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Obituaries for Jan. 11, 2009
(Obituary ~ 01/12/09)
Helen Ayers Braithwaite, 84, of Dyersburg, died Friday, Jan. 9, 2009 at her residence. She was retired as a knitter for Dyersburg Fabrics. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Curry Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Pendergrass officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg...
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State eagle count under way
(Local News ~ 01/12/09)
Tennessee's annual Mid-Winter Eagle Count will continue through Jan. 16, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. This count is part of a national count coordinated by the Biological Resources Division of the U.S. Geological Survey. The target date for the national simultaneous count is Friday and Saturday, Jan. 9-10, but reported sightings during the entire period of Dec. 31-Jan. 16 are important...
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County plans to revamp elevator at courthouse
(Local News ~ 01/12/09)
Samantha Harris never knows what will happen when she steps into the Dyer County Courthouse elevator. Sometimes, the elevator goes directly to its intended destination. Other times, it seems a bit confused. If Harris presses the second floor button, the elevator is likely to descend to the basement before climbing two stories...
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Teen linked to robbery, murder pleads to one charge
(Local News ~ 01/12/09)
An 18-year-old connected to a murder and attempted robbery pleaded guilty Dec. 2 to one of the charges in Dyer County Circuit Court. Keaston Danterrain Tipton of 919 Custer Ave., pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery. The first-degree murder charge was dismissed...
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2008 accomplishments may buffer 2009 economic situation
(Local News ~ 01/12/09)
While the nation faces tough economic times in 2009, Dyer County Mayor Richard Hill believes the county is taking steps to lessen the impact here. Hill recently reviewed the county's 2008 accomplishments, each of which could help with future industrial prospects and job growth for the new year...
- Fire damages garage and car (Local News ~ 01/12/09)
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