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Obituaries for January 30, 2014
(Obituary ~ 01/30/14)
George Marshall Moody, 77 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Monday, January 27, 2014, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, June 10, 1936 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Webb Moody and the late Ollie Pope Moody. Mr. Moody was a retired employee of Colonial Rubber Works...
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Rust College A'Cappella Choir to perform this Saturday
(Local News ~ 01/30/14)
The Rust College A'Cappella Choir will be in concert this Saturday, Feb. 1, at 6:30 p.m. at Dyersburg First United Methodist Church, 100 McGaughey St., in downtown Dyersburg. This choir features a repertoire of classical, semi-classical, spirituals, opera, contemporary and traditional gospel music. ...
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Fitness Tip: Tempo lunge with hammer curl
(Local News ~ 01/30/14)
Target area: front of arms, buttocks and legs. 1. Stand holding weights by hips with palms facing in. 2. Step back with right foot and lower into a lunge, keeping the left knee over the ankle and the right heel lifted. 3. Pulse hips down and up three times...
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UT Extension announces upcoming classes
(Local News ~ 01/30/14)
The University of Tennessee Extension office has announced upcoming classes ranging from exercise to home organization. Residents may spend this spring enriching their lives through a variety of workshops, classes and programs. Sue Nooner leads crafters in creating their own snuggly tie blankets from polar fleece fabrics. ...
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Health council offers healthy start with new initiatives for 2014
(Local News ~ 01/30/14)
Members of the Dyer County Health Council resolved to start 2014 off right at the first meeting of the new year. Those attending the meeting at the Professional Development Center at 9:30 a.m., on Wednesday, Jan. 22 discussed an upcoming health fair, a new contract for tobacco education, the county's 10th annual Walk Across Tennessee initiative and much more...
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Local author to be featured at library
(Local News ~ 01/30/14)
McIver's Grant Public Library will host local educator and published children's book author Linda Woods for two events on Tuesday, Feb. 4. The retired educator will first share her children's book "The Mystery of the Missing Season" with children attending the library's Story Time Tuesday. The event will take place in the Kid's Zone at 11:15 a.m...
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Election commission considers storm shelter for early-voting location
(Local News ~ 01/30/14)
In preparation for the upcoming elections this year, the Dyer County Election Commission is looking into possibly holding early voting at the soon-to-be-completed storm shelter at Dyersburg High School. The commission met on Wednesday afternoon to discuss the possibility of the shelter being a viable location for early voting after being told they could not occupy the previous spot in the Dyersburg Mall. ...
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At the Shelter
(Features ~ 01/30/14)
Friends, let's revisit some cold-weather tips. Remember, if it is cold to you when you go outside, it is also cold to your pets. Have a heart -- bring your pets indoors! 1. Antifreeze, even in tiny qualities, can be fatal. Better yet use antifreeze made with propylene glycol rather than ethylene glycol...
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