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At the Shelter
(Features ~ 11/08/18)
The number of animals ready for adoption at the Shelter is 71. This number indicates that there is a great need for adopters or those willing to sponsor/foster animals. This number also indicates that there has been a reduction in euthanasia. As a matter of fact, the Shelter has met its “No Kill” goal (10% or less euthanasia). Just meeting the goal is wonderful, but staying at the goal is hard work. The Shelter needs rescues, fosters, and adoptions to maintain the “No Kill” status...
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Logan Palmer
(Community News ~ 11/08/18)
DCHS Spotlight Student for the week of Nov. 5 is 11th grade student, Logan Palmer. ‘Logan demonstrates excellence everywhere by always giving 100-percent in everything. He is a wonderful role model of all the PRIDE attributes.’ - Mrs. Nancy Medling...
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Elijah Mallard
(Community News ~ 11/08/18)
This week’s Dyersburg High School student spotlight representative is Elijah Mallard. Elijah is a sophomore and the son of Erica Moffatt. He was nominated for student spotlight by DHS instructor TJ Van Dyke. ‘Elijah Mallard is a hard-working young man who gives his best in everything he does,’ said Van Dyke. ‘He has shown a great deal of growth this year and continues to impress us in the classroom and on the football field.’...
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Local DAR member receives 1st-place award for outstanding D-Day report
(Local News ~ 11/08/18)
Carol Kirk of the Key Corner Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution received the First Place Award for her Outstanding D-Day report for the Southeastern Division of the National DAR at the 127th Continental Congress held in Washington DC. Her report chronicled her father, Darriel Hilliard’s, personal D-Day experience...
- Health dept. offering breast and cervical screenings for uninsured women (Local News ~ 11/08/18)
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Advising and registration open for spring 2019 at DSCC
(Local News ~ 11/08/18)
Registration for spring 2019 classes at Dyersburg State Community College will open for all current, new and readmitting students Nov. 12 and will last through Jan. 9. Students are encouraged to register for classes as soon as possible to ensure best class selection and meet with their advisor to discuss their educational and career goals. Classes will begin Jan. 14 with fees due before midnight Jan. 7 or at the time of registration for those registering after that date...
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Habitat for Humanity celebrates 40 years
(Local News ~ 11/08/18)
This is the 40th anniversary of Tennessee Habitat for Humanity. Habitat for Humanity started in 1978 with the Appalachia affiliate. It is now in 62 of our 95 counties stretching across the state of Tennessee. In 1993, Father Joe Porter, who at the time was at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, started Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Tennessee with the first house being built for Judy Jones...
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Newbern Housing Authority asks for sponsors for annual Adopt-an-Angel Program
(Local News ~ 11/08/18)
The Newbern Housing Authority and Resident Council are preparing to organize the Annual Adopt-an-Angel program and Christmas party for the benefit of resident children. In the past few years, the agency has been fortunate in receiving assistance from churches, community organizations and industries in the area and is once again asking for the assistance of the community to ensure the success of the 2018 Christmas party...
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Veterans Day program set for Monday on Square
(Local News ~ 11/08/18)
On Monday, Nov. 12, the annual Veterans Day program and parade will be held in downtown Dyersburg on the east side of Veterans Square.
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Dyer County man faces child rape charges
(Local News ~ 11/08/18)
A Dyer County man was taken into custody in Kingsville, Ohio on Wednesday, November 7, on charges including the rape of a 12-year old child.