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Obituaries for December 22, 2011
(Obituary ~ 12/22/11)
Wayne C. Jones, 70, of Southaven, Miss., died Monday, Dec. 19, 2011 at Golden Living Center in Southaven, Miss. He was born June 26, 1941 in Obion, to the late Henry and Marie Jones. He was retired dispatcher for MS Carriers, a member of the Church of Christ, was an Army veteran, and a member of VFW Post 10567 in Southaven and American Legion Post 134 in Horn Lake, MS...
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At the Shelter
(Features ~ 12/22/11)
Pets are not just for Christmas, they are for life. Adopt a shelter pet and bring him home for the holidays. Visit the shelter and find your new best friend to share the holidays. Let's get all the shelter pets a home for the holidays!
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Newbern Grammar School kicks off Christmas season with 'Polar Express Day'
(Local News ~ 12/22/11)
Students and teachers at Newbern Grammar School celebrated "Polar Express Day" on Wednesday, Dec. 14. Comfy pajamas were the attire of most of the students and staff. The day's activities are based on the award-winning book, written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg. ...
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Castellaw Ford-Toyota donates 50 coats
(Local News ~ 12/22/11)
Tim Castellaw Ford - Tim Castellaw Toyota of Dyersburg donated approximately 50 new coats to the State Gazette's Coats for Kids clothing program. Tim Castellaw and his employees have faithfully donated to the program for the last four years. The program provides coats to children in need to help keep them warm during the cold winter months. For more information on the program contact Jina Jeffries at 731-285-4091.
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United Way of W. Tenn. CEO visits Dyersburg, praises community's generosity
(Local News ~ 12/22/11)
Newly appointed United Way of West Tennessee President and CEO Eddie Lee Herndon introduced himself to the Dyer County community at a cabinet meeting held at the Lannom Center on Friday morning. Herndon is best known in the West Tennessee community for his service as an athletics director for Lambuth University from 1992 to 2002. ...
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Fincher announces military academy nominations
(Local News ~ 12/22/11)
U.S. Rep. Stephen Fincher (R-Frog Jump), announced military academy nominations for the U.S. Service academies on Tuesday, Dec. 20. There are four U.S. Service academies that require Congressional nomination: the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. These institutions prepare college-age Americans to be officers in the U.S. armed services...
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Choctaws win Queen City Tournament
(High School Sports ~ 12/22/11)
The Dyer County Choctaws were crowned the Queen City Tournament Champions on Wednesday evening after defeating Christian County High School 92-48. The win was an impressive one for the Choctaws as the Colonels are the Kentucky High School defending state champions in basketball. The win not only made Dyer County champs of the tournament, it allowed them to play some tough road competition ahead of the upcoming Southern Beach Bash in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. next week...
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Dyersburg falls to Lake County in OT, 70-68
(High School Sports ~ 12/22/11)
As defending champions of the Lady Bomber Shootout, the Lady Trojans returned to Kentucky on Monday looking to have a repeat performance of a year ago and secure the title for the second straight year. After blowing past Beech (69-50), Paducah Tilghman (77-64) and Cairo, Ill. (68-48) to get the title game on Wednesday, Dyersburg faced Lake County with the tournament title on the line...
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Transitions names ninth winner of 12 Days of Christmas fundraiser
(Local News ~ 12/22/11)
On the ninth day of Christmas, Transitions gave to Ruth Anderson of Friendship... four Orpheum tickets donated by Nucor Steel Mill. Names will be drawn each day between now and Christmas for prizes donated by area businesses. Winners will published in the State Gazette and broadcast on Burks Broadcasting WTRO 1450 AM or 101.7 FM radio stations...
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