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At the Shelter
(Features ~ 04/19/12)
Friends, we desperately need gently used trophies of any kind. We refurbish with a dog motif and give as awards in the Bark in the Park Dog Show which will be held Saturday, May 12. Please drop them by the shelter office at 1120 E. Court St. between 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Friday or 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday. Closed to the public on Sunday...
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Kendall selected to lead Choctaws
(High School Sports ~ 04/19/12)
When former head coach Adam Renshaw informed DCHS officials on March 26 of his decision to step down as head coach of the Choctaw football program, a search for his replacement began immediately. Though many coaches -- both outside the school as well as the state -- showed an interest in becoming the next head coach at DC, in the end school officials never left the building...
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Obituaries for April 19, 2012
(Obituary ~ 04/19/12)
David "Potts" Sawyer, 57 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Monday, April 16, 2012, at his residence in Newbern. Born Thursday, July 29, 1954, he was the son of the late James Morris Sawyer and the late Mary Lucille Canada Sawyer. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. ...
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Piggy Bank Pageant teaches importance of saving
(Local News ~ 04/19/12)
With family money tight, it may be more challenging than ever to teach children to save. Area members of the Tennessee Saves Coalition were ready to take on the challenge with the help of area schools and 4H members as they hosted the fourth annual Piggy Bank Pageant...
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Cherry trees add beauty to Trimble
(Local News ~ 04/19/12)
The Trimble Lions Club and Trimble Women's Club cooperated in a project guaranteed to add beauty to public areas and lawns in and around Trimble. Early Saturday morning, March 31, members of both organizations gathered to plant the 38 Yoshino cherry trees purchased by residents and the two clubs...
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DHS DECA students win at state competition
(Local News ~ 04/19/12)
DHS DECA recently competed at the state competition held in Nashville, Tenn. at the Opryland Hotel from March 15-17, 2012. DECA is an international student organization for high school marketing students. In order to qualify for DECA State Competition, students competed and won at the Regional DECA Competition which was held at Union University in January based on student testing, comprised of a 100-question Marketing/Economics test, and role plays which were based on individual/team business categories.. ...
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Dyer County Academic Banquet spotlights student achievements
(Local News ~ 04/19/12)
The top students of Dyer County High School were recognized for their pursuit of academic excellence at the 2012 Academic Banquet last week. DCHS Principal Peggy Dodds and her staff acknowledged those students scoring a 28 or above on their ACT and were given awards as were classmen with 4.0 grade-point averages and the Top 10 percent of each class. ...
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Two Dyer County health professionals disciplined by state
(Local News ~ 04/19/12)
Two Dyer County health care providers have been disciplined by the state, according to the Tennessee Department of Health's April Disciplinary Action Report released on Friday, April 13. The monthly report states that Rebecca Claire Whitnel received disciplinary action from the Board of Massage Licensure and Chanda Garner was disciplined by the Board of Nursing. The licenses of both Whitnel and Garner were suspended...
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Feed the Need asking for volunteers Friday
(Local News ~ 04/19/12)
Winter is over and the days are getting longer and warmer, which is the perfect time to volunteer at the Feed the Need food distribution this Friday. Some Dyer County residents need a little extra food to help get them through the month. Luckily, Feed the Need is able to provide them with free nutritious food, which is enough for them to take back and share with their family...
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