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Obituaries for Oct. 9, 2008
(Obituary ~ 10/10/08)
Tommy Gerald Morris, 61, of Elizabeth City, N.C., formerly of Dyersburg, died Monday, Oct. 6, 2008 at Albemarle Hospital. He was retired from the United States Air Force with 21 years of service as a master sergeant and a veteran of the Vietnam War. He received the Joint Service Commendation with two Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, AF Good Conduct Medal with one Silver Oak Leaf and also retired from T-Com Industries as well as the U.S. Coast Guard Base as a civilian. He was a Methodist...
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At the shelter
(Features ~ 10/10/08)
The cool fall weather is the perfect time to take a new-best-friend for a walk! We have many new best friends for you at the shelter. Please come and meet them. 'Jackson' is one of the most handsome little Basset/Beagle-mix dogs at the shelter. He appears a bit shy. ...
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Local police officers deliver baby
(Local News ~ 10/10/08)
Early last Sunday, Oct. 5, Dyersburg 911 operator Debbie Sanders received a 911 call from a cell phone. The caller was a Hispanic female who did not speak any English. Unable to communicate any information or a positive address, the woman hung up before the Sanders could conference in a language interpreter...
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Man sentenced for robberies, burglaries
(Local News ~ 10/10/08)
A Newbern man who robbed two convenience stores and burglarized four businesses faces a 10-year sentence. Ricky Shane Wade, 21, 831 Williams in Newbern, pleaded guilty to the charges Sept. 29 in Dyer County Circuit Court. A related charge of possessing Diazepam, a Schedule IV controlled substance, with intent to sell was dismissed...
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City approves new pay policy for police, sets public hearings
(Local News ~ 10/10/08)
The Dyersburg Police Department was given the authority to become more competitive in recruiting and keeping experienced police officers with the full board approving a change in pay for classified-services employees. At Monday evening's board meeting, members of the Dyersburg City Board approved a recommendation of the public safety committee to eliminate the waiting period for pay increases for experienced officers joining the Dyersburg Police Force...
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