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Obituaries for May 29, 2014
(Obituary ~ 05/29/14)
Ms. Margarine Davenport, age 79, of Fowlkes, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2013, at her residence. She was retired after working 38 years at Heco Manufacturing Co. Mrs. Davenport loved to travel and had visited forty-nine states. She was a member of Palestine United Methodist Church, Dyersburg Senior Circle, The XYZ Club, The Keenagers, Mac Club and Tuesday Lunch Bunch...
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Fitness Tip: Crossover Reach
(Local News ~ 05/29/14)
Targes: Core Lie on your back with your arms extended out like a T Lift your left leg to the ceiling With your right hand, reach and touch your left foot Repeat, switching to the other side Complete three sets of at least 12 reps on each side...
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Keith Anderson announces candidacy for Dyer County School Board member for District E
(Local News ~ 05/29/14)
Keith Anderson has announced he is seeking re-election for Dyer County School Board member for District E representing the Finley and Lenox precincts. Anderson was first elected in 2010. Anderson and his wife, Tammy Hendrix Anderson, have three children, Kaylee, Katelyn and Kade who are students in the Dyer County School System. ...
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Newbern City Library summer reading program takes a 'scientific approach' to reading
(Local News ~ 05/29/14)
It's that time of year again for the Newbern City Library's Summer Reading Program. With activities for all ages, this year's theme is based on a new scientific approach to reading. The official "kickoff" will be held, Friday, May 30, at 1 p.m., with free activities and refreshments...
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Relay for Life Silent Auction slated for courthouse Saturday evening
(Local News ~ 05/29/14)
Committee members are busy putting the finishing touches on the Dyer County Relay for Life, scheduled to take place on the Dyersburg Courthouse Square this Saturday, May 31. While residents prepare to walk, run, decorate and bike their way to a world with more birthdays, members of the Dyer County Relay for Life committee are busy collecting items for an annual Relay event that locals look forward to each year...
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Man accidentally shoots himself at gun shop
(Local News ~ 05/29/14)
Dyer County Sheriff's deputies responded to a local gun shop on Wednesday morning after an employee accidentally shot himself. According to Dyer County Sheriff Jeff Box, deputies were dispatched to Old South Trading Co. around 8:45 a.m. on Wednesday in reference to a gunshot victim. ...
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At the Shelter
(Features ~ 05/29/14)
Make pet adoption your first option and urge all those you know to do the same. Spay or neuter the pets you now own to help stop pet overpopulation. One cat and its offspring can produce 420,000 cats in seven years; one dog and its offspring can produce 67,000 dogs in six years. (Source: ASPCA)...
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Signs displaying image of murder victim removed by sheriff's office
(Local News ~ 05/29/14)
Several signs displaying a photo of murder victim Karen Swift with the words "Justice for Karen" were recently removed by Dyer County Sheriff's Office officials. According to Dyer County Sheriff Jeff Box, on Monday, May 2, he was out of town and said he began receiving phone calls about the signs being placed around Dyer County...
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