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Obituaries for October 11, 2012
(Obituary ~ 10/11/12)
Herschel Wallace Wood, 82, of Spring Hill, TN, formerly of the Miston Community, died Sunday, October 7, 2012 at The Arbors at Willow Springs in Spring Hill. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. He is survived by 2 daughters, Pam Wood of Knoxville, Rebecca Jackson and husband Martin of Gardnerville, NV, 1 son John Wood and wife Barbara of Nashville, 1 sister, Oralee Ashcraft of Newbern and 2 grandchildren Brian Jackson and Hayden Wood...
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Container gardens combine variety with easy care in small space
(Local News ~ 10/11/12)
The container-garden hobby is a rapidly growing subculture among garden enthusiasts. Interest has grown enough over the last few years to warrant plant nurseries to supply the demand for container plant varieties. If you walk into most department or economy stores now, Christmas decorations are everywhere! Our thoughts naturally start whirling with all the holidays coming up and homemade gifts need to be at the forefront. ...
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Dyersburg Fire Department: Impacting lives at DPS
(Local News ~ 10/11/12)
Special qualities and characteristics are needed to serve at the Dyersburg Fire Department. A person must have love for others, compassion, and a desire to make the world a better place. It is not easy to earn the title of "hero", especially from a child. ...
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City to address inaccuracies on social media sites
(Local News ~ 10/11/12)
The city of Dyersburg announced last week that it will begin dispelling some of the inaccurate statements on local social media forums. Dyersburg Mayor John Holden says that he recognizes that the younger generation in the community is more focused on social media and while he wants to continue to respect citizens' free speech and opinions, he would like to correct inaccuracies about city operations, programs and policies...
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New director begins work at McIver's Grant Public Library
(Local News ~ 10/11/12)
McIver's Grant Public Library has seen many changes since officials gathered in the lobby of the Lannom Center two years ago to announce the beginning of a capital campaign to create a new library. Now, as construction nears completion on the new structure and an expanded website offers the organization a new look in cyberspace, the library is ready for yet another addition...
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Port Authority receives $90,000 grant
(Local News ~ 10/11/12)
The Northwest Tennessee Regional Port Authority received some good news on Wednesday morning during its monthly meeting. Tennessee Director of USDA Rural Development Bobby Goode was on hand to announce that thanks to the collaborative efforts of the USDA and the Delta Regional Authority, the port authority will be receiving a $90,000 grant...
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At the Shelter
(Features ~ 10/11/12)
Friends, Thursday night someone set fire to our large newspaper container which held newspapers people have donated to line cat cages. Why would someone do such a thing? What satisfaction did they receive destroying our property? The container was near the shelter. ...
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