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Baker tapped as new manager for Tennessee Rehabilitation Center
(Local News ~ 08/06/07)
After witnessing the care and training her father received in dealing with macular degeneration, Ronda Baker found a way she could help others. Today, that assistance has expanded greatly. Baker recently accepted the position as manager of the Tennessee Rehabilitation Center at Dyersburg. She replaces Alma Ruth Michael who retired in late June after more than 30 years with the TRC...
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City Beautiful Committee seeks uniformity of design
(Local News ~ 08/06/07)
The Dyersburg City Beautiful Commission addressed several questions concerning the organization's structure at its regular meeting on Wednesday. Chairwoman Ellen Moore requested that the bylaw committee meet in September, now that the groups has addressed the maintenance of flowerbeds and medians around town. ...
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How do you get through the dog days of August?
(08/06/07)
Beverly Hadley Dyersburg "Find a cool place." --- Cheri Grisham Union City "Lay by the pool" --- Bill Brooks Ripley "Play golf in the morning when it's still cool." --- Cyndi Watson Dyersburg "Stay under the air conditioning." --- Marguerite Watson Dyersburg...
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Tragic event in Gibson County should open the eyes of those in charge of teh water
(High School Sports ~ 08/06/07)
Usually in this space I like to rehash what has happened the previous week on the local sports scene, but this week I feel its necessary to be a little more serious about a few things. With the tragic death of Gibson County football player Will Orr, a red flag has been raised to say the least. ...
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Dyersburg ends camp in impressive fashion
(High School Sports ~ 08/06/07)
MIKE SMITH msmith@stategazette.com After absorbing many hours of knowledge from the Trojan coaching staff, and suffering through the heat for three days while attending camp in Milan, the Dyersburg High School football team was given the opportunity Friday night to showcase what they had learned in front of a captive audience by scrimmaging the mighty Bulldogs...
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Heat wave expected to worsen
(Local News ~ 08/06/07)
The heat wave scorching the Mid-South is expected to continue this week, with weather forecasts predicting heat indexes reaching 110 degrees by Friday. A heat advisory was issued Sunday night by the National Weather Service in Memphis for Dyer County and the surrounding areas through 7 p.m. Tuesday, and is expected to be extended through Friday...
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Attorney, plaintiffs have links
(Local News ~ 08/06/07)
Jackson personal injury lawyer Lisa June Cox was alerted to the potential case over the Dyersburg Fabrics fire by her relationship with the first litigants in the $100 million lawsuit filed on July 24, detail court documents and persons familiar with the matter...
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Teenagers injured in two ATV accidents
(Local News ~ 08/06/07)
Three teenagers were injured in two separate four-wheeler accidents on Saturday. According to the Dyer County Sheriff's Department reports, the first incident occurred about 11:29 a.m. near 595 Moody Ozment Rd. Hunter Putnam, 15, of 7407 Lenox Nauvoo Rd., was airlifted to Jackson hospital after he injured his left arm and right leg. ...
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Man saves two before drowning in river
(Local News ~ 08/06/07)
A Ridgley man drowned on Sunday after saving his son and a cousin who were in trouble on a Mississippi River chute. According to the Lake County Sheriff's Department report, the body of Mike Fowler, 40, of Church Street in Ridgley, was recovered at about 8 p.m. Sunday, about 50 feet from where he was last seen...
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State wins federal appeal for Stokes Creek project
(Local News ~ 08/06/07)
The state effort to restore a Dyer County creek was given a boost on Friday after the Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a decision that prohibited work on the project. The Cincinnati appeals court, in a strongly worded opinion, reversed the Memphis federal court's denial and remanded the case with instructions for the district court to allow the state to begin work on the Stokes Creek Restoration Project...
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Controversial stop sign posted for two hours, then taken down
(Local News ~ 08/06/07)
A controversial stop sign on Flowering Dogwood Lane was removed two hours after it was erected on Friday. James and Laura Dudley of 1421 Flowering Dogwood Lane had complained to Mayor John Holden about plans for a three-way intersection for the street in front of their home. The couple requested an appearance before the Monday city board meeting to complain about the plans, and Holden said the sign placement would be delayed until after the meeting...
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Class action suit sought over mill fire
(Local News ~ 08/06/07)
A request to certify a multimillion dollar class action lawsuit was filed Wednesday by two Milltown residents on behalf of an estimated 600 people for alleged injuries from the Dyersburg Fabrics plant fire. The suit follows a Friday personal injury action from seven other Milltown residents seeking $10 million each and $100,000 for spouses. ...
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