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Obituaries for July 29, 2011
(Obituary ~ 07/29/11)
James Steven Adair, 61, of Alamo, died Monday, July 25, 2011. He was an Eligibility Counselor with the State of Tennessee. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Christian Brothers University in Memphis and a Master of Business Administration from Union University in Jackson...
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Labor dept. responds to Goodyear closure
(Local News ~ 07/29/11)
The announcement on Monday, July 11, that Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company has ceased production at its tire manufacturing plant in Union City has prompted key sections of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development to come together to develop plans for assisting dislocated workers...
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Summer Feeding Program celebrates end of the season
(Local News ~ 07/29/11)
Over 800 children in Dyer and Lake counties benefited from a partnership between several local and national organizations this summer. Summer feeding programs at 17 locations were expanded to encourage physical activity and keep children reaching for healthy food choices throughout the year...
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911 board forms committee to discuss interoperability software
(Local News ~ 07/29/11)
The Dyer County E-911 Board held its monthly meeting on Tuesday afternoon to further discuss the new computer-aided software by Spillman Technologies Inc., as well as other ongoing projects and new projects. The meeting was led by Vice Chairman James Medling and began with a discussion of the interoperability of Spillman Technologies CAD system...
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Cricket Corner finds unexpected visitor 'batty' for summer fashions
(Local News ~ 07/29/11)
Cricket Corner employees found a surprising visitor waiting for the store to open on Thursday morning. A small bat snoozed inconspicuously on the brick outside the door of the specialty shop, no doubt waiting to find some trendy new fashions - or, perhaps, a cricket or two - when the store opened. But the visitor slept through shopping hours...
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Post offices in Bogota, Lenox and Tigrett targeted for closure
(Local News ~ 07/29/11)
The United States Postal Service may be closing your local post office. The U.S. Postal Service announced on Monday that it would begin a four-month study to evaluate whether it would close approximately 3,700 post offices. Included on the review list are the post office locations in Lenox, Tigrett and Bogota...
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Sweet-tooth burglars arrested
(Local News ~ 07/29/11)
Investigators with the Newbern Police Department have arrested two suspects who they believe are responsible for the burglary and vandalism of the Oakview Recreation Center. The burglary occurred sometime between 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 7, and 7 a.m. on Friday, July 8. The suspects made off with $125 worth of candies and other concessions after smashing out the front glass door of the center...
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