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Obituaries for January 6, 2012
(Obituary ~ 01/06/12)
Barnell "Bub" Bell, 81 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, January 4, 2012, at Oakwood Community Living Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, November 9, 1930, he was the son of the late Cletus Montgomery "Red" Bell and the late Willie Alford Bell...
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Singer releases tribute songs to Godfather of Soul
(Local News ~ 01/06/12)
Tom Sanders of Ripley has recently taken advantage of an opportunity to pay tribute to one of his favorite performers, the Godfather of Soul. And with two original songs honoring the legendary James Brown, Sanders hopes to both bring honor to the singer who shaped his sound as a musician and embark on his own road to success...
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Duckett featured at 27th annual MLK Luncheon
(Local News ~ 01/06/12)
The 27th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon, hosted by Dyersburg State Community College and the Dyersburg/Dyer County Chamber of Commerce, will take place in DSCC's E.H. Lannom Jr. Gymnasium at noon on Friday, Jan. 13. Greg Duckett of Memphis will be serve as the luncheon's featured speaker. Senior Vice President and Corporate Counsel with Baptist Memorial Health Care System, Duckett also serves as a member of the Tennessee State Election Commission...
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Sanderson: Legislature to focus on economy, jobs and efficiency
(Local News ~ 01/06/12)
Now that Dyer County has been unified at the state level, Rep. Bill Sanderson is looking to work harder than ever to make life better for everyone he represents. "We continue the process of overhauling how our state government operates, so tax dollars are saved and utilized more efficiently," said Sanderson...
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City School Board to meet Monday
(Local News ~ 01/06/12)
The Dyersburg City School Board will meet on Monday, Jan. 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the Professional Development Center on College Street. Items on the agenda include:...
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Commissioners to discuss property assessor vacancy
(Local News ~ 01/06/12)
The Dyer County Commissioners will hold their regular meeting on Monday, Jan. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Circuit Courtroom of the Dyer County Courthouse. The top item on the agenda in the appointment of a new property assessor after the retirement of Janie Gregson last month...
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Bivens: Synthetic drugs, prescription drug abuse top concerns
(Local News ~ 01/06/12)
As the second session of Tennessee's 107th General Assembly prepares to convene on Jan. 10, Dyer County's district attorney general is hoping legislators will listen to Tennessee's district attorneys and pass new legislation to make Tennessee a safer place...
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Suspect apprehended with aid of sheriff's dept. K-9 unit
(Local News ~ 01/06/12)
The Dyer County Sheriff's K-9 unit was used on Thursday to apprehend a suspect wanted in Haywood County on felony burglary warrants. Ricky Lumley, 31, 8430 Highway 210, Tigrett, Tenn., was taken into custody by sheriff's deputies after Sgt. Danny Petrie and his K-9, Joker, were able to track him down...
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Former Dyersburg standout Don Mann selected for Murray State Hall of Fame
(High School Sports ~ 01/06/12)
After a stellar high school career at DHS that resulted in a state tournament appearance by the Trojans in 1984, former Dyersburg basketball standout Don Mann took his talents to the next level at Murray State University in 1985. Proving that he indeed belonged at a higher level, Mann enjoyed an incredible, highlight-filled four-year stint at Murray State before ending his career with the Racers in 1989. ...
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