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Obituaries for November 6, 2015
(Obituary ~ 11/06/15)
Mazie Barr, age 71 of Dyersburg, passed away on Thursday at The Highlands of Dyersburg. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Dyersburg Funeral Home. --- Charles Cowles, age 69 of Dyersburg, passed away on Thursday at his residence...
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DHS Quarterback Club hosts Playoff Bound Dinner
(High School Sports ~ 11/06/15)
The Dyersburg High School Quarterback Club hosted the annual DHS Playoff Bound Steak Dinner on Thursday night in the Dyersburg High School Commons.
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Continuing the tradition: Trojans open 3A playoffs tonight in Covington
(High School Sports ~ 11/06/15)
Though the road was a little more bumpy than they would have liked, the Trojans find themselves back in familiar territory as Dyersburg enters the playoffs for the 18th time in 19 seasons when they travel down Highway 51 to Covington tonight. "We'll take great pride in that," Dyersburg head coach Bart Stowe said. "It's a huge honor. It's a huge reflection of our assistant coaches and our players -- our players really buying in to do the right things and get it done...
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Community Cancer Fund receives donation from Modern Woodmen of America
(Local News ~ 11/06/15)
While the Community Cancer Fund's annual barbecue fundraiser may have been in October, checks for the organization are still rolling in. Donating a generous $2500 to the fund are the good people of Modern Woodmen of America. Offering their assistance by making various contributions toward communities all throughout the area, Modern Woodmen is highly active in supporting our community and all who reside within it...
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Dyer County, chamber maintains 3-Star Community status for 33rd consecutive year
(Local News ~ 11/06/15)
The 62nd Annual Governor's Conference on Economic and Community Development was held Oct. 13 and 14 in Nashville, Tenn. This year's theme for the conference was "Team Tennessee," which recognized the collaboration of all Tennesseans. Chamber President and CEO Allen Hester, Chamber Vice-President Tammy Hall, and Director of Downtown Development Steve Guttery all attended the conference this year...
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Matthew 25:40 is now accepting applications for Christmas assistance
(Local News ~ 11/06/15)
Matthew 25:40 Inc., an agency that collects applications for Toys for Tots and private sponsors of families each year, is now accepting applications from local families interested in receiving Christmas assistance. Working with other agencies within the area to avoid duplication, so families are allowed to apply for only one community program per year, these agencies work diligently to ensure that families being assisted truly have a great need...
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Churches wanted: Mission Blitz 10K race at Fyrne Lake
(Local News ~ 11/06/15)
Mission Blitz is encouraging all area churches to come together as one body to be God's hands and feet. "There are so many needs, both spiritual and physical, much more than any one church can fill. Working together, God can work through us to accomplish amazing things!" said Kevin Griffith, co-chair of Mission Blitz...
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Mrs. Jeannie's 'Ride for a Cure' set Saturday
(Local News ~ 11/06/15)
Since the recent and tragic passing of Mrs. Jeannie Littlejohn, many residents are left wondering if Mrs. Jeannie's 'Ride for a Cure' will still be held this year. Rest assured, it will. Hosted by Gail Litchford and friends of Mrs. Jeannie, the ninth annual 'Ride for a Cure' will be held this Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Dyer County fairgrounds...
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Veterans Day parade, music, and dinner featured Wednesday
(Local News ~ 11/06/15)
Veterans Day activities will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 10:30 a.m., on the east side of the Courthouse Square in downtown Dyersburg. The speaker will be Deitra Clifton, director and founder of a new nonprofit organization named: The Paul Andert Humanitarian Services organization. ...
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Jones celebrates 50 years at First Citizens National Bank
(Business ~ 11/06/15)
On Nov. 1 June Jones, senior vice president and loan review officer for First Citizens National Bank, celebrated her 50th anniversary as an employee of First Citizens National Bank. 'This is the best place to work and I would not trade my years here for anything. I have worked with so many wonderful people during my years and continue to work with a great group,' says Jones of her time with First Citizens National Bank.
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No holiday headaches: 3 actions you must take now
(Business ~ 11/06/15)
With the holiday season just around the corner, it's easy to lose track of your spending. Even the hardcore budgeters out there can find themselves lured into the retail marketing engine telling them to buy more, more, more. That's because our emotions tend to influence our spending on a whole new level during the last several months of the year. Instead of getting sucked in, make a plan for your money today. Because, really, who wants to be paying for Christmas in April?...
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