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Brazilian farm tour scheduled
(Community News ~ 02/09/05)
During the West Tennessee Grain and Soybean Producers Conference, Chris Ward offered a brief glimpse into the life of a farmer in Brazil. For those who want to know more about farming in South America, the University of Tennessee at Martin has arranged something special. UT is coordinating a travel-study tour to Brazil on March 12-18, 2006...
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Classes on soybean rust offered
(Community News ~ 02/09/05)
Farmers who don't know what to look for when it comes to soybean rust may want to look into special classes on the subject. The University of Tennessee Extension Service plans to offer "First Detector Training for Asian Soybean Rust." In West Tennessee, the classes will be held 1:30-4:30 p.m. ...
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Soybean rust threatens county's top crop; farmers urged to prepare now
(Community News ~ 02/09/05)
Dyer County's soybean crop set a record last year with an average yield of 45 bushels an acre. This year, Tennessee farmers may be lucky to harvest a crop. They should expect to face a new fungal disease called Asian soybean rust. Rust has the potential to obliterate the entire crop if farmers don't take precautions...
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No rate increase for cable customers
(Local News ~ 02/09/05)
Dyersburg Alderman Lewis Norman, who chairs the city's finance committee, announced Monday night that Cable One customers would not face a rate increase in 2005. "I was pleased to learn our cable system for Dyersburg has announced there will be no rate increase during 2005 for its subscribers and yet, at the same time, continue to improve and upgrade the system," Norman said...
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City creates appeals committee for Stormwater
(Local News ~ 02/09/05)
The Dyersburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Monday night amended the city code to establish an appeals committee for companies or individuals charged with violating the Stormwater ordinance. According to Scott Jackson, Dyersburg's head of Stormwater enforcement, the new committee will be composed of eight members but only five will have the authority to vote during an appeal hearing. ...
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Georgia West
(Obituary ~ 02/09/05)
Georgia West died Monday, Feb. 7, 2005 at Methodist North Hospital in Memphis. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Curry Funeral Home.
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Walter Wilkerson
(Obituary ~ 02/09/05)
Walter Wilkerson Sr., 62, of Dyersburg, died Monday, Feb. 7, 2005 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Curry Funeral Home.
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Lady Choctaws use strong second half to defeat Brighton
(High School Sports ~ 02/09/05)
The DCHS Lady Choctaws played the first of two games this week to close out the regular season on Monday night against the Lady Cardinals from Brighton. After a sluggish three quarters of play, DCHS took care of business in the fourth, defeating Brighton 50-36...
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