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Art project brings parents to school as part of 'homework'
(Local News ~ 02/14/08)
Second-graders in Deanne McDowell's art class at Dyersburg Primary School recently completed a snowman project that reflects both the cool winter weather and the warmth of family. A three-week project, students create a snowman out of clay and then spend a week discussing and deciding what unique personality it should be given. ...
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Life Choices to host volunteer training to assist in mission work
(Local News ~ 02/14/08)
Do you have a desire to make a difference in the lives of others? Life Choices will hold its annual volunteer training session next week at its office, located at 575 Mall Boulevard, Suite L1 in Dyersburg. To volunteer, "the main qualification is a desire to reflect the compassion and love of Christ to people who are hurting," said Life Choices executive director Reni Bumpas...
- Bottle of "King Cotton" soda found (Local News ~ 02/14/08)
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Island No. 10 battle re-enactment slated this weekend; weather will test soldiers' dedication
(Local News ~ 02/14/08)
Civil War re-enactors will find out this weekend just how tough the soldiers had to be during the Battle of Island No. 10. About 100 men and women have registered for a re-enactment of the battle and a living history demonstration Friday through Sunday at Reelfoot Lake State Park. Most of the activities will be held outside the Airpark Inn on Highway 213 north of Tiptonville...
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MedSouth agrees to merger with West Tennessee Healthcare
(Local News ~ 02/14/08)
Local physicians group MedSouth Healthcare is scheduled to merge with Jackson-based West Tennessee Healthcare on Feb. 29, the group's president and administrator said Wednesday. The move will add to the group's strength, said Dr. Stevens Melton, who in January became president of the group...
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Solid fourth quarter lifts Trojans past Cavaliers
(High School Sports ~ 02/14/08)
After a must win victory over Gibson County last Friday night that sealed the No. 2 seed for Dyersburg, the Trojans traveled to Milan for their first round match-up against the Cavaliers of Crockett County. Dyersburg had convincing victories over the Cavaliers in both previous regular season games, and picked up their third victory in as many games with a 68-53 win in the first round of the district tournament Wednesday night...
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District tournament crowds sparse, but business is about to pick up
(High School Sports ~ 02/14/08)
As the high school regular season came to an end, all eyes turned to this weeks District 13-AA tournament being held in Milan. With the preliminaries over and the most exciting time of the season finally here, I sure expected the crowds to turn out in full force to support their favorite teams -- but I was sure wrong...
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