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Northview Chocs top Hillcrest; girls fall
(High School Sports ~ 01/13/15)
With the middle school regular season winding down, the Northview Choctaws picked up some momentum going into the upcoming small-area tournament next week, taking a decisive 52-36 win over the Hillcrest Cougars on Monday night at Northview Middle School...
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Sheriff's Office hosts LEAD luncheon
(Local News ~ 01/13/15)
On Friday, Jan. 9 the Dyer County Sheriff's Office Chaplaincy program sponsored a luncheon for local law enforcement officials at the DCSO to honor those who serve. The event was held on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Pictured are, front (l-r) Constable Randy Wolf, Constable James Sansom, Trooper Nick Hollowell, THP Sgt. William Butler, Trooper Brian Pulley, Trooper Roderick Sharp, Deputy Michael Walker, Sheriff Jeff Box, Mayor Chris Young, Law Committee Chairman Kim Peckenpaugh, TWRA Officer Chase Taylor, Chief Deputy Mike Boals; back row (l-r) Newbern Mayor Olen Parker, Newbern Police Chief Doug Robertson, Trooper Owen Grear, THP Lt. James Tate, Lt. Deputy Don Permenter.
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Sheriff's Dept. provides burglary prevention tips
(Local News ~ 01/13/15)
Over 5 million home burglaries are reported in the U.S. each year. Usually, nine out of ten of these crimes are preventable. One of the best ways to prevent crime is to remove the opportunity for a crime to occur, which removes the opportunity of you becoming a victim...
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Called 911 board meeting raises concerns over conflict of interest
(Local News ~ 01/13/15)
During a called 911 board meeting held on Monday, Jan. 12, the concerns of some members arose with a question of conflict in appointing Carmen Cupples, city of Dyersburg IT manager the consultant and afterhours IT manager for the E911 system. Chairman Jason Roberts called the meeting to order and opened the floor for any questions concerning a number of emails sent to board members and city Mayor John Holden concerning a "conflict of interest" in the appointment of Cupples to replace Mark Grant as consultant and afterhours IT manager.. ...
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City attorney fees rapidly rising at expense of Beau's owner
(Local News ~ 01/13/15)
Every day the city attorney's office works diligently to ensure the legalities of the city and all its entities are involved in, are handled responsibly and in the best interest of the city. With current events surrounding Beau, the mixed-breed dog at the center of a now worldwide controversy, the public mind has pondered on the amount of money the city of Dyersburg has spent on the case of Beau in defending a city ordinance, which was voted upon and instated by city officials...
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Dyersburg police searching for man accused of break-in at DIS
(Local News ~ 01/13/15)
The Dyersburg Police Department is seeking a man accused of burglary after breaking into Dyersburg Intermediate School in late December. During the break-in, 21-year-old Rayshaun Thomas allegedly spent a couple of hours sitting on a couch checking his Facebook page...
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Sharing words concerning LEAD
(Local News ~ 01/13/15)
On Friday as all local law officials enjoyed LEAD (Law Enforcement Appreciation Day), the day seemed like any other. Being one who talks to several of the men and women wearing the uniform on a daily basis, setting a day aside to show appreciation simply seemed right...
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Obituaries for January 13, 2014
(Obituary ~ 01/13/15)
Opal Blalock, 89, of Dyersburg, passed away on Sunday, JANUARY 11, 2015 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was a homemaker and a member of Prospect Church of Jesus Christ. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. today in the chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home with the Rev. Blake Barber officiating. Burial will be in Dyer County Memorial Gardens...
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