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Obituaries for January 7, 2016
(Obituary ~ 01/07/16)
Joyce Holland Chipman, 81 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at The Highlands Of Dyersburg. Born Sunday, June 3, 1934, in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Wilmer Herschel Holland and the late India Avaleen Baker Holland. Mrs. Chipman was a retired Admissions Clerk for Dyersburg State Community College and was a member of the St. Mary's Episcopal Church...
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TOMS' boys still undefeated with win over Munford
(High School Sports ~ 01/07/16)
The Choctaws from Three Oaks moved their record to a dozen wins with no losses on Tuesday night, claiming a 52-22 win over visiting Munford. Three Oaks got off to a strong start, both offensively and defensively. Five points from Julian Bond and four more by Laquinton Wells led the way for the Choctaws who shut out the Cougars to a tune of 11-0 after one quarter...
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Photography of Jim Jayroe on display at McIver's Grant
(Local News ~ 01/07/16)
The nature photography of Jim Jayroe is on display for the month of January at the McIver's Grant Public Library Art Wall. Jayroe is a lifelong resident of Dyersburg and has been taking and developing photos since a young age. Penny Hearn Law, Art Wall Coordinator for McIver's Grant Public Library, said this: "We try to have a new artist every month. ...
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Trimble board OKs new beer ordinance
(Local News ~ 01/07/16)
At Trimble's recent meeting of Mayor and Aldermen, issues regarding the Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance, a cracked water pipe, and business permit renewals were on the agenda. Beginning the meeting was a public hearing involving the acquisition of a beer permit for the town's down-home diner, 'Miss Vicki's', which is currently owned by local resident Michael Ballard...
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'We came between 1-2 minutes of dying': Fire claims home of Dyer County deputy
(Local News ~ 01/07/16)
RACHEL TOWNSEND rtownsend@stategazette.com The quiet little community of Palmer Subdivision was awakened early Monday morning, as a massive house fire ravaged the home of Dyer County Sheriff's Deputy Allen Fair. Thankfully, no one was injured in the disastrous fire, as Fair and his dog, Beau, managed to escape the deadly inferno by exiting out of a bedroom window...
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TEMA visits Dyer County to survey floodwater
(Local News ~ 01/07/16)
MIKE SMITH msmith@stategazette.com On Wednesday afternoon, members of the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) visited Dyer County to survey floodwater, and to speak with Dyer County Mayor Chris Young, Dyer County Sheriff Jeff Box and Dyer County Emergency Management Director James Medlin...
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At the Shelter
(Features ~ 01/07/16)
Barney (64440) is a sweet Beagle. He is big for a Beagle and a little afraid and timid until you get to know him. Barney is heartworm positive so will need treatment. He would make you a fine little buddy and best friend. Oscar (64430) is a real cutie. ...
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