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With 2018 ending tomorrow, there is a lot ahead in 2019
(High School Sports ~ 12/30/18)
Here we are on Dec. 30 with one more day (if you’re reading this on Sunday, anyway) left in 2018. It’s been a year to say the least and we have seen plenty of memories made and games played over the last 365 days. With the end of one year always comes the beginning of another to take its place...
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Discovery Park announces new CEO and 2019 plans
(Local News ~ 12/30/18)
Discovery Park of America (DPA) in Union City, Tenn. is kicking off 2019 with a new president and CEO and exciting plans for the future. Scott Williams joined the DPA team in November 2018 and begins his leadership role on Jan. 1, 2019. Williams has spent his initial weeks with the organization working closely with retiring president, Jim Rippy, the DPA staff, board and community stakeholders to identify ways to continue to grow DPA’s established position as a premiere museum and heritage park...
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Changes ahead as another year passes
(Local News ~ 12/30/18)
If the old saying “time flies when you’re having fun” is true, then the past year has been a belly-buster to say the least. As we come to the end of 2018, sharing a few thoughts regarding the last 12 months should be easy enough, right? This year — while it did seem to fly by — had more ups and downs than any other year I remember. ...
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Chequers to offer ‘Cab and a Half’ service for New Year’s Eve
(Local News ~ 12/30/18)
Chequers Bar, located at 110 South Main Ave., is encouraging its patrons to celebrate New Year’s Eve in safety by providing the ‘Cab and a Half’ service. Now in its third year, the service offers customers of the downtown establishment with a safe way to get home at the end of the night if they should find themselves unable to drive...
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Top stories of 2018
(Local News ~ 12/30/18)
• Newbern police officers shot, transported to Regional One in Memphis • Officer released after Monday morning shooting, one suspect in custody • TDOC taskforce arrests man connected with assault of THP trooper • Reelfoot Lake has closed her eyes • Tennova announces first Dyer County baby born in 2018...
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Master Gardeners program now accepting applicants for 2019
(Local News ~ 12/30/18)
Since 1998, the Master Gardeners program, offered through UT/TSU of Dyer County Extension Office, has experienced continued success in the Dyer County community.
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Blue Bank Resort Winter Wonderland light display on through January
(Local News ~ 12/30/18)
Blue Bank Resort, located at 813 Lake Drive in Hornbeak, Tenn. on the shores of historic Reelfoot Lake, is currently hosting a Winter Wonderland light display through the end of January. For $5 per person or $10 per family, participants may walk through the ˝-acre Virginia Dare wonderland full of holiday cheer. According to Blue Bank Resort owner and operator Mike Hayes, the display consists of approximately 250,000 lights, numerous inflatables and other décor.