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Obituaries for May 15, 2014
(Obituary ~ 05/15/14)
Andrew Lee "Andy" Haynes Jr., 67, of Tiptonville passed away on Monday at Jackson Regional Hospital. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. today at First Baptist Church in Tiptonville. Dyersburg Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. --- Marlon Rogers, age 51 of Halls, died Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at Lauderdale Community Hospital in Ripley...
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Fitness Tip: Lunge Twist
(Local News ~ 05/15/14)
Targets: Shoulder, obliques, butt, and legs. Equipment Needed: Towel. Stand holding the ends of a towel with both hands in front of thighs. Keep palms facing in. Step back with left leg and go into a lunge. Bend both knees 90 degrees. Bend forward from the hips to touch towel across right foot...
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Bobby Byars Foundation's Frances Project provides warmth and love to babies, senior citizens
(Local News ~ 05/15/14)
Over the past few months, the Frances Project has provided warmth and encouragement to families of newborns and the elderly. The project was completed in honor of the late Frances Byars, wife of the late Bobby Byars of Dyersburg, Tenn. Frances Byars was a huge supporter of the Bobby Byars Foundation and was passionate about continuing the charitable legacy. Project collaboration included family and friends from across Tennessee, Nebraska, Georgia, and Wisconsin...
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Young cyclists trek to DIS
(Local News ~ 05/15/14)
A number of students from Dyersburg Intermediate School observed National Bike-to-School Day May 7. Students celebrated the occasion by meeting up at the Neighborhood Activity Center for a ride to school. More than 20 student cyclists, escorted by several adults, followed a route along Wheeler Avenue to the school. ...
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2 events slated this weekend at Veterans' Museum
(Local News ~ 05/15/14)
The Veterans' Museum, located on the site of the former Dyersburg Army Air Base (now known as Arnold Field in Halls), will host two events this weekend to support the museum and celebrate a recent museum expansion. The second brunch of the 2014 calendar year will be held at the Veterans' Museum Annex from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 17...
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City School System honors retirees, teachers of the year
(Local News ~ 05/15/14)
Dyersburg City Schools recently paused to recognize local educators who have influenced area children for over 450 years. The city school system's annual Teacher Appreciation Dinner honored 15 educators retiring from Dyersburg City Schools at the end of 2013-2014 academic year. The annual event also recognizes educators named Teacher of the Year for each school within the city system...
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Grim outlook for animal shelter
(Local News ~ 05/15/14)
Dyersburg/Dyer County Humane Society President Dr. Carol Feather, told members of the Dyer County budget Committee Wednesday that the future of the animal shelter is in jeopardy. "I bring you bad tidings because we are in trouble," Feather said as she gave members a copy of the budget. "You'll notice we're running quite a deficit."...
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Feed the Need asking for volunteers this Friday
(Local News ~ 05/15/14)
The 54th Feed the Need will take place this Friday, May 16, at the Dyer County fairgrounds and organizers are asking for volunteers to lend a helping hand in the distribution to families. Over 700 families, consisting of around 3,000 people, will be served by this food distribution...
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Attempted child abduction under investigation
(Local News ~ 05/15/14)
The Dyer County Sheriff's Office is investigating the report of an attempted child abduction in Trimble. According to Dyer County Sheriff Jeff Box, deputies were dispatched to Trimble Elementary on Tuesday morning after a student reported an unknown male tried to lure her into a residence. ...
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At the Shelter
(Features ~ 05/15/14)
Last call for non-food vendors to participate in Bark in the Park. We always have a good crowd and everyone has a fun time. Stop by the shelter office to sign up. Also, if you have any new merchandise you would like to donate to the auction to be conducted by Dave Fisher Jr., please drop off at the shelter office or call 285-4889 for pickup. We are located at 1120 E. Court St...
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