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Obituaries for November 23, 2011
(Obituary ~ 11/23/11)
Dennis Paul Bloomer, 59, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, November 17, 2011 at his residence. He was a retired installation and service engineer for General Electric, where he traveled to other countries for his job, member of Mid-South Riders Motorcycle Organization, an avid hunter and a graduate of Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School and SUNY Cobleskill...
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Balboa Lodge provides turkeys to families
(Local News ~ 11/23/11)
On Saturday, Nov. 19, the brothers of Balboa Lodge 205 F&AM PHA hand-delivered several turkeys to needy families across Dyer County. From left: Jimmie Fair, Courtney Mason, Robert Finch, W.M. Jesse Kirk, Joe Edwards, Cleadus Thurmond, Lamont Green, Thurmond Robinson, Hubert 'Hub' Smith, Michael Ward and Marcus Mathis. Not pictured: Ny'Ge Thompson, Ronnie Hill, Marcus Agnew, Horace Flagg, Alfred D Johnson Jr. and Reginald King Sr. The lodge also received a donation from a brother from Hess Lodge 93 F&AM.
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Alcohol and Beverage Committee approves on-premise beer permit
(Local News ~ 11/23/11)
The County Alcohol and Beverage Committee met on Tuesday morning and reviewed a request for an on-premise beer permit. The request was made by Serah Marie Gallahaire on behalf of The Bucket located on Highway 20 in Friendship. According to Chairman John Flatt all background checks from both the city and county came out fine. Flatt explained to Gallahaire that she would still be responsible to ensure that the business license and all other paperwork was in order...
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Third annual River Park hike this Saturday
(Local News ~ 11/23/11)
As work continues to create a green space along the riverbank in Downtown Dyersburg, local residents and outdoor enthusiasts have already begun an event they hope will become a longstanding tradition. The third annual River Park Hike will take place on Saturday, Nov. 26...
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Prayer vigil for Swift tonight
(Local News ~ 11/23/11)
A reward poster for information in the Karen Swift case hangs in the window of a local business. A prayer vigil for Swift will take place on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the YMCA of Dyer County soccer field. Swift, a 44-year-old mother of four, was reported missing on Oct. 30. The Dyer County Sheriff's Department is investigating the case. If you have information about Swift's disappearance contact the sheriff's department at 731-285-2802.
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County Road Committee discusses county bonuses, bids
(Local News ~ 11/23/11)
The Dyer County Road Committee held its regular monthly meeting on Monday afternoon and the main points of discussion were the county Christmas bonuses and the upcoming bids on the road graders. Dyer County Road Supervisor Jeff Jones brought the committee up to date on where his department stood on the bids for the road graders. ...
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Police accreditation assessment team listens to public comment
(Local News ~ 11/23/11)
The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. listened to public comment on the Dyersburg Police Department on Monday evening. The commission has been charged with the responsibility of examining all aspects of the DPD's policies and procedures, management, operations and support services to determine if the department should be re-accredited...
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