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Obituaries for September 17, 2010
(Obituary ~ 09/17/10)
Mrs. Mary Edna Holmes Callahan, 83, of Jackson, TN formerly of Dyersburg, TN died Thursday, September 16, 2010 at Maplewood Heath Care Center in Jackson. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Dyersburg, TN, an independent grocer and an assistant in the Dyer County School System for 25 years...
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New litter law touted as more effective tool for law enforcement
(Local News ~ 09/17/10)
Anyone who tosses a single cigarette butt on the ground in Tennessee may be charged with mitigated criminal littering and fined $50. Anyone who tosses 5 to 10 pounds of litter or garbage on the ground may be charged with criminal littering and fined $500...
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Motorcyclists for St. Jude pass through Dyersburg on way to Memphis
(Local News ~ 09/17/10)
A large group of bikers rolled into Dyersburg on Thursday evening followed by two large tour buses. In the movies this would usually mean that trouble has come to town, but in this case these bikers are supporting a cause that is an asset to West Tennessee and the nation - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital...
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Local agencies participate in first nationwide prescription drug take-back day
(Local News ~ 09/17/10)
The Drug Enforcement Administration is partnering with state and local law enforcement agencies to conduct the first-ever nationwide prescription drug take-back day. This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. The average person is not aware that the medicines that are in their cabinets at home are susceptible to misuse and abuse. ...
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Driver listed in critical condition after crash on Highway 104 East
(Local News ~ 09/17/10)
The Tennessee Highway Patrol in investigating a one-vehicle accident that occurred on Highway 104 East on Thursday morning and resulted in the driver of an SUV being airlifted to the Med. The wreck occurred around 11 a.m. on a stretch of highway close to Jones Road. ...
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Dyersburg soccer rolls past Madison Academic
(High School Sports ~ 09/17/10)
The Dyersburg Lady Trojan soccer team defeated the Madison Academic Mustangs 4-2 in a showdown between the two 2009 A-AA State Tournament representatives from West Tennessee. Both teams entered the 2010 season with expectations of returning to the state contest, and this early-season match has become the benchmark to use as a guide to reach that goal...
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Lady Trojans prevail in five-set thriller over Crockett County
(High School Sports ~ 09/17/10)
When the volleyball season began, fans circled Thursday's game between Dyersburg and Crockett as a much-anticipated contest, and with good reason. The respective squads are two of the best in West Tennessee. Both made it to Murfreesboro and the state tournament a year ago and have their sights set on a return trip this season...
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