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Obituaries for February 20, 2014
(Obituary ~ 02/20/14)
Graveside services for Jeffrey Taft Chandler, 53, will be held Friday February 21,2014 at 11:00 A.M. at the Dyer County Memorial Gardens with Rev. Kenny Chessor officiating. Mr. Chandler died Wednesday morning in Dyersburg. He was born in Dyer County, TN son of the late James and Vava Taft Chandler and had lived most of his life in the area. He was a self-employed certified HVAC repairman and a Church of God in belief. He was married to the former Terry Townson who preceded him in death...
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Fitness Tip: Russian Twist
(Local News ~ 02/20/14)
Target area: shoulders, abs and obliques. Equipment needed: resistance band. 1. Sit on the floor with legs extended and together. 2. Have the center of band wrapped around soles of feet. 3. Hold one end of band in each hand. 4. Bend knees slightly, keeping heels on floor...
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Newbern board hears audit, hires policeman
(Local News ~ 02/20/14)
Newbern leaders heard the results of an audit, discussed garbage pickup rates and approved the hiring of a police officer at Tuesday evening's board meeting. Kevin Howell of Alexander Thompson and Arnold presented the results of the town of Newbern's audit for the 2012-2013 fiscal year, citing just a few findings that city officials may choose to address in the city's daily functions...
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Car drawing to benefit cancer patient Friday
(Local News ~ 02/20/14)
This month's inclement weather has wreaked havoc on a fundraiser to aid a local cancer patient, but plans are underway to make one local resident the winner of a 2004 Ford Taurus this Friday afternoon. A benefit for Wilda Hays Giles of Dyersburg was planned to take place during Bogota's annual Hee Haw show, an event postponed twice in the past three months by icy weather conditions...
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Emergency officials: Severe Weather Awareness Week is time to prepare
(Local News ~ 02/20/14)
As Dyer County experiences spring-like weather this week, complete with slightly warmer temperatures and the possibility of tornadoes later this evening, emergency officials would like to remind residents that this week is "Severe Weather Awareness Week" and it presents an ideal opportunity to ensure that your family is prepared for severe weather...
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At the Shelter
(Features ~ 02/20/14)
Want your children to be more sensitive, empathetic adults who connect well with others? Make sure they grow up with pets! Dr. Marty Becker says, "Young adults who care for an animal may have stronger social relationships and connection to their communities, says new research."...
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Tornado watch issued for Dyer County
(Local News ~ 02/20/14)
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Dyer County until 9 p.m. this evening as a storm system moves east across the Mid-South and will be impacting most of West Tennessee later this afternoon and into the evening hours. A tornado watch means that conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms that are capable of producing tornadoes. Dyer County also remains under a wind advisory until 9 p.m. tonight...
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Family of slain man issues public plea for information
(Local News ~ 02/20/14)
The family of a Dyersburg man that was shot and killed on Christmas morning is asking for someone to come forward with information to help solve the murder and bring them closure. Thirty-four-year old Quincy Terry, or "Que Mac" as he was known to friends and family, was shot on Wednesday, Dec. ...
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