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Dyersburg gas prices slightly higher than national average as drivers hit the road this weekend
(Local News ~ 05/22/09)
As the upcoming Memorial Day weekend approaches, AAA expects 32.4 million drivers to take to the roads for a trip of 50 or more miles away from home. This is a slight increase from the 31.9 million that traveled during the same time in 2008. "Last year, soaring gas prices and a deteriorating economy resulted in far fewer trips being taken than had been forecasted," said Robert L. ...
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Obituaries for May 22, 2009
(Obituary ~ 05/22/09)
Sven E. "Swede" Jonsson, 67, of Newbern, died Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was a self-employed carpenter and a member of Dyersburg Moose Lodge. A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. today in the chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Bro. James Love officiating...
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Choctaws to face Knoxville Catholic for state title
(High School Sports ~ 05/22/09)
MURFREESBORO-Entering Thursday's game against Pigeon Forge, Dyer County had been on a tear at the TSSAA state tournament. Solid pitching, offensive firepower and a stingy defense had the Choctaws one win away from playing in the state championship. Unfortunately for the Choctaws, the stingy defensive effort went missing in the first game of the day as the No.1-ranked squad fell to Pigeon Forge, 8-7, despite an outstanding effort on the mound from senior Shea Thomas...
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Lady Trojans strike gold in Murfreesboro
(High School Sports ~ 05/22/09)
MURFREESBORO-Thursday turned out to be a great day for the DHS Lady Trojan track squad. The team ended its season in a tie for third with 55 total points, with one individual team member earning the right to be called a state champion while four others combined to take top honors as well. Overall, the Lady Trojans had seven members of the squad to compete in 11 events...
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