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College hosts hundreds of eighth-graders
(Local News ~ 05/18/06)
Dyersburg State Community College hosted 516 eighth-graders for their On Track for College program on Wednesday. Every eighth-grader in the county attended the daylong event. The students attended classroom sessions during the day that focused on the areas of academics, business technology, nursing and allied health, and personal development...
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Man sentenced to serve 12 years on drug charges
(Local News ~ 05/18/06)
A Newbern man already serving a prison sentence imposed in Madison County was sentenced to serve 12 years on drug charges Tuesday in Dyer County Circuit Court. Travis Ferguson, 26, of 511 Jones St., pleaded guilty to charges of sale of a counterfeit controlled substance and sale of less than .5 gram of cocaine and was sentenced to serve six years in prison by Judge Lee Moore. ...
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Key health issues set by council
(Local News ~ 05/18/06)
Obesity among children and adults is the county's most pressing health issue, members of the Dyer County Community Health Council agreed Tuesday. Obesity affects many other health aspects, such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, joint pain, mental health and quality of life...
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Choctaws lauded for scholarships
(Local News ~ 05/18/06)
Hundreds of thousands of dollars in collegiate scholarships were announced Wednesday at Dyer County High School during the annual Honor's Day celebration held in the gymnasium. The event was open to students, parents and supporters of DCHS. Nearly 100 seniors were honored for their academic excellence, perfect attendance records and exemplary citizenship in the school or the community...
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Drug sting nails pair from Halls
(Local News ~ 05/18/06)
Two men were arrested for selling cocaine in an undercover drug sting in Halls last week. Darold Halliburton, also known as "Fatty," 29, was arrested for sale of Schedule II drugs, cocaine, over .5 gram and possession of drug paraphernalia. James Taylor, 32, was arrested and charged with selling cocaine over .5 gram...
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