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Dyersburg finishes runner-up at Dixie Belles state tourney
(High School Sports ~ 07/24/08)
On Wednesday night in Waverly the Dyersburg Belles all-stars had the opportunity to end the night as state champions. To do so the squad would have to defeat Madison Central in back-to-back games. After falling to the Madison Central squad in a lopsided 20-2 contest on Monday, the thought of being able to pull off the upset may have been more than most teams could dream of...
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Angel all-stars headed to World Series
(High School Sports ~ 07/24/08)
After posting a perfect 4-0 record in last month's district tournament, the Dyersburg Angels continued their dominance with 5-0 run through the state tournament, making them the 2008 Dixie Youth Girls Softball State Champions. "I'm so proud of these girls, they have worked hard and proved their dominance this week in Dickson," said Angels manager Jeff Jones. "They have done an outstanding job defensively, and we are all still on cloud nine."...
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Sales tax holiday set for August 1-3
(Local News ~ 07/24/08)
Tennessee's third annual August sales tax holiday, which gives back-to-school shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain clothing, school and art supplies, and computers free of Tennessee sales tax, will begin on Friday, Aug. 1 and end Sunday, Aug.3...
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Several catalytic converters cut along bypass
(Local News ~ 07/24/08)
More than a dozen catalytic converters were cut from vehicles in car lots since Saturday in Dyersburg. The Dyersburg Police Department reported thefts of five of the platinum-laden canisters from Pease Auto Repair on Volunteer Drive. Sunrise Motors, 1643 U.S. Highway 51 Bypass, reported the theft of the converters from eight vehicles on the lot...
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Third firefighter violates conditions of plea deal
(Local News ~ 07/24/08)
Three of four former Tiptonville firefighters implicated in a series of arsons are now considered in violation on their plea agreements. Floyd Kilburn made his first appearance Tuesday, July 22, on a probation violation in Lake County Circuit Court. Kilburn pleaded guilty Jan. 22 to two counts of reckless burning. His concurrent 11-month, 29-day sentences were immediately suspended and he was placed on probation...
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Historic local icon of family dining continuing business with committed new owner
(Local News ~ 07/24/08)
Local businessmen Don Reagan and Walt Moore are all about tradition. Whether providing down-home country cuisine in a family-style setting or a flashback to a '50s-style drive-in, these business partners sprinkle their fare with a healthy dose of nostalgia...
Stories from Thursday, July 24, 2008
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