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Burglar with sweet tooth makes off with $125 in concessions
(Local News ~ 07/09/11)
The Newbern Police Department is investigating a burglary that took place at the Oakview recreation center after a late-night break-in. NPD Lt. Rodney Wright stated the incident took place sometime between 8:30 p.m. on Thursday and 7 a.m. on Friday. The thief or thieves made off with $125 worth of candy and other concessions after smashing out the front glass door of the center...
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Port Authority to meet Wednesday
(Local News ~ 07/09/11)
The Northwest Tennessee Regional Port Authority will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, July 13 at 9 a.m. at the Dyersburg-Dyer County Chamber of Commerce. Items on the agenda include: The board will also here public comments as well as comments from the commissioners...
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Dyersburg First's annual block party set for July 23
(Local News ~ 07/09/11)
As the lazy days of summer break draw to a close, many local families are beginning to feel the pinch of adding the purchase of school supplies to an already-tight household budget. The congregation of Dyersburg First Assembly of God hopes to help ease that burden with hundreds of free backpacks to be distributed at the church's annual Back-to-School Block Party...
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City to consider new sewer ordinance
(Local News ~ 07/09/11)
On Monday, Aug. 1 the city will consider for approval City Ordinance No. BB-617, an ordinance that will allow the city to deny or disconnect sewer service. The ordinance was introduced at the City Finance Committee on Friday, July 1 and unanimously approved on a motion by Alderman Bob Kirk and a second by Alderwoman Jewell Horner...
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The changing face of Dyersburg City Schools
(Local News ~ 07/09/11)
On Friday, July 1, Dyersburg City Schools marked a new beginning as Neel Durbin began his term as superintendent in place of the retiring Lloyd Ramer. Durbin is not the only change for the city schools as Dyersburg High School will also have a new principal and two new assistant principals, and Dyersburg Middle School will have a new principal and assistant principal as well...
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Longtime election administrator Heathcott to retire
(Local News ~ 07/09/11)
A major change will soon be taking place within the Dyer County Election Commission after it was recently announced that Administrator Jane Heathcott would be retiring on Dec. 31 of this year. Chairman Joe Enoch made the announcement during this week's election commission meeting with Heathcott sitting by his side. The longtime administrator has been with the election commission since 1970. She became the administrator in 1971 and has held the position since then...
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Obituaries for July 10, 2011
(Obituary ~ 07/09/11)
Allison Cureton Adams, 29, of Indianapolis, IN. formerly of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at her residence in Indianapolis, Indiana. Allison, "Allie", was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, niece, cousin & friend. She was a 1997 graduate of Dyer County High School, and was presently pursuing a degree in nursing from Ivy Technical Community College in Indianapolis...
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