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A new era of high hopes begins
(Local News ~ 01/29/17)
Watching the inauguration of a new president has always been fascinating, and for several different reasons. On Friday a week ago, a new era began when Donald J. Trump took the oath of office to become the 45th President of the United States. In saying united, it was great concern that we sure don’t seem to be that way these days, and it’s a struggle to figure out just where all the division started. ...
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DCHS Drama Club student selected to serve on state board
(Local News ~ 01/29/17)
RACHEL TOWNSEND rtownsend@stategazette.com Recently, DCHS Drama Club member and 17-year-old junior classman Felicia Kimbrell was selected as a 2017-18 Thespian state representative. Felicia is only the second student from DCHS to have the honor and privilege of being selected for a position on the TN Thespian Conference executive board, and is looking forward to the opportunity of being able to more actively engage with fellow performers from around the state, as well as a chance to help coordinate the 2018 ThesCon event.. ...
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DPD Street Crimes Unit recognized for efforts
(Local News ~ 01/29/17)
The Street Crimes Unit of the Dyersburg Police Department was recently recognized with an award from the Tennessee Narcotics Officers Association for their work performed in conjunction with Operation Southern Comfort. Operation Southern Comfort was a joint investigation conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Jackson, Tenn., 24th Judicial District Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force, Dyersburg Police Department, and Lexington Police Department...
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Sanderson discusses ‘In God We Trust’ plate proposal, First Amendment rights
(Local News ~ 01/29/17)
On Jan. 10, Tennessee State Rep. Bill Sanderson presented a bill that would require all state license plates to carry the phrase ‘In God We Trust’, a move that, in many states already carrying the bill, has stirred up quite a bit of controversy, as opposing parties view the action as a violation of First Amendment rights.
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Dyersburg Police investigation results in raid, arrests
(Local News ~ 01/29/17)
Recently, the Street Crimes Unit of the Dyersburg Police Department applied for and was granted a search warrant for the rear portion of Parker’s Beauty Supply, known as the Chicken House. The building is located at 105 Rawles Ave. in Dyersburg. The search was based on an investigation that spanned about one year. ...
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Joint effort by law enforcement agencies leads to pot, cash
(Local News ~ 01/29/17)
On Jan.19, a 40-year-old man accused of drug trafficking was bound over to the Obion County grand jury. A joint effort between members of the Dyer County Sheriff’s Office, as well as the Obion County Sheriff’s Office, resulted in the arrest of William Brian James, 3407 Bluff Road in Obion County.
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Obituaries for January 29, 2017
(Obituary ~ 01/29/17)
Kiyure' Keevon Gross, 16, of Colorado Springs, Colo., formerly of Tiptonville, died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017 in Colorado Springs. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by McCreight Funeral Home. --- Louise Marjorie Guffin, 82, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017 at Tennova Healthcare-Dyersburg...
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Chamber of Commerce hosts 2017 Chairman Awards Banquet
(Local News ~ 01/29/17)
On Saturday, January 28th, roughly 400 business professionals, city and county officials, as well as invited guests were in attendance at Chairman’s Awards Banquet ceremony held at the Lannom Center.
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