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Obituaries for April 26, 2012
(Obituary ~ 04/26/12)
John "Dan" Clegg, age 72 ,of Smyrna died April 24, 2012. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Lucille Clegg. Survived by his wife of 51 years, Justine Clegg; son, Chris (Kathryn) Clegg; daughter, Dana Clegg; grandson, Daniel Clegg; brother, James "Jim" (Sharon) Clegg...
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Hydrangea events blooming with knowledge; symposium registration deadline set May 4
(Local News ~ 04/26/12)
Hydrangeas are blossoming in gardens this spring and will be the highlight of three activities this summer. A hydrangea symposium is planned June 1-2 in Jackson. A tour of hydrangea gardens is scheduled June 9 in Memphis. And, hydrangeas will be featured July 12 during Summer Celebration in Jackson...
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DCHS students perform well at DSCC TMTA Math Competition
(Local News ~ 04/26/12)
Administrators at Dyer County High School were thrilled with the success of DCHS students who participated in the TMTA Math Competition held Tuesday, April 17, at Dyersburg State Community College. The TMTA is a statewide high school mathematics contest. Various testing sites are set across Tennessee, with local students competing at DSCC. There are six tested areas in the contest: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Statistics, Advanced Topics and Calculus...
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DSCC announces winners in annual mathematics competition
(Local News ~ 04/26/12)
On April 17, 274 students from eight area high schools arrived with calculators in hand and pencils sharpened. Each was selected by his or her mathematics instructor to participate in the annual Mathematics Competition hosted by Dyersburg State Community College...
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Newbern PD to participate in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
(Local News ~ 04/26/12)
Prescription medication abuse is the fastest-growing segment of illegal drug use in the country. Part of the problem of the abuse is caused by unused and expired medications lying around the house. That is why the Newbern Police Department is participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day this Saturday, April 28, at Food-Rite in Newbern from 10 a.m.-2 p.m...
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Navy SEAL's parents carry on son's legacy
(Local News ~ 04/26/12)
On Aug. 6, 2011, 30 American service members, a civilian interpreter and seven Afghan commandos lost their lives when their CH-47 Chinook crashed in eastern Afghanistan. The helicopter and its occupants were en route to execute a capture plan of one of the top Taliban leaders who had been taking heavy fire from U.S. ...
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Dyersburg man arrested for Halls shooting
(Local News ~ 04/26/12)
The TBI has arrested a Dyersburg man and agents are searching for another after a shooting incident that occurred on April 7 in Halls, Tenn. in which two people were shot. According to TBI spokesperson Kristen Helm, the shooting happened after a party at the community center in Halls, which occurred after the Halls High School prom...
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At the Shelter
(Features ~ 04/26/12)
Friends, we are busy making plans for the upcoming 5K Rover Run, Bark in the Park, and the 30th Anniversary Celebration.
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