Ribbon Week."...
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