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Obituaries for July 23, 2014
(Obituary ~ 07/23/14)
Alma Faye Seratt, 92, of Dyersburg, died Monday, July 21, 2014 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Funeral services are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by Curry Funeral Home.
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Newbern City Library celebrates National Hot Dog Day
(Local News ~ 07/23/14)
"What better way to bring the community together to celebrate our Summer Reading Program than with children and hot dogs?" said Newbern City Library Director Janice Peevyhouse. "Since 2006, we've celebrated National Hot Dog Day and provided a free lunch to anyone in the community thanks to our Friends of the Library group."...
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State Supreme Court justice stops at courthouse
(Local News ~ 07/23/14)
When Sharon Lee was growing up in Madisonville, Tenn., a group of Tennessee Supreme Court justices visited her hometown on a campaign tour. The young girl thought it would be the only time in her life she would have the opportunity to meet judges serving the highest court in the state...
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Vehicle, drugs and cash seized after traffic stop
(Local News ~ 07/23/14)
A traffic stop early Tuesday morning resulted in the arrest of a Dyersburg man on charges of possession of schedule II drugs, as well as possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony. James Brian Whitt, 36, was pulled over at approximately 12:25 a.m. after Dyersburg Police Department Sgt. Chris Clements received information from a TBI agent regarding a large amount of methamphetamine set to enter the city...
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County road committee makes plans for new equipment, bridge work
(Local News ~ 07/23/14)
The Dyer County Road Committee met Monday, July 21, to discuss accepting bids on new equipment and the upcoming maintenance project on Unionville Road. County Road Superintendent Jeff Jones stated that he has been in contact with Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers to discuss the cost on new equipment; tires, hoses, road graters, and mower tractors. Other companies will also be contacted to research the cost...
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Man gets 20-year sentence for vehicular homicide
(Local News ~ 07/23/14)
A Dyersburg man indicted on multiple charges originally including vehicular homicide, pleaded guilty on July 14, 2014 to the charge of aggravated vehicular homicide and received a 20-year jail sentence to be served within the Tennessee Department of Corrections...
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On the Record
(Court News ~ 07/23/14)
June 30-July 4, 2014 Tristan Darrnell Allen, aggravated assault, dismissed Hunter Lee Anderson, theft under $500, 11 months, 29 days suspended, $29.88 restitution and court costs Stephen Bryant Beasley, theft under $500, 11 months, 29 days suspended to 90 days, $503 restitution and court costs...
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Dixie Boys busy raising funds for trip to World Series
(High School Sports ~ 07/23/14)
J The Dixie Youth Baseball League state champions are raising money for their upcoming World Series trip to Louisiana, and are asking for donations to help fund the trip. The 14-year-old boys have been putting in overtime, visiting local businesses to offer car washes for any employee that contributes to the fundraiser...
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Choctaw baseball banquet award winners
(High School Sports ~ 07/23/14)
Members of the 2014 DCHS baseball team earning awards at the annual banquet on Friday, July 18 were, front (l-r) Landon Sewell -- Rookie of the Year; Dylan Parker -- Gold Glove; Tucker Cozort -- Defensive Player of the Year, Gold Glove; Christian Halterman -- Coaches Award; Matt Pease -- Gold Glove, Trysten Barlow -- Coaches Award; Blake Jones; Chase Jones, Garrett Goodlett -- Practice Player, Coaches Award; Travis Parker -- Coaches Award; back row (l-r) Jared Anderson -- Mike Gray Academic Award; Cody Purvis -- Pitcher of the Year; Adam Shell -- Most Valuable Player Award; Paxton Stover - Most Valuable Player Award, TBCA 1st Team All-State, Louisville Slugger 1st Team All-American; Tyler Brown -- Offensive Player of the Year, TBCA 1st Team All-State, Louisville Slugger 1st Team All-American; Logan Tivey -- Coaches Award.. ...
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DC's Brown; DHS's Bennett, Jones earn spot on TSWA All-State teams
(High School Sports ~ 07/23/14)
The Tennessee Sports Writers Association has announced its all-state softball and baseball teams, and three young athletes from the area are included on the list. Selected for the honor are Dyersburg Lady Trojans Paige Jones and Emily Bennett, along with Dyer County's Tyler Brown...
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How can I say thanks?
(High School Sports ~ 07/23/14)
So I've been here for two weeks now, and I don't know how to express my appreciation for, well, everyone. When I say everyone I'm talking about all of my co-workers that have accepted me with open arms. I'm talking about all of the fellow drivers on these Tennessee roads who have been patient with me trying to figure out where I am. Most importantly, I'm talking about every single person that I have met, talked to, or even made eye contact with in passing...
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