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Obituaries for March 4, 2009
(Obituary ~ 03/05/09)
Saul B. Eggleston, 58, of Halls, died Sunday, March 1, 2009 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Ripley. He was a laborer. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Henning Grove Baptist Church in Halls with the Rev. W.L. McCadney officiating. Burial will be in Henning Grove Cemetery...
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At the shelter
(Features ~ 03/05/09)
"Within the heart of every stray lies the singular desire to be loved." - Unknown Most people think of the shelter receiving only cats and dogs. The following is a list of other unusual animals and birds received in 2008: 1 pot-bellied pig, 7 raccoons, 1 hog, 5 opossums, 1 skunk, 1 mockingbird, 3 baby birds, 1 fawn, 2 baby chicks, 1 young barn owl, 1 donkey, 1 guinea, 1 goat, 1 emu, 1 pigeon, and 2 baby falcons. ...
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Trimble may lose fireworks display
(Local News ~ 03/05/09)
The night sky may be dark on the Fourth of July in Trimble this year. Increased regulations and fees may cause the town to cancel its annual fireworks display. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is trying to find a solution that will allow the display to go on as scheduled, but new fees and the lack of a licensed operator may be too much to overcome...
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Researchers: Tenn. at greatest risk of tornado deaths
(Local News ~ 03/05/09)
Tennessee may not be part of the traditional Tornado Alley, but recent research show tornadoes here have the most potential for deadly damage. Tornado Alley is traditionally thought to include parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. More tornadoes are documented in this geographic region than in any other spot on Earth...
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Castellaw purchases Toyota of Dyersburg
(Local News ~ 03/05/09)
On Wednesday, Tim Castellaw finalized the deal to make him the new owner of the former Moody Wadley Toyota car dealership. "As of today I bought Toyota of Dyersburg," said Castellaw, who also owns Tim Castellaw Lincoln-Ford-Mercury and Tim Castellaw Motor Sports, both located in Dyersburg, and Country Chevrolet & Cadillac located in Covington...
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Dyersburg police investigate Wal-Mart theft
(Local News ~ 03/05/09)
Dyersburg police are investigating a theft that occurred last month at Wal-Mart. On Feb. 17, officers were dispatched to investigate a theft that happened the night before, at approximately 10:30 p.m. The items reported stolen were nine Acer brand laptop computers. Six of the computers were the AOA 150 series and the remaining three were the AS6930-6067 series. The total value of the computers is estimated at $3882...
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Motorcycles totaling over $19,000 stolen from business
(Local News ~ 03/05/09)
On Monday, Dyersburg police were notified of a burglary at Outer Limit Powersports on Highway 51 Bypass. Stolen, were two motorcycles equaling $19,798 in value. The burglary is believed to have happened sometime between 10 a.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. Monday, March 2...
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