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Obituaries for August 31, 2012
(Obituary ~ 08/31/12)
May Elna "Sister" Cobb, 85, of Soddy Daisy, TN formerly of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at Soddy Daisy Healthcare. She was a retired telephone operator for Bell South, member of North Cleveland Baptist Church in Cleveland, TN, former member of Second Baptist Church in Dyersburg, member of Eastern Star, professional basketball player for Dr. Pepper Team, loved to watch sports of all kinds and attended Dyersburg High School...
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Kitten takes a ride under car hood
(Local News ~ 08/31/12)
This little kitten took an unexpected ride in the engine compartment of a vehicle from Milltown to the State Gazette on Wednesday. The occupants of the vehicle parked their car at the State Gazette and were told by someone their car sounded like a cat was inside. They were surprised when they opened the hood to find a kitten. Although somewhat scared and thirsty it appeared uninjured. The couple said they didn't have any cats, but suspected it came from the house next door and they took it back to be with its family.
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Sheriff's dept. to hold 2 neighborhood watch meetings next month
(Local News ~ 08/31/12)
The Dyer County Sheriff's Department has scheduled two upcoming neighborhood watch meetings for next month. The first will be held at the Junction Church of God in Big Boy Junction on Monday, Sept. 10, at 6:30 p.m. The next one will be the following day at New Bethel Baptist Church, 1100 McGuire Road, in Dyersburg on Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m...
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Massive Red Cross response to Isaac under way; public's help needed
(Local News ~ 08/31/12)
MEMPHIS -- The American Red Cross has a massive relief response underway along the Gulf Coast where Isaac's strong winds and relentless rain are continuing to leave flooded homes and thousands of evacuees in its wake. Overnight more than 4,700 people stayed in as many as 80 Red Cross or community shelters in seven states. ...
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TBI arrests 2nd suspect in Paris nightclub shooting
(Local News ~ 08/31/12)
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation yesterday charged a Huntingdon, Tenn. man with first-degree murder for his involvement in last weekend's shooting at a Paris, Tenn. nightclub. The TBI along with the Henry County Sheriff's Office and 24th Judicial District Attorney General's office are investigating...
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Family receives $7.8M settlement in flesh-eating bacteria case
(Local News ~ 08/31/12)
After a 15-day trial a Dyer County Circuit Court jury recently returned a verdict for a judgment of $7.8 million against Dyersburg Regional Medical Center and several other individuals for negligence and failing to provide proper care to a 12-year-old child who reportedly suffered severe brain damage as a result of an improperly treated cut...
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Choctaws look to continue winning ways against Indians
(High School Sports ~ 08/31/12)
After two games, No.10-ranked Dyer County enters tonight's district showdown against visiting North Side riding a two-game winning streak and feeling pretty good about themselves, or are they? Choctaw head coach Barry Kendall said that during the course of practice this week, the coaching staff has really got after the squad to make sure their feet are still planted firmly on the ground, and with good reason...
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Trojans battle before falling to Chargers
(High School Sports ~ 08/31/12)
Facing No.3-ranked Covington in a highly anticipated District 13AA matchup on Thursday at DHS, the Trojans went toe-to-toe with the talented Chargers throughout the first half. Dyersburg even ended a two-quarter defensive battle with the lead thanks to a 31-yard field goal from kicker Evan Walden as time expired to end the first half...
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