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At the Shelter
(Features ~ 04/02/08)
"Mopsy" is a precious wire-haired terrier mix and would make a wonderful addition to any family. "Mopsy" is a little over a year old and heartworm negative. "Shorty" is a gentle, tri-colored feist who would be an excellent companion dog. He is already neutered and heartworm negative. Won't you give him a second chance? "Sassy" is a friendly kitty with a positive attitude. She loves to be held and would make a perfect lap cat. She is a fluffy gray-striped color and already spayed...
- "Dyer County's Got Talent" (Local News ~ 04/02/08)
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College unveils new user-friendly Web site
(Local News ~ 04/02/08)
Dyersburg State Community College went live with an updated version of its Web site on Tuesday. The new site provides a more user-friendly format for potential students to learn about the programs and classes offered by the college. DSCC Director of Public Information Jane Pate Vondy said the site contains nearly 400 pages of information and links for future students, community and business leaders and friends of the college to access information. ...
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City, county join to address street repair
(Local News ~ 04/02/08)
A joint effort by the governing bodies of the City of Dyersburg and Dyer County resulted in much-needed improvements for an area used by both city residents and county vehicles. The project replaced a rotting bridge and added a new culvert on Pioneer Road, addressing water problems in the area and providing reinforcements to the street. The $9,990 culvert was purchased by the city, with the labor provided by Dyer County Highway Department Supervisor Jeff Jones and his crew...
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17-year-old charged with rape
(Local News ~ 04/02/08)
A 17-year-old was transferred to Dyer County Circuit Court on Tuesday to face rape and aggravated sexual battery charges as an adult. Timothy Andrew Pettie, no address listed, Dyersburg, was transported from Youth Villages in Memphis after a 30-day evaluation ordered in February by Juvenile Court Judge Tony Childress. He was charged with rape of child (less than 13 years of age) and aggravated sexual battery...
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Stringent high school mandates under way, board told
(Local News ~ 04/02/08)
The Dyer County Board of Education was presented on Tuesday with a more stringent set of requirements for high school graduation. "This is going to have a very serious impact on everybody," said Superintendent Dr. Dwight Hedge. Dyer County High School Principal Peggy Dodds explained the details of the state-mandated changes, slated for the graduating class of 2013 (current seventh-graders), which include:...
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Choctaws shut out Trojans thanks to Sims, big inning
(High School Sports ~ 04/02/08)
The much-anticipated baseball game between District 13 heavyweights Dyer County and Dyersburg was moved from its original time slot scheduled for Monday night to an afternoon match up due to a less than favorable looking weather forecast. When the game was called after the in the bottom of the fifth inning, the Trojan squad probably felt like they been in a downpour, at least for one inning...
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Dyersburg rally falls short, Choctaws sweep series
(High School Sports ~ 04/02/08)
After being shutout on Monday in the first game of the regular season series, Dyersburg looked to bounce back on Tuesday when Dyer County made the short trip to DHS. The Choctaws (12-6, 4-0) jumped out to an early 1-0 advantage, added two runs in the fourth inning, and two more in the sixth to take a commanding 5-1 lead to the bottom of the seventh before holding off a late Trojan rally to take sole possession of first place in the District 13 standings with a 5-4 victory...
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Dyersburg squads reign supreme at Quad Meet
(High School Sports ~ 04/02/08)
The Dyersburg Trojans and the Dyer County track teams both participated in the Quad Meet on a cold Tuesday night at Dyersburg High School. The Trojan boys won the men's division by tallying 168 points on the evening and the Trojan girls also won by recording 178 points in the meet. Dyer County didn't fare so well in the meet, with a last place finish in both the boys and girls divisions...
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Obituaries for April 2, 2008
(Obituary ~ 04/02/08)
Pamela Diane Gladden, 54, of Dyersburg, died Monday, March 31, 2008 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Dyer County Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Wes Depew officiating. The family will receive visitors at 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Dyersburg Funeral Home...
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