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Man critical after driving into path of tractor-trailer
(Local News ~ 06/21/08)
A Memphis man was in critical condition after a crash between his car and a tractor-trailer on I-155 in Dyersburg about midnight Friday. Ernest Smith, 2059 Waverly Ave., Memphis was transported by Dyersburg Regional Medical Center ambulance from the crash scene, immediately west of the Hurricane Hill overpass...
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Appeals court upholds DWI conviction
(Local News ~ 06/21/08)
The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals on Friday upheld the conviction of a Dyer County man sentenced for driving while intoxicated. Michael Dewayne Mann was convicted of third offense DWI and sentenced to 11 months, 29 days in jail with all but 150 days suspended...
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Future City hosts end-of-school celebration
(Local News ~ 06/21/08)
Students, parents and other community members gathered June 6 at Future City Community Center for an end-of-school celebration, kicking off what they hope to be a safe, enjoyable summer break. The arrival of summer offers relaxation and recreation, and the end-of-school celebration, hosted by the Men for a Better Community. The annual event encourages youth to enjoy all that summer has to offer -- in a productive way...
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Attempted murder charge lessened
(Local News ~ 06/21/08)
The charge against a Dyersburg man accused of stabbing his sister was reduced Friday, June 20, from attempted first-degree murder to aggravated assault. Tony Adams, 34, allegedly stabbed his sister, Teresa Adams, nine times on her back, arm and head during an argument on April 15...
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Former jailer placed on diversion for sex charges
(Local News ~ 06/21/08)
A former Lake County jailer pleaded guilty to five sexually based charges in Rutherford County Criminal Court on Friday. William D. Pierce, 513 Markham St. in Tiptonville, was placed on judicial diversion for 10 years. Pierce, 48, was arrested Nov. 20 and charged with 10 counts of solicitation of a minor, three counts of exploitation of a minor by electronic means, and two counts of attempted especially aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor. ...
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Obituaries for June 22, 2008
(Obituary ~ 06/21/08)
Ryan Caldwell, 20, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at the Regional Medical Center in Memphis. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at International Gospel Temple with Minister Rodney Patrick officiating. H.H. Hudson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...
- Contested ballot for chancery court post rarely seen (Local News ~ 06/21/08)
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