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Obituaries for February 18, 2016
(Obituary ~ 02/18/16)
Joe Sam Coleman, age 80 of Ripley, TN. U.S. Army Veteran died Friday, February 12, 2016 at Lauderdale Community Hospital in Ripley, TN. Visitation will be held 6:00pm-8:00pm Friday, February 19, 2016 at McCreight Funeral Home 1607 Hornbrook St. Dyersburg, TN. ...
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Dyer County opens district tournament tonight at Brighton
(High School Sports ~ 02/18/16)
Both Dyer County teams get on the road to Murfreesboro tonight when the District 13AAA Tournament tips off tonight in Brighton at 6 p.m.
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Two added to Choctaw Hall of Fame, Dodds honored
(High School Sports ~ 02/18/16)
On a night when Dyer County High School honored the senior members of its basketball program, coed cheerleading team and dance squad, the Choctaw Hall of Fame grew by two members on Tuesday night as two voices of Dyer County High School joined the school's hall of fame.
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Dyer County Master Gardeners receive highest award from Tennessee Master Gardener Association
(Local News ~ 02/18/16)
Dyer County Master Gardeners were busy in 2015 working on many projects in Dyer and Gibson counties. More than 3,235 hours were spent in various projects all over Dyer County and Trenton and Yorkville contributing to the beautification and education of these communities to make our world a more ecological and earth-friendly place. Over 40 park gardens were maintained in Dyersburg, Newbern, Trimble, Yorkville, and Trenton...
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Linda Brown named Red Cross Volunteer of the Month
(Local News ~ 02/18/16)
There is a difference in a life that is lived primary for the self and one that is lived through the experience of serving others. Linda Brown, January's Red Cross Employee of the Month, has chosen the second way. She looks for those in need and reaches out a hand in mercy to them. She says, "I like to give back. I'm the oldest of 13, a nurturer, I give my last -- of my time, of my money, and of myself -- it is just something I do."...
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Republican presidential candidates discussed at meeting
(Local News ~ 02/18/16)
The monthly Republican meeting, held inside of the community room at McIver's Grant Public Library, met Tuesday night to discuss the views of the current Republican presidential nominees.
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Newbern to hold dedication ceremony honoring lives lost in 2016 tornado
(Local News ~ 02/18/16)
The Newbern board of Mayor and Aldermen met Tuesday night. Items on the agenda included the TSLA library grant, updates from the Planning Commission and fire department, the announcement of a dedication ceremony, and bids for the city's lawn care maintenance.
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Leaders gather for report on Vision XXI Plan
(Local News ~ 02/18/16)
Tuesday morning, Feb. 16, a group of about 35 local business, government and civic leaders gathered at the Lannom Center to hear a presentation on the results of recent meetings and surveys regarding the future direction of Dyer County. The Dyersburg/Dyer County Chamber of Commerce organized the Vision XXI meetings with the assistance of Millie Callaway, a trained community meeting facilitator from TVA...
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