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Obituaries for June 6, 2013
(Obituary ~ 06/06/13)
Melvin Eugene Douglas, 83 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, February 11, 1930 in Newbern, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Arthur Lee Douglas and the late Amanda Viola Williams Douglas...
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Fitness Tip: Balanced Core Strengthener
(Local News ~ 06/06/13)
Stand with your feet hip-width apart. Step forward with your left leg and lift your right leg behind you, bending forward slightly as you raise both arms over your head. Hold for 20 seconds then relax for 30 seconds. Keep your hips squared and your arms close to your ears. Lift your back leg up to hip height, or as high as you can...
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Alderman, teacher explores Peru
(Local News ~ 06/06/13)
My first adventure south of the equator began with an unused airline ticket. My son had a credit from Delta Airlines for a trip he had canceled last summer and it was about to expire. "I sure hate to waste that money," my wife said. "Why don't you take him somewhere?"...
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Newbern library kicks off Summer Reading Program
(Local News ~ 06/06/13)
Summer has begun and so has the Summer Reading Program at the Newbern City Library. Nearly 50 children and adults were guests at the Newbern City Library for their annual Kick-Off party for the Summer Reading Program and enjoyed "dinosaur toenails" (Bugles), gummy worms, "rocks" (donut holes), chocolate turtles, and scrumptious cake...
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Annual Blue Suede Shoes barbecue competition this weekend
(Local News ~ 06/06/13)
It's time for the 2013 Blue Suede Shoes 'n' BBQ in downtown Tiptonville. The barbecue competition will be held on Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8 with winners being announced on Saturday in the historic Strand Theatre. Back by popular demand is Magical Mink's from Union City. ...
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Dyersburg Rotary holds annual chicken sale Friday
(Local News ~ 06/06/13)
Dyersburg Rotary is having its annual 'Chicken BBQ' this Friday at Okeena Park on Lake Road in Dyersburg with chicken halves slow-cooked for $6. Rotarians will be grilling all day with sales wrapping up around 6 p.m. All proceeds go to support local charities.
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TTC's name to change on July 1
(Local News ~ 06/06/13)
The Tennessee Technology Centers will officially have a new name come July 1 thanks to a bill that was passed in the state House and Senate, which will change the name of technology centers statewide to Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology (TCAT). ...
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Port Authority to meet at port site on Wednesday
(Local News ~ 06/06/13)
The Northwest Tennessee Regional Port Authority will hold its regular monthly meeting at the new port office located at 4480 Cateslanding Road in Tiptonville on Wednesday, June 12 at 9 a.m. Items on the agenda include: John Lannom, attorney for the port authority, will give a legal update...
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Election commission OKs new voters, budget
(Local News ~ 06/06/13)
Dyer County Election commissioners review new voter registrations during their meeting on Wednesday afternoon at the election commission office in downtown Dyersburg. The commissioners approved 172 new voter registrations. They also approved their 2013-2014 budget, which is $240,675. From left: Jerry Jackson, Chairman Joe Enoch, Administrator Anita Fowlkes, George Mitchell, Secretary Larry Williams, and Kenna Lacy, election commission deputy.
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At the Shelter
(Features ~ 06/06/13)
Our pets are special and deserving. Please visit the shelter if you are considering adopting a fur kid. You will be saving the one you adopt and the one who takes its place.
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