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Obituaries for March 1, 2012
(Obituary ~ 03/01/12)
Patricia Stevens Pendergrast Brown, 84, of Kingsport passed away on Tuesday evening, February 28, 2012 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a long illness. She was born and raised in Dyersburg, TN, was a former resident of Newbern, Greeneville, Johnson City and had lived in Kingsport for the past 10 years. ...
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At the Shelter
(Features ~ 03/01/12)
Almost every community has a humane society, usually called an animal shelter, full of good-natured dogs who need homes. Adopting a dog should not be taken lightly since this is a commitment that will stretch over many years. Preparing yourself for the adoption process will ensure you bring home the best companion for your home, your lifestyle and your family...
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Growing and caring for indoor plants (Part 1)
(Local News ~ 03/01/12)
We are at that midpoint between fall, when we put our gardens to bed, and spring when we start again to dream of the beautiful flowers and lush foliage of our summer gardens. We have the promise of spring, then the threat of snow, and the ground is hard and cold. ...
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Dyersburg Primary School hosts 'Reading Rocks!'
(Local News ~ 03/01/12)
On Feb. 7, Dyersburg Primary School hosted "Reading Rocks!", a creative take on the traditional family literacy night. The free event offered the opportunity to come and learn from over 40 staff members from DPS. The event also offered refreshments courtesy of First Citizens National Bank and Burks Beverages...
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Reading Run to benefit Newbern Library
(Local News ~ 03/01/12)
Hey kids, looking for something fun to do in Newbern? On Saturday, March 31, children, ages 15 and under are invited to participate in Newbern Friends of the Library's Reading Run. The Friends of the Library is a group of volunteers that meet once a month to advocate for their library, raise much needed funds, and sponsor programs and special events for adults and children...
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Driving simulator at DSCC today
(Local News ~ 03/01/12)
What can happen when you text and drive or drink and drive? You can find out firsthand without risk to life and limb in the Driving Simulator. The simulator will be at the Learning Resource Center on the Dyersburg campus of Dyersburg State Community College on Thursday, March 1 and is open to the public...
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Healthy Woman event focuses on link between heart health, sleep
(Local News ~ 03/01/12)
How do you trim your waistline, lower your blood pressure, raise your energy level and maintain a healthy heart? The answer may surprise you. Sleep. While most health initiatives focus on ways to keep you moving, Dr. Fady Geha reminded Healthy Women members attending the program's first event of 2012 just how important a good night's sleep is for cardiovascular health...
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Deadline to Apply for SBA Working Capital Disaster Loans in Tennessee is March 29
(Local News ~ 03/01/12)
ATLANTA - The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses that March 29 is the filing deadline for federal economic injury disaster loans available in Crockett, Dyer, Haywood, Lauderdale and Tipton counties in Tennessee and Mississippi County in Arkansas. The SBA declared a disaster because of the severe storms with excessive rain and flooding that began on April 15, 2011...
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City announces Ready Dyersburg 2012 initiative
(Local News ~ 03/01/12)
Dyersburg Mayor John Holden announced a new yearlong community education effort that will focus on local government, businesses, public safety and the community's emergency-preparedness capability. This initiative is called Ready Dyersburg 2012. Holden stated that the Dyersburg Emergency Operations Center and Dyersburg Fire Department will partner with local EMA and TEMA, to meet the goals of the campaign...
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