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Obituaries for October 5, 2010
(Obituary ~ 10/05/10)
Thomas Lee McDowell Jr., 56, of Newbern, formally of Memphis, died Monday, Oct. 4, 2010 at his residence. He was a private investigator and a U.S. Army veteran. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Fairview Cemetery in Newbern with the Rev. Danny Klutts officiating. Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...
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Reelfoot Rural Ministries accepting applications for Toy Store
(Local News ~ 10/05/10)
Reelfoot Rural Ministries began taking Toy Store applications on Friday, Oct. 1, and is in need of both volunteers and donations this holiday season. Forms are available at schools, health departments and offices of the Department of Human Services (excluding the Dyer County location). Applications may also be picked up at the RRM main office at 6923 Minnick Elbridge Road in Obion, or the organization's daycare at 325 Kentucky St., in Tiptonville...
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Library fund-raiser offers American Girl, wardrobe this fall
(Local News ~ 10/05/10)
When young Lanie opens her suitcase, she finds nearly 30 outfits handcrafted and purchased by members of the Dyersburg community. Since her arrival at McIver's Grant Public Library in January, she has received and modeled 27 outfits, paid a visit to the beauty shop and attended the Dyer County Fair...
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Christ Classical cross country challenges runners to join Mission March
(Local News ~ 10/05/10)
Members of the Christ Classical Academy Cross Country Team are laying down the gauntlet to runners throughout the West Tennessee area to help support a worthy cause and sign up now to participate in the 20th annual Mission March. Students and their families throughout Dyer County are also encouraged to stay fit and keep moving this autumn...
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Community Cancer Fund breaks record
(Local News ~ 10/05/10)
The Dyer County Community Cancer Fund is just beginning a month's worth of fund-raising activities and it has already earned more than $81,000. Fund Director Debra Roberson said that's the best the cancer fund has ever done - and there's more to come...
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GOP candidates featured at Reagan Day dinner
(Local News ~ 10/05/10)
If you are a supporter of the Republican party, then the place to be was at the Farms on Sept. 24 for the Dyer County Republican Party's Reagan Day dinner. The event was co-sponsored by the Lake County Republican Party and hosted three of the four Republican candidates that will be on the ballot this November...
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City Board approves bids for emergency repairs
(Local News ~ 10/05/10)
Members of the Dyersburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved two bids for emergency repairs at the organization's regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 4. City Purchasing Agent Greg Williams presented two bids totaling just over $20,000 for projects in areas used by local industry. No notification was given for either project, as they were emergency repairs...
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Grand jury to hear Parker theft case
(Local News ~ 10/05/10)
Dyersburg businessman Pete Parker parked a rotisserie grill in a friend's hay shed the same weekend that an identical grill disappeared from Okeena Park. Coincidence? Parker's attorney, Matt Willis, suggested that idea Monday during a preliminary hearing in General Sessions Court. He claimed no one conclusively identified the grill in Parker's possession as the missing grill...
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Despite suffering first loss, Lady Choctaws earn first-ever regular season district title
(High School Sports ~ 10/05/10)
After clinching the regular season District 13-AAA soccer title on Thursday with a 4-0 win over North Side, and improving to 9-0-1 on the season, the Lady Choctaws looked to remain perfect on Monday when hosting Trinity Christian Academy at DCHS. Unfortunately for the DC squad, the nine-game streak came to an end against the Lady Lions. ...
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