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Obituaries for January 18, 2012
(Obituary ~ 01/18/12)
Pat Hickerson, age 90, of Newbern, TN, died Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at The Highlands of Dyersburg, Tennessee. Funeral services for Mrs. Hickerson will be 11:00 AM Thursday at in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. James Combs. Internment will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, Tennessee. The family will receive visitors Wednesday from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home...
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Northwest Tenn. Disaster Service seeks volunteers
(Local News ~ 01/18/12)
Northwest Tennessee Disaster Services recently announced statistics on family assistance for the 2011 calendar year, with representatives of the organization wishing to thank their many supporters from the Dyersburg community. "We are excited to start a new relationship with our local Ham Radio operators," said Rob Adcock in a recent press release. "We hope to form a stronger partnership with local resources to excel disaster response."...
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Historic church demolished after succumbing to elements
(Local News ~ 01/18/12)
A piece of Dyer County history is gone forever after last year's spring storms caused irreparable damage to one of the county's oldest rural churches. The historic New Bethlehem Cumberland Presbyterian Church in the Bethlehem Community outside of Newbern was recently demolished after the remaining members decided the church was too far damaged to remain standing...
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City discusses community forums
(Local News ~ 01/18/12)
The city of Dyersburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen conducted a brief meeting on Tuesday evening to set notices for public hearings, approve a beer permit and the attorney invoice. The notice of public hearing is for the rezoning of two properties. The Heathcott property on Upper Finley Road was approved by the city planning commission to be rezoned from R1-A to R2 and must be approved by the board before taking effect. ...
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Suspect arrested in charity jar theft case
(Local News ~ 01/18/12)
The old adage that "crime doesn't pay" rang true on Tuesday as Dyersburg Police arrested the female suspect who was caught on video stealing a donation jar meant to go to cancer treatment and research. Marissa Perry, 20, 527 Poplar St., Dyersburg, was arrested on Tuesday morning and charged with theft under $500...
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No.5 Dyersburg too much down the stretch for Westview 68-42
(High School Sports ~ 01/18/12)
With the District 13AA tournament less than a month way, every win or loss during the rest of the regular season could have major implications down the stretch. On Tuesday night in Martin, one Dyersburg squad had a stellar outing and solidified its standing, while the other struggled and reamains in the middle of the pack...
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