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Riders' toy run draws riders from three states
(Local News ~ 09/14/06)
Motorcycle enthusiasts from three states converged upon Dyersburg this weekend to build a storehouse of toys that will be given to Dyer County's neediest children this Christmas. Sponsored by the Mid-South Riders, this was the 10th Lula Mae Dudley Memorial Toy Run. A total of 76 motorcycles cruised the streets of Dyersburg and the back roads of Dyer County during the run. Admission for the event was one new toy suitable to children ages 4 to 13. In all, more than 100 gifts were collected...
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Consequences considered for governor's education plan
(Local News ~ 09/14/06)
As Gov. Phil Bredesen on Tuesday outlined a strategy for improving high school graduation by 12 percent, higher education officials were suddenly handed a new issue to consider -- how colleges and universities might handle a sudden influx of new students...
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Tip leads to drug bust at hotel
(Local News ~ 09/14/06)
Dyersburg Police arrested a suspected drug dealer and a relative early Wednesday morning at a hotel, but not before one of the men's cell phone rang requesting a cocaine delivery. Chris "Wheezy" Faulcon, 36, and Joseph Faulcon, 44, were found in a room at the Executive Inn after police received an anonymous tip. Chris Faulcon was violating a no trespass order by being at the place...
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Prospecting the midway
(Local News ~ 09/14/06)
With the Dyer County Fairgrounds returned to its pastoral setting this week, one man is prospecting the former carnival midway for dropped coins and other tiny treasures. "I just do it for fun," said Mike Walker of Dyersburg, who paces slowly down the path, his metal detector swinging in a half-circle to his front. "You never know what you'll find."...
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Learning to share a back yard with wildlife
(Local News ~ 09/14/06)
Creating a backyard habitat for creatures of all kinds isn't that hard to do. Landowners just need to provide four key things: The National Wildlife Federation encourages people to create backyard wildlife habitat areas and provides a certification program to honor those who share their yards with wildlife...
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Drug arrests made in Newbern neighborhood
(Local News ~ 09/14/06)
What Newbern Police call a "nice home in a nice neighborhood" was targeted months ago when citizens began to complain of unknown vehicles arriving at odd hours. The telltale sign of drug activity led to a lengthy surveillance period and undercover drug buys. On Wednesday night, the home at 511 Nora Drive was entered and the woman police said is "the head of the household" was arrested on cocaine charges...
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