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Obituaries for March 26, 2009
(Obituary ~ 03/27/09)
Jimmie Buckelew, 85, of Tiptonville, died Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis. He was a retired farmer and owner of Buckelew's Grocery, a member of Phillippy Baptist Church, an Army veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theater, active in nursing home music ministry, a talented musician and an avid local historian...
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Earth Hour to be observed Saturday; participants go dark to enlighten leaders on climate change
(Local News ~ 03/27/09)
People all over the world plan to turn off their lights for 60 minutes Saturday night in observance of "Earth Hour." By putting themselves in the dark, participants hope to enlighten world leaders on the need to take meaningful action on climate change...
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Laid-off workers now have new options for health care
(Local News ~ 03/27/09)
Tennessee residents facing layoffs now have additional options in health insurance. But with new initiatives on both the state and federal level, it is important for dislocated employees to do their homework and choose the option that works best for them...
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Thomas named to All-Tennessee School Board
(Local News ~ 03/27/09)
For Nettie Thomas, education has always been about nurturing the whole child. As a member of the Dyersburg City School Board, Thomas has had the opportunity to help implement policies that help educators in the system do just that. In fact, at a recent staff dinner, Dyersburg City Schools Superintendent Lloyd Ramer credited Thomas with leading the way in the system's approach to serving the whole child...
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Business After Hours teaches art of 'social networking'
(Local News ~ 03/27/09)
The Dyersburg/Dyer County Chamber of Commerce played host to Business After Hours Thursday evening. A good number of area professionals attended the event to do some networking and enjoy the catered hors d'oeuvre. After the crowd finished their networking, it was time to learn about social networking - online...
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Man sentenced on federal drug charges
(Local News ~ 03/27/09)
A 36-year-old man was sentenced to 125 months in a federal prison for unlawful distribution of more than 5 grams of cocaine base. Tyrone "Mo" Houston, whose address is listed as 148 Baker St. in Gates, pleaded guilty to one of five such charges March 4 in U.S. District Court. The other charges were dismissed...
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