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Dyer County dominates Milan in sweep
(High School Sports ~ 01/06/15)
The Dyer County Choctaws started off sluggish, but rebounded in the second frame to an 80-56 win over the Milan Bulldogs on Monday night at Dyer County High School. "I didn't like the way we started out the game," Dyer County head coach Derek McCord said. "We didn't have the kind of energy I like for us to have."...
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Obituaries for January 6, 2014
(Obituary ~ 01/06/15)
Mike Lewis, 61, of Newbern, died Sunday, January 4, 2015 at his residence. He was born August 5, 1953 to the late Sammy and Rachel Alice Cannon Lewis. He was disabled and a former truck driver. He is survived by his wife of 43 years Lottie Lewis of Newbern; 1 daughter Melissa Keeling (James) of Newbern; 1 sister Becky Rose of Dyersburg; 2 brothers Sammy Lewis (Paula) of Ft. Myers, FL, Donnie Lewis (Vickie) of Newbern; and 1 granddaughter Megan Keeling of Newbern...
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DFD issues fire-safety tips concerning electronic devices
(Local News ~ 01/06/15)
With an increase in sales in smaller electronics, mainly the compressed sizes of laptops, netbooks, cell phones and other smaller electronic devices, the Dyersburg Fire Department would like to remind residents of the importance of maintaining and using such devices in a proper manner to prevent fires that have the potential to cause serious damage and injury...
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Dyersburg School Board discusses DHS graduation, student audit
(Local News ~ 01/06/15)
On Monday, Jan. 5, the City School Board met for its monthly meeting to discuss student successes, DHS graduation, and the student activity audit. The meeting began with Chairman Joe Yates leading the Pledge of Allegiance and a word of prayer. Yates then asked the board to approve the agenda for the evening as well as the minutes from the last meeting. Amy Heckethorn made the motion for approval and Scott Self made the second, with the rest of the board agreeing unanimously...
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New waste management selected for Newbern, offered to county areas
(Local News ~ 01/06/15)
Red Rivers Waste Solutions, LP, based in Nashville, now has an office in Union City, Tenn. and is the newest option for trash collection for Dyer County residents. The city of Newbern requires all residents within the city limits to utilize the services of Red Rivers Waste Solutions, LP, following a decision made at the most recent board meeting...
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Dyersburg mayor and aldermen sworn in at board meeting
(Local News ~ 01/06/15)
On Monday, Jan. 5, the monthly meeting of the Dyersburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen took place at the Municipal Building courtroom. Mayor John Holden called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance, with Bart Williams leading the attendees in prayer. ...
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