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Local author to debut first novel at Hastings
(Local News ~ 11/15/07)
As the wife of a pastor, Newbern resident Lacricia Peters often finds herself in the counseling position as others frequently ask her advice on personal and religious matters. While Peters has been more than willing to take on the role, over the years she began to ponder a certain question, which is now the basis of her debut novel entitled "Girl, Naw!"...
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College troupe starts performance tonight
(Local News ~ 11/15/07)
Everyone has encountered something that's tested a friendship, making them take a closer look at it. For lifelong friends Serge, Marc and Yvan that "something" is "ART." Dyersburg State Community College Theater Department will present "ART" at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday in the lobby of the DSCC Learning Resource Center...
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Surprise welcome home party Saturday for returning soldier
(Local News ~ 11/15/07)
A local son is returning from his second tour as a soldier in the U.S. Army in Iraq and Afghanistan. Sgt.Thomas Dudley, the son of Edwinna Miles and the late Richard Thomas Dudley, is the father of Greta and Gracie Dudley. He is a resident of Dyersburg and a graduate of the class of 1997 at Dyersburg High School...
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Expert on media effects on children visits city
(Local News ~ 11/15/07)
Just say 'no.' It seems so easy. Your child throws himself on the floor, kicking and screaming because he wants his favorite toy, video or a piece of candy. Your teenager asks to leave the dishes until after a phone call, basketball practice or her favorite television show...
- Chimes passes $15,000 mark for first three days (Local News ~ 11/15/07)
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Red Cross chapter gains new director
(Local News ~ 11/15/07)
A woman with family roots in the American Red Cross dating back to World War I on Wednesday became the Dyer County chapter's new director. "I am excited," said Fritchey, former manager of the Goody's store in the Dyersburg Mall. "I love being here and am ready to get to work."...
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New CEO introduced at hospital
(Local News ~ 11/15/07)
As Greg Lowe familiarizes himself with Dyersburg Regional Medical Center, he sees an organization that's poised for growth. Lowe came on board Nov. 5 as the hospital's chief executive officer. Originally from Utah, Lowe has worked in the administrative side of health care for nine years. ...
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Storm pelts county with wind, hail
(Local News ~ 11/15/07)
A cold front moved into the Dyersburg region midday Wednesday with a fury akin to the weather preceding a tornado. Though a tornado was not spotted, Dyersburg Emergency Operations Manager Mark Grant interrupted radio station WASL 100.1 FM at about 2:12 p.m. to raise an alert about a possible rotation 10 miles west the city. The city's sirens were sounded as the wind picked up to speeds as high as 50 miles per hour and a hailstorm pelted the city...
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Obituaries for Nov. 15, 2007
(Obituary ~ 11/15/07)
Jerry Wayne Barnes, 53, of Ridgely, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was a nuclear reactor operator, a 1972 Lake County High School graduate, received a certificate in nuclear skills-related training from Memphis State University, was a member of Ridgely First Baptist Church and Moose Lodge...
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Smith to continue baseball career at Louisiana-Layfayette
(High School Sports ~ 11/15/07)
Dyersburg senior Les Smith is a walking example hard work pays off. Thanks to endless hours of practice through the years and hard work in the classroom, the senior at Dyersburg High School took a huge step in the direction of reaching the ultimate goal of having a major league career Wednesday in front of family and friends by signing a national letter of intent Wednesday afternoon to continue his baseball career at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette...
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Dyersburg's Liljenquist named a finalist for prestigious Mr. Football award
(High School Sports ~ 11/15/07)
Though the season isn't over for the Dyersburg Trojan football team, one member of the squad has earned a nomination as a Mr. Football finalist as one of the best lineman in Class 3A. Beau Liljenquist, a senior captain for the Black and Gold Trojan squad, has been selected as a finalist for the prestigious award to be presented to the state's top lineman. ...
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