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Obituaries for January 10, 2014
(Obituary ~ 01/10/14)
John West Bowen Sr., died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by HH Hudson Funeral Home.
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Community joins local farmer for longtime appreciation luncheon
(Local News ~ 01/10/14)
The tradition of community is one that is held dear to the hearts of many in Dyer County. This week, that tradition held true as a longstanding get-together of friends and family took place at the farm of Carnell Allen. Carnell has been having a white bean appreciation luncheon at his farm for nearly 20 years. ...
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Dyer County one of two counties to achieve 100 percent accuracy in GIS mapping
(Local News ~ 01/10/14)
Imagine having to take all the addresses in Dyer County and map each address individually using GIS coordinates. It is a daunting task, requiring exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to excellence that not everyone can achieve. However, Dyer County is one of two counties that recently complied with a state mandate, achieving 100 percent accuracy on street centerline address data...
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Rep. Fincher seeking Valentines for heroes
(Local News ~ 01/10/14)
Congressman Stephen Fincher (R-Frog Jump) announced this week he is kicking off his "Operation Valentines" program. From now until Feb. 10, the congressman's district offices will collect valentines for distribution throughout West Tennessee for veterans and those currently serving in the military...
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County planning commission OKs two minor subdivision plats
(Local News ~ 01/10/14)
After a three-month hiatus, the Dyer County Planning Commission convened for its first meeting of 2014 and its first meeting since September 2013. The board had a light first agenda with only two minor subdivision plats for consideration. Community planner Donny Button presented the first subdivision plat request from Bill Parks for two lots on Sharpsferry Road in north Newbern. ...
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County committee OKs new inmate program, jail renovations
(Local News ~ 01/10/14)
Dyer County Sheriff Jeff Box is a man with a plan. After three years as sheriff, where he notes that crime has significantly decreased throughout the county, Box takes aim at repeat offenders with a program that he is calling the Jail Re-Entry Program. ...
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Lowery's named to Towman 500
(Business ~ 01/10/14)
Lowery's Body Shop and Wrecker Service has ranked on the Towman 500, "Most Experienced Towmen in America." Compiled by American Towman Magazine, the towing industry's premier trade publication, the Towman 500 is based on the oldest established towing businesses in America. Lowery's Body Shop and Wrecker Service was established in 1957...
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Choctaw basketball programs honored to be sponsored by Nike
(High School Sports ~ 01/10/14)
Each and every time the Choctaws, as well as Lady Choctaws, take the court to face opponents, looking sharp from head-to-toe is something that has become expected at Dyer County High School. Amazing what effect a swoosh can have on a high school uniform, and after recently signing a multi-year contract with Nike, the respective squads at DCHS will continue to look sharp for years to come...
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Dyersburg State sweeps Jackson State in conference games on 'Pink Out Night'
(High School Sports ~ 01/10/14)
Though the theme of the night was a 'Pink Out' to benefit Relay for Life, when both conference games were over Thursday night at the E.H. Lannom Jr. gymnasium on the campus of Dyersburg State, the respective Jackson State squads were left seeing a lot more red than the color pink...
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