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Obituaries for January 20, 2012
(Obituary ~ 01/20/12)
Bobby Joe Binkley, 80, of Wardell, Mo., formerly of Ripley, Tenn., died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012. Graveside services were held Thursday in Enon Cemetery near Halls. Halls Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. --- Roy Bledsoe, 61, of Kennett, Mo., formerly of Dyersburg, died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012 at NHC Healthcare in Kennett, Mo...
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Local author to host book signing Jan. 28
(Local News ~ 01/20/12)
Tiffany Hayes of Dyersburg has learned firsthand of the saving power of God's grace. Once trapped in a lifestyle of repeated abuse, drug addiction and life on the streets, Hayes understands the hopelessness of knowing no way out, of feeling forgotten by God and not worthy of redemption. Her autobiography, "How I Got Over", extends a helping hand to people facing a life much like the one she found herself fleeing nearly a decade ago...
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Relay for Life kicks off 2012 campaign Tuesday
(Local News ~ 01/20/12)
Dyer County Relay for Life will kick off its 2012 campaign in the Student Center on the campus of Dyersburg State Community College at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, Jan. 24. The theme of this year's event is "Hope, Love and Relay". "We are really excited about the kickoff and want to encourage anyone interested in Relay for Life to come out Tuesday and help us kick off this event," said Dyer County Relay for Life Community Promotions Chair Rachel Cartwright. ...
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10 pounds of suspected marijuana found in couple's home
(Local News ~ 01/20/12)
The Dyersburg Police Department's Street Crimes Unit arrested a husband and wife during the execution of a search warrant in which over 10 pounds of suspected marijuana, over $5,000 in cash, and an automobile were seized. Kenneth Davis, 35, and Sharonda Davis, 30, 915 Moody Drive, were taken into custody at their residence and charged with possession of marijuana with intent to sell...
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Shooting range decision appealed to higher court
(Local News ~ 01/20/12)
The fight to stop the Northwest Shooting Sports Association from building a rifle range out in the Viar Community pushes forward as plaintiffs recently filed an appeal in the case. Association President Robin Rockett reported during last week's association board meeting that the plaintiffs, Kirk and Mary Kruger and Diane Benson, had filed an appeal on Friday, Jan. ...
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3 arrested on federal drug trafficking charges
(Local News ~ 01/20/12)
A multi-agency operation targeting alleged drug traffickers netted several Dyer County suspects on federal drug charges this week. Officials could not give certain details about the operation, but stated their investigation into reported drug trafficking has been going on for a number of months and involves agents with the FBI's West Tennessee Violent Crimes Task Force (WTVCTF), FBI, ATF, U.S. ...
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At the Shelter
(Features ~ 01/20/12)
When you foster, you agree to take a homeless dog into your home and give him or her love, care and attention, either for a predetermined period of time or until the dog is adopted.
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Alumni game to benefit McNeil family set for Saturday at DHS
(Local News ~ 01/20/12)
On Saturday at DHS beginning at 5 p.m., former players for both DHS and DCHS will take the court to participate in an alumni basketball game where all proceeds raised will go to directly to the family of the late Delmer McNeil. While the thought of seeing past players once again take the court has had local sports fans talking for weeks since Saturday's date was set months ago, the game itself pails in comparison to the cause...
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