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Dyersburg, DCHS to host jamborees
(High School Sports ~ 11/13/15)
Local basketball fans can get their first taste of high school hoops action on Saturday as there will be two venues hosting high school jamborees. The last warm-ups before the regular season gets under way start at 3:15 p.m. at Dyersburg High School as the Lady Trojans host the University School of Jackson in a contest that tips off the Sonic High School Basketball Jamboree. ...
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Obituaries for November 13, 2015
(Local News ~ 11/13/15)
Ray Dunevant, 52, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, November 12, 2015 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Dyersburg Funeral Home. --- Bart W. Reynolds, 45, of Tiptonville, Tennessee died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015 at Tennova-Dyersburg Regional Healthcare...
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5th Annual 'Women in Networking' Holiday Mart draws biggest crowd yet
(Local News ~ 11/13/15)
'Women in Networking' recently held their 5th Annual Holiday Mart at the Lannom Center in Dyersburg. Events began at 5 p.m. and continued on until 7 p.m., and it didn't take long before crowds came piling in. With over 300 in attendance, this event was Women in Networking's most successful Holiday Mart to date for both business owners and attendees alike...
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Local veteran visits Trimble Elementary
(Local News ~ 11/13/15)
Bonnie Skinner was recently invited to Trimble Elementary School as a guest speaker for Robbie Eddings' third-grade students. A former veteran, SP4 Skinner served for the United States Army from 1974-1976, and comes from a family that has served a combined 400-500 years throughout its lineage...
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Port Authority meets at Cates Landing
(Local News ~ 11/13/15)
The Northwest Tennessee Regional Port Authority met Wednesday, Nov. 11, to discuss promotions underway to entice industries to the area, and the development of more rail access and possible storage capacity. The Port of Cates Landing, the nation's newest multi-modal inland port, has been a 16-year, $55 million effort and is the only site above the 100-year floodplain on the Mississippi River (located at River Mile 900) between Memphis, Tennessee, and Cairo, Illinois. ...
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Mrs. Jeannie's 'Ride for a Cure' earns $12,000
(Local News ~ 11/13/15)
At last Saturday's 'Ride for a Cure', attendees came piling in from all across West Tennessee. Hosted by the Midsouth Riders and Christian Riders, this event was held in honor of Mrs. Gloria Litchford, who passed away from cancer last November. Held every year, this event unites many members of the area who have been affected either directly or indirectly by cancer. ...
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It's Friday the 13th -- how lucky do you feel?
(Local News ~ 11/13/15)
Beware residents! Today is Friday the 13th, a day known throughout history as being a day of ominous misfortune when unlucky events will arise and devastate those which it will. While the true origin of this superstitious day is unknown, many bleak events have occurred within its hours...
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Chimes raises $4,000 Thursday
(Local News ~ 11/13/15)
It's the fourth night of Chimes for Charity, and events are still going strong! Working the phones for Thursday night's events were representatives from Horner, Hawkins, and Kerber. (Left to right) Holly Lowery, Kayla Brogdon, and Karen Criswell. There are now a few new items up for bid including two wedding dresses, sizes 6 and 8, beautiful jewelry, furniture, and much more. If you still haven't seen anything you're interested in, don't forget that you can still be a child sponsor for only $25. Providing each sponsored child with a meal from McDonald's, a new outfit, and a new toy, this generous donation will help to light up the holiday for a child who truly needs the extra happiness this holiday season, so make that call!
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Man pleads guilty to burglary, fraudulent use of credit card
(Local News ~ 11/13/15)
A local man pleading guilty to a pair of felonies in Circuit Court recently regarding the burglary of an auto, as well as attempted fraudulent use of a credit card over $1,000, was sentenced to serve two years in the Tennessee Department of Corrections...
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ERMCO holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for solar panels
(Business ~ 11/13/15)
The sun was up and shining for the ERMCO ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 10, and that was a good thing. An array of solar panels became operational that day, providing power for the Electric Research & Manufacturing Cooperative, 2225 Industrial Road, Dyersburg. ...
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