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Obituaries for December 28, 2011
(Obituary ~ 12/28/11)
A Godly woman, Naoma Edwards Camp, born April 21, 1918 died Dec. 25, 2011 at Maplewood Healthcare in Jackson, Tn. She was born in Crockett County daughter of the late John and Nannie B. Carman Edwards and lived her entire life there. She was a faithful Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, homemaker, farmer, factory worker and friend. Mrs. Camp was a devoted member of the Friendship Church of Christ...
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Red Ribbon campaign spotlights dangers of driving under the influence
(Local News ~ 12/28/11)
With the holiday season in full swing and New Year's Eve quickly approaching, members of the West Tennessee chapter of Remove Intoxicated Drivers are working hard to remind local residents of the dangers of driving under the influence. The R.I.D. Red Ribbon Campaign has begun, with patrol cars throughout Dyer County tying the colorful ribbons to the antennas of their patrol cars as a reminder to local residents not to get behind the wheel while intoxicated...
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Guthrie honored by Rotary
(Local News ~ 12/28/11)
Howard Guthrie attended Thursday's meeting of the Dyersburg Noon Rotary Club with the intention of sharing some favorite Christmas hymns with his friends. Each year, Guthrie brings his church singing group to share a performance of Christmas songs with his fellow Rotarians on the last meeting before Christmas. But this year, members of Noon Rotary - led by Guthrie's good friend Charlie James - decided to turn the tables and share a special moment honoring their dedicated friend...
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Power Board adopts debt policy, raises CEO's salary
(Local News ~ 12/28/11)
Power Board members adopted a Debt Management Policy required by the comptroller of the state of Tennessee at the organization's regular meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 21. Officials at Dyersburg Electric System are still awaiting clarification on whether the utility is covered by the debt management policy recently adopted by the city of Dyersburg or must construct one of its own. ...
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Man allegedly beaten, robbed by assailants after break-in
(Local News ~ 12/28/11)
A 34-year-old Dyersburg man reported to police on Thursday morning he was attacked and robbed by several individuals who broke into his house while he was asleep. Dyersburg Police received a call from a neighbor around 12:35 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 23, who reported hearing glass being broken and seeing several suspicious people in the 720 block of Parker Street. ...
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DC squads win opening games at Florida tourney
(Local News ~ 12/28/11)
For the first time this season the Choctaws had to come from behind to win. In the first minute and a half of the opening quarter it looked like the Bullit East Chargers out of Kentucky were going to bring Dyer County's perfect season to a grinding halt. Boasting four starters over 6 feet, 5 inches tall, Bullit East jumped in front of the Choctaws early 14-3 by hitting three baskets from three-point range...
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DC squads win opening games at Florida tourney
(High School Sports ~ 12/28/11)
For the first time this season the Choctaws had to come from behind to win. In the first minute and a half of the opening quarter it looked like the Bullit East Chargers out of Kentucky were going to bring Dyer County's perfect season to a grinding halt. Boasting four starters over 6 feet, 5 inches tall, Bullit East jumped in front of the Choctaws early 14-3 by hitting three baskets from three-point range...
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Lady Trojans advance with convincing win over Brighton 60-26
(High School Sports ~ 12/28/11)
After falling to Lake County in the title game of the Lady Bomber Shootout in Kentucky last week, the Lady Trojans took out their frustrations from the loss on Brighton in the first round of the Dyersburg Invitational Christmas Tournament on Tuesday...
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Trojans shake off rust in win over Rebels
(High School Sports ~ 12/28/11)
Facing Tipton-Rosemark Academy in the opening round of the Dyersburg Invitational Christmas Tournament, the Trojans were returning to action after a 10-day layoff to play their first game since defeating Gibson County on Dec.16. On Tuesday against the Rebels, Dyersburg improved its record after overcoming a shaky second quarter, advancing to Wednesday's semifinal round with a 64-58 win in a game that took a strong second-half performance from the Trojans to secure the victory...
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