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'Under the Big Top' starts Thursday at DHS
(Local News ~ 02/20/08)
Ladies and gentleman! Boys and girls! The Marlow Little Big Top Circus is coming to town and it needs your help. Step right up for an evening of memorable fun when Dyersburg High School Trojan Drama presents "Under the Big Top." The comedy will be presented at 7 p.m. ...
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First Citizens National Bank lauded for help to elderly
(Local News ~ 02/20/08)
First Citizens National Bank was recognized Feb. 6 as the recipient of the Senior Housing Crime Prevention Foundation's 2008 Community Impact Award. The award is presented to banks that sponsor the Foundation's programs in nursing homes, therefore, helping protect these senior citizens...
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Hospital opening annex to public
(Local News ~ 02/20/08)
When work began toward a new facility for the Dyer County Health Department, there was much debate over what would happen to the building on Woodlawn Avenue. On Friday, the public can see. Dyersburg Regional Medical Center will hold a ribbon cutting for its new annex at 11 a.m...
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Rezoning approved for 77 commercial growth
(Local News ~ 02/20/08)
Expect notice in the near future concerning a public hearing on the rezoning of a large portion of Highway 77 in Newbern. During its Tuesday night meeting, the Newbern Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the planning committee's recommendation to rezone the section at one time...
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Agency seeks to build on site after delisting
(Local News ~ 02/20/08)
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is planning to construct a maintenance building and access road on the former site of a waste disposal company off Menzies Road. Agency officials discussed the property at a hearing on Tuesday for public comment on the proposed removal of the property from the state's hazardous waste list...
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Nurse in child negligence case kept license after suspension ordered in Texas
(Local News ~ 02/20/08)
The woman arrested Friday for child neglect has an active Tennessee license as a registered nurse despite an order in Texas penalizing her with two years probation for repeated drug abuse. Alma Campos Rice, 37, 404 N. King Ave., was indicted by the Dyer County Grand Jury for an Aug. ...
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Mayor orders improved meeting security
(Local News ~ 02/20/08)
Dyersburg Mayor John Holden on Monday ordered the police department to increase security at public meetings. "Because of the recent tragedy in the town of Kirkwood, Missouri and other acts of violence at public meetings, I have instructed chief Ledbetter to increase security at all city meetings that are held in the municipal courtroom," said Holden...
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At the shelter
(Local News ~ 02/20/08)
Does your dog or cat have shelter from the weather? It is important for them to have a warm, dry place to retreat. The safest, most ideal place is inside your home, especially during cold spells and inclement weather. If outside, a doghouse with dry bedding, such as a cozy pet bed with a warm blanket or pillow, is perfect. ...
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