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Obituaries for April 25, 2014
(Obituary ~ 04/25/14)
Veton McGuire age 92 of Dyersburg passed away on Wednesday at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center after a short illness. Mrs. McGuire was born April 20, 1922 to the late James and Nora Henley Stallings. She worked for many years at HECO Mfg. in Dyersburg and retired from Revco Drug Store. She was a dedicated member of The Church of Jesus Christ...
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Jim Horner announces candidacy for Dyer County mayor
(Local News ~ 04/25/14)
Jim Horner, attorney, assistant district attorney general and county commissioner announced his candidacy for Dyer County mayor. Jim is married to Jewell Horner, Dyersburg alderwoman, and father of two sons with two grandchildren. They attend Hillcrest Baptist Church and are Sunday school teachers...
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William (Billy) Goff running for position of constable District I
(Local News ~ 04/25/14)
Today I would like to announce my candidacy in District I for constable to all of my family, friends and community. Having lived and worked in Dyer County, Tennessee my entire life, I know most of the people of District I and believe I have the knowledge and experience to lead the constable post to it highest accountability for all of Dyer County and the state of Tennessee...
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County schools to host pre-K registration May 2
(Local News ~ 04/25/14)
Dyer County Schools will hold registration for children entering its pre-K programs from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., on Friday, May 2. Registration will take place at the Dyer County Schools Central Office, located at 159 Everett Ave., in Dyersburg. Applications will be available on the day of registration...
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DMS student places fifth at state geography bee
(Local News ~ 04/25/14)
Last year Dyersburg Middle School eighth-grader Logan Miller received third-place honors at the annual Tennessee Geography Bee just missing out on an opportunity to advance to the National Geography Bee. Hoping to earn a place at the national tournament, Miller returned this year, prepared more than ever. ...
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Courtland Square demolition marks new beginning for Southtown
(Local News ~ 04/25/14)
Courtland Square has been a mainstay in Dyersburg's Southtown for over 60 years. However, the historic floods in 2010 drastically changed the physical outlook of the one-time hotel and forever impacted its future as the buildings were condemned and deemed uninhabitable after they sat in several feet of water for days. ...
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Missouri and Coast Guard officials search for man who jumped into Miss. River
(Local News ~ 04/25/14)
Missouri and U.S. Coast Guard officials are conducting an investigation and search of a person that jumped off of the Caruthersville Bridge (I-155) and into the Mississippi River on Thursday. The Pemiscot County (Mo.) Sheriff's Department is leading the search and would only confirm a person did jump off of the bridge on Thursday, but would not provide any details.
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