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Obituaries for August 9, 2012
(Obituary ~ 08/09/12)
Evelyn Justine Jordan, 66, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was a retired lab technician with the Women's Clinic and a member of First United Methodist Church in Dyersburg, where she was the former President of United Methodist Women, founder of Prayer Quilt Ministry, leader of Campbell Soup Label Project, former Kindergarten Teacher, was in charge of mailing weekly newsletters, member of Hand Bell Choir, former director of Vacation Bible School and was founding member and current Treasurer of Jubilate DEO Sunday School Class. ...
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DCHS cadets demonstrate community spirit after storm
(Local News ~ 08/09/12)
Early on Aug. 3, residents of Newbern were awakened by a significant thunderstorm, which blew down power lines, broke tree limbs and forced Dyer County High School to close early due to a power outage at the school. However, the JROTC Cadets of DCHS saw the opportunity to spring into action and to assist in the cleanup of Northview Middle School...
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Children dream big in McIver's Grant Library summer reading program
(Local News ~ 08/09/12)
In the summer of 2012, McIver's Grant Public Library encouraged area children to dream big. And dreams came true for library officials, as well, with over 100 children earning certificates for reading at least 10 books during summer break. "Dream Big: Read" was the statewide theme for summer reading programs across Tennessee...
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Dyer County School Board tours Newbern Elementary
(Local News ~ 08/09/12)
Dyer County School Board members were treated to a field trip on Tuesday, Aug. 7. The school board held its regular August meeting at the newly completed Newbern Elementary School, where Principal Betty Jackson and NES teachers welcomed school board representatives with tours of the school and cookies fresh from the oven in the cafeteria...
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Port work stays on schedule, ribbon cutting planned
(Local News ~ 08/09/12)
The Northwest Tennessee Regional Port Authority held a brief meeting at the Lannom Center in front of a small audience on Wednesday morning. As the Port of Cates Landing nears completion, the board is now addressing the finishing touches, awarding the next-to-last bid for water and sewer services. ...
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At the Shelter
(Features ~ 08/09/12)
Friends, humans are not the only ones damaged living in meth houses. Animals in meth households suffer, also. Animal control is called when animals are found in meth raids and after we decontaminate the pets at the shelter, they are quarantined until court disposition. ...
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