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Nationally recognized artist hosts local three-day workshop
(Local News ~ 10/16/11)
E. Melinda Morrison begins surveying the field of cows in the distance. A blank canvas sits in front of her but within 10 minutes she has beautifully captured the scene of the cows grazing in the pasture. Morrison, a professional artist with five art galleries nationwide, hosted a three-day workshop through the Beaver Creek Art Studio last week...
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City Public Safety Committee recommends two bids for approval
(Local News ~ 10/16/11)
The city of Dyersburg's Public Safety Committee met on Thursday morning to discuss bids for the city's fire and police departments. Chairman and Alderman Bob Kirk called the meeting to order and opened the floor for discussion. The first bid presented was for the fire department to purchase a new 2012 Pierce Fire Truck. ...
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Union Mission celebrates 50 years, honors Edmundsons
(Local News ~ 10/16/11)
Members of the Dyer County community joined together to mark two significant milestones in the history of the Dyersburg/Dyer County Union Mission on Thursday, Oct. 13. A reception held at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church celebrated both the 50th anniversary of the Mission and the retirement of two of the organization's most dedicated leaders. Jerry and Pat Edmundson ended their 36-year tenure at the Mission after the completion of the Mission March on Saturday, Oct. 15...
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Mission March draws more than 300 participants
(Local News ~ 10/16/11)
For over two decades, running enthusiasts and community volunteers have gathered in Dyersburg to spend a Saturday morning winding their way through the historic downtown district. The Dyersburg/Dyer County Union Mission's annual Mission March draws runners and walkers of all ages and fitness levels to the Dyersburg community each October. Begun as a fundraiser for the Mission's children and youth programs, the event has also become a staple in the regional marathon/5K schedule...
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How 'bout them Lady Trojans? Team three wins away from state tourney
(High School Sports ~ 10/16/11)
As the leaves begin to change colors as well as begin to fall, and temperatures at night begin to dip lower than in previous months, the time has come that many enjoy and feel is the best time of the year. In the sports world, so much is going on it can be difficult to keep up. Skip a day and there is no telling what one will miss nationally, while on the local level business is picking up as well for a couple of squads striving to extend seasons...
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Trojans pound Pioneers 63-7
(High School Sports ~ 10/16/11)
Entering Friday night's district contest at J.C. Sawyers stadium, Dyersburg and Gibson County both had plenty of reasons to play well. The Trojans were looking to win their fifth straight while the Pioneers were hoping to end a 30-game skid that dated back to 2008...
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