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Graffiti sprayed on signs irks residents, police
(Local News ~ 08/17/06)
Graffiti found on signs in Dyersburg's wealthiest neighborhoods is simple vandalism, police said. A swastika, a cartoon image and a painted scribble noting "Halls Rules" appeared in recent days at The Farms, on the golf course, and in the Cooper Drive neighborhood...
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Businesses teaming up to help Angel Flight with truck show
(Local News ~ 08/17/06)
Show off your car or truck and help a local organization in the process. NAPA Auto Parts, CableOne, and the Forked Deer Antique Car Club are teaming up to host a car and truck show Saturday at NAPA, located at 1804 Forrest St. in Dyersburg. Proceeds will benefit Angel Flight...
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Police officer gains forensic expertise at CSI academy
(Local News ~ 08/17/06)
Forensic science is becoming a popular interest, with a number of television offerings detailing crime scene investigation techniques. Shows like "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, "Forensic Files" and "The New Detectives" populate prime time. Now imagine living it...
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Norris irate over veterans' nursing homes deficiencies
(Local News ~ 08/17/06)
Sen. Mark Norris is upset over the recent closing of admissions at Tennessee veterans' nursing homes in Murfreesboro and Humboldt. In a letter to Gov. Phil Bredesen, dated Aug. 10, Norris, R-Collierville, asks the governor "How are we to explain these ongoing problems in light of empty promises by your appointees? Do you have a realistic plan of action going forward?"...
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Veterans' Museum remembers V-J Day
(Local News ~ 08/17/06)
It was 61 years ago Aug. 15 -- a day that will always be in Wymond Moore's memory. The Navy man was stationed in the Philippines, watching a Bob Hope movie with his fellow sailors. Halfway through, the movie was stopped. The house lights came up. A naval officer came on stage and said, "The Japs have surrendered." A few minutes later, a black officer went on stage and said a thanksgiving prayer...
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Kidnapping suspect appointed attorney
(Local News ~ 08/17/06)
A public defender was appointed to represent the man accused of kidnapping two women at gunpoint last week. Christopher L. Hill, 34, of 60 Churchton Road, appeared in Dyer County General Sessions Court on Wednesday to face charges of aggravated burglary and especially aggravated kidnapping. He was arraigned in Newbern City Court on Monday on aggravated burglary, especially aggravated kidnapping and carjacking charges...
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City, county schools miss federal benchmark
(Local News ~ 08/17/06)
City and county school superintendents on Thursday were both feeling like prophets as results of the federal evaluation of Tennessee schools was released. Dyersburg City chief Lloyd Ramer and county director Dr. Dwight Hedge months ago warned while the local systems ranked academically in the top 10 public education systems in Tennessee, schools in both were likely to be put on notice by the federal government for failure to meet the new "No Child Left Behind" standards. ...
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