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A new beginning: House demolition first step in Sylvester's story
(Local News ~ 04/03/12)
Sylvester Simpson and Matthew 25:40 Executive Director Amy McDonald recently met with city officials concerning the fate of Sylvester's home in the Bruce Community. What to do with the house Sylvester has called home since childhood has been in question for some time. ...
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Obituaries for April 3, 2012
(Obituary ~ 04/03/12)
Jo Evelyn (Burkeen) Glasgow, 89, of Union City died at her home April 1, 2012. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in the old sanctuary of Union City First Baptist Church, with Dr. Cecil Sewell officiating. Burial will follow in East View Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday...
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IPAWS wireless alerts premiere in Tennessee this month
(Local News ~ 04/03/12)
On June 26, 2006 President George W. Bush signed Executive Order 13407, which states that it is the policy of the United States to have an effective, reliable, integrated, flexible, and comprehensive system to alert and warn the American people ... and to ensure under all conditions the president can communicate with the American people. ...
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City agrees to lawsuit settlement with DPD officer
(Local News ~ 04/03/12)
The city of Dyersburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen authorized a lawsuit settlement to Officer Russell Burrow of the Dyersburg Police Department during its regular meeting on Monday evening. The settlement in the amount of $30,000 was unanimously approved on a motion by Alderman Bart Williams and a second by Alderman Bob Kirk...
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11 arrested on federal drug charges
(Local News ~ 04/03/12)
A multi-agency roundup on Monday morning resulted in the arrest of 11 suspects on federal drug charges. In the pre-dawn hours, nearly early 100 federal, state and local law enforcement officials gathered together before executing the arrest warrants for the suspects...
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Trojans wrangle Mustangs
(High School Sports ~ 04/03/12)
The Dyersburg soccer Trojans held off the Madison Mustangs for a 1-0 win at the DMS Soccer Complex on Monday. Hunter Glover made a relentless run to goal in the 11th minute of the match that he placed in the side netting for the only score. The Trojans would rack up 21 shots on goal and the Mustang goalkeeper, Charlie Edwards would rack up 12 saves to keep the match in reach. ...
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Dyersburg scores run early, hangs on to avenge early-season loss to TCA
(High School Sports ~ 04/03/12)
Playing in a weekend tournament two weeks ago, Dyersburg led TCA 5-1 entering the final inning only to watch the lead slowly slip away. The end result was a tough, 6-5 loss. On Monday at DHS, the Lady Trojans made the most of their opportunity to avenge the defeat...
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Multi-state fishing and spring turkeys
(High School Sports ~ 04/03/12)
Let me start by apologizing to the readers in Tennessee. Just like a big tom easing through the woods behind you, turkey season snuck up on me! There's too much reporting for my usual low-blows at the weatherperson, so let's get to it. My personal report began Saturday morning at dawn at Rockwood Point boat ramp, on Wappapello Lake. ...
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Choctaws rally to edge Indians 4-3 in district opener
(High School Sports ~ 04/03/12)
Trailing North Side 3-0 in the third inning of its district opener, Dyer County head coach Preston Ozment implored his squad to 'go to work'. Slowly but surely the Choctaws began to heed Ozment's words of encouragement. The result was a hard-fought, 4-3 win over the Indians. DC's Tucker Cozort sealed the comeback victory in the bottom half of the seventh, scoring from third after teammate Andrew Massie lined out to right-center with one out...
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