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Corps seeks comments on duck hunting plan for White Lake
(Local News ~ 02/15/06)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking public comments on a plan to construct a waterfowl hunting pool adjacent to White Lake Waterfowl Refuge. Tom Rice of White Lake Waterfowl, a limited liability corporation based in Nashville, is seeking federal and state permits to build the unit. As part of the permitting process, the Corps solicits public comments both pro and con...
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Tai Chi classes take aim at arthritis pain
(Local News ~ 02/15/06)
Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese martial art, could be the key to relaxation, concentration, balance, muscle strength and even reduced arthritis pain. The slow, gentle movements of Tai Chi reportedly ease sore joints and muscles. Because of that the American Arthritis Foundation is promoting it as a potential arthritis treatment and training instructors. Beth Bell, a Dyer County Extension Service agent, recently was certified as an instructor...
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Tiptonville to get first radio station after firm wins bid
(Local News ~ 02/15/06)
Local radio station owner Dr. Pepper-Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. of Dyersburg was the successful bidder for a construction permit for an FM broadcast station for Tiptonville on Jan. 31. The $690,000 bid bested efforts from a Hot Springs, Ark. investment advisor and a California religious broadcaster for the new station. The Federal Communications Commission this week certified the bid as the official winner...
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Fired police officer returned to duty, but chief says no
(Local News ~ 02/15/06)
Dyersburg Police Investigator Jim Porter's employment with the DPD was officially reinstated by the Dyersburg Personnel Merit Board on Tuesday. The board awarded the 19-year veteran police officer back pay dating back to his termination in August 2005. Porter was fired after being convicted of domestic assault, but the conviction was overturned in January...
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Schools director a finalist for Mo. position
(Local News ~ 02/15/06)
Dyer County Schools Superintendent Dr. Dwight L. Hedge said Tuesday he applied for a job in St. Joseph, Mo. to explore his options. Hedge was named on Monday night as one of three finalists for the superintendent's job of the St. Joseph School District in northwest Missouri, about 50 miles from Kansas City and 300 miles from St. Louis...
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