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Discovery Park eclipses 100,000-visitor mark
(Local News ~ 04/05/14)
UNION CITY - Discovery Park of America in Union City opened on Nov. 1, 2013, and hosted guest number 100,000 on Friday, April 4. "We've been watching the numbers, and we knew we would hit 100,000 on Friday morning," CEO Jim Rippy said. "We were delighted that it happened to be the Tucker family from Memphis."...
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USDA commodities to be distributed this month
(Local News ~ 04/05/14)
The Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council will distribute USDA commodities in two locations in Dyer County in April. In Newbern, the distribution will take place at the Dyer County Rescue Squad, 718 Sharps Ferry Road, on Thursday, April 10, from 8 -- 11 a.m...
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First Christian Church hosting 'The Invitation' on Friday
(Local News ~ 04/05/14)
First Christian Church located at 1200 Community Park Road will be hosting 'The Invitation' a dramatic presentation depicting the Last Supper and mirroring Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting. The event will be held on Friday, April 11 at 7 p.m. Seating is limited. For more information or to reserve tickets please call the church office at (731) 285-7552. Reserved tickets can be picked up at FCC ahead of the event or at the door the day of the event.
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A-OK Week planned for county schools
(Local News ~ 04/05/14)
Coordinated School Health leaders in the Dyer County School System are planning an "A-OK" week for area students Monday, April 7 through Friday, April 11. Activities in the system's inaugural Acts of Kindness Week will focus on the needs of others and encourage students to be true to themselves...
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Port Authority to welcome Tennessee ag commissioner
(Local News ~ 04/05/14)
The Northwest Tennessee Regional Port Authority will welcome the Tennessee commissioner of agriculture at the board's regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 9 at 9 a.m. in the port office located at 4480 Cateslanding Road in Tiptonville. Other items on the agenda include:...
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Pamela Coleman Jones to deliver keynote address at CRD Banquet
(Local News ~ 04/05/14)
Community Resource Development will celebrate its 40th annual CRD Awards and Scholarships Banquet next weekend. A beloved tradition in the Dyer County community, the event will take place in the Dyersburg Middle School cafeteria at 6 p.m., on Saturday, April 12...
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Election commission OKs list of candidates for Aug. elections
(Local News ~ 04/05/14)
The Dyer County Election Commission has approved the qualifying petitions of candidates for the upcoming August elections and now the campaigning can begin. The commission convened shortly after the noon deadline on Thursday for candidates to have their petitions turned in. ...
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Police arrest man, searching for two more in assault case
(Local News ~ 04/05/14)
Dyersburg Police arrested one man and are searching for two others after they reportedly beat up a man, sending him to the hospital. Christopher Lee, 22, 815 Cherry St., Dyersburg, Tenn., was charged with one count of aggravated assault. According to Dyersburg Police, on Tuesday, April 1, around 12:29 p.m., Lee and at least two other individuals went to the residence at 1505 Countryman St. ...
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