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Obituaries for September 5, 2013
(Obituary ~ 09/05/13)
Ms. Wilma Lee Everton, 82 was born in Dyersburg, TN. She departed this life on Saturday, August 31, 2013. Ms. Everton was a retiree of Dyersburg State Community College in Dyersburg, TN. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 7 at 1 p.m. at Tabernacle Baptist Church located at 539 East Court St., Dyersburg, the Rev. Matthews, pastor; the Rev. George Turks, pastor, Salter's Chapel AME, officiating; the Rev. Cecil Maddox, eulogizing. Burial will be at Dyersburg Memorial Park...
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Taking the middle road: the end of US 51
(Local News ~ 09/05/13)
Early on a clear and pleasant Sunday morning, I rode my bicycle farther into town to see what was to be seen of Stevens Point, Wis. I found two establishments on the Main Street open at 7 a.m., a restaurant and The Coffee Studio across the street. I ventured into the coffee shop. ...
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Dyer County Fair's Wednesday prize winners
(Local News ~ 09/05/13)
Tina Bennett (center) was the winner of the $500 drawing on Wednesday evening at the Dyer County Fair. From left: Dyer County Fairest of the Fair 2013 Queen Taylor Whittle, Bennett, and Dyer County Fair President Joseph Townson.
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Jr. Pre-Teen Miss Dyer County Fair
(Local News ~ 09/05/13)
Judges of the Jr. Pre-Teen Miss Dyer County Fair beauty pageant had an arduous task in choosing who would be crowned queen in front of a packed audience at the First Citizens National Bank Amphitheater on Wednesday evening. However, after the scorecards were tallied, Maclyn Boals was crowned Jr. Pre-Teen Miss Dyer County Fair. Joining Boals in her court are (from left): Third Maid - Natalie Faith Ward; Queen - Maclyn Boals; First Maid - Madalyn Grace Lucas; and Second Maid - Rylee Baker.
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Pre-Teen Miss Dyer County Fair
(Local News ~ 09/05/13)
A bevy of young beauties competed on Wednesday evening at the Dyer County Fair as they vied for the title of 2013 Pre-Teen Miss Dyer County Fair. Taking home the title was Kate Gibson (second from left). Joining her in her court are (from left): First Maid - Madison Warden; Queen - Kate Gibson; Second Maid - Haley Brooke Blalock; and Third Maid - Caleigh Jo Erwin.
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At the Shelter
(Features ~ 09/05/13)
We need you! If you would like to become a volunteer on your own schedule or foster, please call the shelter office for details. These are other ways you can help:
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Dodds announces run for state Senate
(Local News ~ 09/05/13)
Dr. Brandon Dodds, county commissioner for District B, announced on Wednesday morning that he would be seeking the Republican nomination for the Tennessee Senate's 27th District seat encompassing Dyer, Lake, Lauderdale, Gibson and Madison counties. The seat is currently occupied by Sen. ...
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THP seeks public assistance in search for fatal hit and run in Benton Co.
(Local News ~ 09/05/13)
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is seeking the public's help in locating a vehicle and driver that may be connected to a fatal hit-and-run crash in Benton County. The crash occurred on Interstate 40 westbound at mile marker 128 during the early morning hours on Thursday...
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Bone marrow drives set to honor Hunter 'Bug' Tucker
(Local News ~ 09/05/13)
Hunter "Bug" Tucker has fought cancer for nearly half of his life. The 11-year-old son of John and Michelle Tucker of Bethpage, Tenn. will undergo a bone marrow transplant this month to fight a second relapse in his five-year battle with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia...
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