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At the Shelter
(Features ~ 04/29/10)
No one wants to imagine the worst. We often think that if we imagine something bad, we tempt fate and the bad thing really could happen. No, we don't necessarily want to concentrate on the negative. But if we don't consider all the bad things that could happen to our pets, how can we be prepared to help save their lives?...
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Obituaries for April 29, 2010
(Obituary ~ 04/29/10)
Charles McBride age 85 of Humboldt, died April 19, 2010 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. He was a WWII U.S. Army Veteran receiving an honorable discharge. He received a National Defense Service Medal. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 30, 2010 12:Noon at Lively Stone House of Praise 222 East Court St. ...
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Relay for Life silent auction offers wide variety of items
(Local News ~ 04/29/10)
The Dyer County Relay for Life plans to offer a unique shopping experience on Friday night. Consider buying a vacation, a round of golf, ladies' jewelry, an electric grill or a newspaper subscription - all while assisting in the fight against cancer...
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Relay for Life kicks off Friday
(Local News ~ 04/29/10)
A celebration of cancer survivors, a number of wacky contests and many musical performances will highlight the Dyer County Relay for Life on Friday. The 16th annual Relay begins with a cancer survivor reception at 4:30 p.m., an opening ceremony at 6 p.m. and a ceremonial first lap by cancer survivors at 6:20 p.m. All activities will be held on the Dyersburg State Community College campus - unless it rains...
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DA Bivens speaks to students about woes of teen pregnancy
(Local News ~ 04/29/10)
In 2008, there were 107 teen pregnancies between ages 10 and 19 years old in Dyer County and 13,000 across the state of Tennessee. And District Attorney Phil Bivens said that number is on the rise for the first time in 15 years. Bivens spoke to students at Dyer County High School on Thursday as part of a campaign called "What's the Rush?", which aims to raise awareness of the legal, financial and social consequences of becoming a teen parent...
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City school system plans programs for nearly $1 million in federal funds
(Local News ~ 04/29/10)
Tennessee recently earned the majority of the funding granted in the first round of the federal government's Race to the Top initiative. Tennessee and Delaware were the only two states selected in the first round of the U.S. Department of Education's historic competition for $4.35 billion toward educational reform. Selected from 16 finalists, education programs in these states are due to receive $600 million over the next four years...
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Cowart inks with Harding University
(High School Sports ~ 04/29/10)
On Friday at DCHS, Senior Kassie Cowart signed a scholarship to continue her basketball career at Harding University in Searcy, Ark. Kassie, the daughter of Michael and Tracy Cowart, was a three-year starter for the Lady Choctaws and earned first team all-district her senior year after averaging 18 points and three assists a game...
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Lady Trojans edge past Milan on senior night
(High School Sports ~ 04/29/10)
Prior to Wednesday's district matchup against Milan at DHS, senior's Courtney Sizemore and Shawnna Weed were honored for their dedication and service to the program. With one swing of the bat in the bottom of the seventh and final inning, teammate Claire Newbill made sure the duo would remember the day in a positive way...
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Traffic stop results in arrest of home burglar
(Local News ~ 04/29/10)
Dyersburg police have arrested a Munford man for aggravated burglary following a traffic stop for reckless driving. On Thursday, at approximately 2:44 p.m., A Dyersburg police officer running radar on Lake Road observed a car driving in a reckless manner and attempted to stop the vehicle. ...
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Relay for Life moving location to fairgrounds
(Local News ~ 04/29/10)
The Dyer County Relay for Life is moving. Instead of being held on the Dyersburg State Community College campus, Friday night's Relay will be held at the Dyer County Fairgrounds. Teams will set up booths inside the Family Living Center and Commercial Exhibits Building. Cook tents will be erected outside...
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