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Fitness Tip: Cheerleader
(Local News ~ 11/07/13)
Target area: back, chest, triceps, biceps. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand, arms by sides. Punch arms diagonally forward, crisscrossing left arm above right arm, palms down. Pull weights back, bending elbows out to sides and rotating forearms to form a wide W, then extend arms diagonally overhead, palms forward (arms form a V). Lower arms back to W position, then reverse motion back to crisscross punch, this time with right arm above left arm...
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Young Trojans tromp to school
(Local News ~ 11/07/13)
Recently, the students of Dyersburg Intermediate School celebrated the Tennessee Department of Health "Child Health Week" and the Tennessee Depart-ment of Transportation "International Walk to School Day" by hiking to school. This year's theme is "A Healthy Tennessee Begins with Me."...
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Going green at a Christmas tree farm
(Local News ~ 11/07/13)
The trees we live among are special and more than just beautiful. They do much work and provide many concrete benefits for us. It is evident how very important trees are to our environment and ecosystems. Trees furnish two of life's essentials, food and oxygen, as well as shelter, medicine, and tools. ...
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Three Oaks Middle School recycling program earns $1,000, statewide recognition
(Local News ~ 11/07/13)
Students at Three Oaks Middle School in Dyersburg were rewarded for their environmental efforts through the Good Sports Always Recycle program. The school earned $1,000 for having one of the top 10 school recycling programs in the state of Tennessee, with TOMS Principal Laura Brimm and TOMS educator Terrye Palmer were recognized during an on-field presentation at the University of Tennessee vs. South Carolina football game...
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Positive behavior programs lead to healthier DPS students
(Local News ~ 11/07/13)
Dyersburg Primary School is setting a standard for other schools to follow, as it enters its eighth year under the School-Wide Positive Behavior Support (SWPBS) program, which encourages students to make good decisions and take ownership of their actions. ...
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Dyer County FFA to host barnwarming this Saturday
(Local News ~ 11/07/13)
The Dyer County FFA chapter will host a barnwarming at the Dyer County High School livestock facility in Newbern on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 4:30-9 p.m. Drop off your prize-winning crock-pot of chili to enter in the chili contest and it will also be part of the supper for the evening...
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City school board discusses relocation of central office and Learning Center
(Local News ~ 11/07/13)
Dyersburg City Schools' central office finally has a new space, paving the way for the Learning Center to relocate to the current offices, which originally served as a classroom. Director of Schools Neel Durbin made the announcement at the city school board meeting on Monday evening. ...
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DPD investigating armed robbery of Dollar General
(Local News ~ 11/07/13)
Dyersburg Police are searching for two suspects who robbed the Dollar General store on Forrest Street on Tuesday evening while armed with handguns. According to Dyersburg Asst. Police Chief Steve Isbell, officers responded to the Dollar General, 1120 Forrest St., in reference to a robbery on Tuesday at approximately 7:57 p.m. ...
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Obituaries for November 7, 2013
(Obituary ~ 11/07/13)
Brenda Jane Atkins, age 65 of Humboldt, formerly of Dyersburg passed away Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013 at Humboldt General Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Dyersburg Funeral Home. --- Baby Makial Junior of Dyersburg died Tuesday, Nov. 5, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital...
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At the Shelter
(Features ~ 11/07/13)
Many people believe that because their pets have a coat of fur they are able to withstand the cold better than humans. This is not the case. Like us, animals are accustomed to the warmth of indoor shelter and cold weather can be as hard on them as it is on people. Forcing animals to be outside during harsh weather can lead to serious illness...
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