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Feed the Need postponed until next Friday
(Local News ~ 01/21/11)
Today's Feed the Need will be postponed until next Friday due to the inclement weather conditions. Mark Oakes, program director, stated the snow and ice were the reason they had to postpone the food distribution. "We don't need anyone to challenge themselves over food," said Oakes...
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Obituaries for January 21, 2011
(Obituary ~ 01/21/11)
Eugene "Twig" Hardin, 67, of Newbern, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011. He was a retired employee of Dyersburg Fabrics, former manager of Babe Ruth Baseball in Dyersburg, and former member of the Dyersburg Kiwanis Club. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Dyer County Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Don Layman officiating...
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Chef of celebrities to host cooking demonstration Feb. 5
(Local News ~ 01/21/11)
Mark Anthony, a Las Vegas chef with a long list of famous clients, plans to bring his dinner show to Dyersburg for one night only. Anthony is scheduled to present a live culinary performing-arts program at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5 at the Dyersburg Adventist Church, 2355 Henry St. (across from Abe's Rib-eye Barn)...
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Arson investigator to work for Sheriff's Dept.; building inspector to be independent contractor
(Local News ~ 01/21/11)
Dyer County plans to change the way it handles arson investigations and building inspections. County Mayor Richard Hill said the arson investigator's position will be moved to the Dyer County Sheriff's Department. The county plans to hire an independent contractor to conduct building inspections when needed...
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Man arrested on meth charge
(Local News ~ 01/21/11)
Dyersburg Police arrested a man last week after finding meth in his vehicle during a traffic stop. Michael Joyner, 29, 100 Poplar St., Finley, was charged with possession of methamphetamine, driving on a canceled/suspended/revoked license (second offense), and possession of drug paraphernalia...
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Winter weather causes hazardous driving conditions
(Local News ~ 01/21/11)
Thursday's sleet and snow brought about treacherous driving conditions as commuters made their way home on the slick roads and streets. "It's a mess," said Dyer County Road Superintendent Jeff Jones. "It looks like the clouds are about gone, but we're dealing with the aftermath. We've got definite troubles. It's going to be here for a while."...
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