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On the Record
(Court News ~ 02/25/20)
Jody Jermaine Eisom, 44 and Jaunita Turner, 45 James Douglas Keene, 64 and Mary Lee Davis Morris, 62 Jody Lee Gray, 50 and Jena Lauren Murray, 47 Al Louis Labonte, 48 and Tommie June Hendrix, 59 Justin Lee McGuire, 33 and Chantel Nichol Carter Edwards, 28...
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Obituaries for Feb. 25
(Obituary ~ 02/25/20)
Benson Hulme, 84, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, July 17, 1935 in Newbern, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Emerson Benson Hulme and the late Virginia Hastings Hulme. ...
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USDA reminds producers of Feb. 28 deadline to sign up for conservation program
(Local News ~ 02/25/20)
WASHINGTON, D.C., (USDA) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture reminds agricultural producers interested in the Conservation Reserve Program 2020 general signup that there is less than two weeks before the enrollment deadline of February 28, 2020. This signup is available to farmers and private landowners who are either enrolling for the first time or re-enrolling for another 10- to 15-year term...
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Ripley woman sentenced to 14 years in federal prison
(Local News ~ 02/25/20)
JACKSON — Connie Stephens, 43, a Ripley, Tennessee resident, has been sentenced to 168 months imprisonment for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute actual methamphetamine. D. Michael Dunavant, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee announced the sentence Monday...
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Severe Weather Awareness Week observed Feb. 23-29
(Local News ~ 02/25/20)
In preparation for the spring severe storm season, the week of February 23-29 has been declared Tennessee Severe Weather Awareness Week. Severe Weather Week is a good time to ensure that you and your family are ready for severe weather season. It’s an opportunity to practice your severe weather plan at home, school, and work. It is also a chance to ensure you can receive critical severe weather information in time to take action to protect yourself...
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Goff recipient of TASA EMT of the Year Award
(Local News ~ 02/25/20)
On Wednesday evening, February 19, local Advanced EMT William ‘Billy’ Goff was recognized by the Tennessee Ambulance Service Association during the organization’s annual Mid-Winter Leadership Conference Award Program in Gatlinburg.
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Annual Women of Distinction Luncheon announces honorees
(Local News ~ 02/25/20)
For the third year, the Women of Distinction luncheon recognizes and links together groups of purpose-driven women in business, government and philanthropy who, like Girl Scouts, are dedicated to service and leadership. Women are nominated for their leadership, community contributions and professional accomplishments. Nominees are positive role models whose accomplishments inspire girls to achieve their own goals and dreams...
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Lady Choctaws fall to Hardin County rally in 13AAA title game
(High School Sports ~ 02/25/20)
Though the Lady Choctaws led by double figures at the half, the Lady Tigers roared back in the second half – especially the fourth quarter – as Hardin County overtook the top-seeded Dyer County girls to take the District 13AAA title, 71-64, on Monday night in Newbern.
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Dyer County’s Lewis and Willis sign with UT-Martin
(High School Sports ~ 02/25/20)
For the second time this month, a pair of Dyer County senior football players will continue their gridiron careers at the next level in the same location as Choctaws Jake Willis and Kemani Lewis signed with the University of Tennessee at Martin on Tuesday morning under preferred walk-on status...
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South Gibson outlasts Trojans for 13AA title in overtime
(High School Sports ~ 02/25/20)
Even a back-and-forth second half was not enough to decide things during the District 13AA Championship game on Monday night between Dyersburg and South Gibson as the Trojans led early in the extra frame, but a run midway through gave the Hornets just enough juice to stay ahead of the black and gold boys who fought to the end before falling 69-65 in Alamo.
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