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Obituaries for June 26, 2014
(Obituary ~ 06/26/14)
Ted Franklin Doss, Sr., 81, of Dyersburg died on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Born March 14, 1933 in Newbern, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Harry Allen and the Evie Mae Hargrove Doss and a 1951 graduate of Newbern High School and attended Martin College...
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Fitness Tip: Modified Piyo Flip
(Local News ~ 06/26/14)
Target Area: core, quads, triceps, and shoulders. Also improves back flexibility. Lower to left knee. Bend right knee and rotate hips. Place right foot close to hips, but to the side. Lift through the torso, arching the back. Press into the ball of your right foot...
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2014 Jr. Ranger Camp to be held at Reelfoot
(Local News ~ 06/26/14)
Summer is in full swing, and the kids are anxious to get outdoors. Introduce them to nature by letting them explore their surroundings during a free three-day camp at Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge. From July 9-11, Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge is offering an outdoor adventure for children ages 9-12 years old to experience Reelfoot Lake to its fullest. ...
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A brief history of Juneteenth
(Local News ~ 06/26/14)
My introduction to Juneteenth occurred during the summer of 1956 in Austin, Texas. I was stationed at Bergstrom Air Force Base, and it was my first summer there. My sergeant told me that I would be excused from work Monday of the following week. Happy to have a three-day weekend and curious as to why at the same time, I asked him why. He stated that it was Juneteenth and all of the colored airmen were excused from work...
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Trimble July 4 celebration this Saturday
(Local News ~ 06/26/14)
Come one, Come ALL! The annual Independence Day celebration is being held this Saturday in downtown Trimble. The event kicks of with a parade at 6 p.m. Entrants for the parade are asked to line up on Obion Street. Opening ceremonies will follow at 7 p.m., with the raising of the American flag and the national anthem...
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Chamber to host 'Meet the Candidates for County Sheriff'
(Local News ~ 06/26/14)
The Dyersburg/Dyer County Chamber of Commerce will host a "Meet the Candidates for County Sheriff" event at the Lannom Center on Monday, June 30. The center will open for coffee and fellowship at 7 a.m., with the program beginning at 7:30 a.m. "As with our other meet the candidates events, this is not a debate," said Dyersburg/Dyer County Director of Downtown Development Steve Guttery. "It is intended to help voters make informed decisions at the polls."...
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Woman dies from injuries suffered in morning accident, passenger in critical condition
(Local News ~ 06/26/14)
An early morning accident on Wednesday ended with fatal results for the driver of one of two vehicles involved in the crash, while a passenger remains in critical condition at the Med. Dyersburg police responded to the traffic crash at the intersection of Hwy. ...
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At the Shelter
(Features ~ 06/26/14)
With summer here, heat-related dangers have become a serious threat for pets. One of the most tragically overlooked dangers associated with hot weather is leaving an animal in a parked car. Many people don't realize how quickly the situation can become deadly. ...
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