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Rex Rust — finance expert, community leader, athlete — dies at age 52
(Local News ~ 01/10/22)
By Rick Fahr ~ Southeast Missourian Rex Dearmont Rust, co-president of Rust Communications, died Thursday evening after a yearlong battle with cancer. Rex, 52, was remembered for his community involvement, leadership, charitable work and positive, energetic personality...
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Dyersburg rallies in second half to beat Pontotoc at Tangle on the Trail
(High School Sports ~ 01/10/22)
The Dyersburg Trojans brought the first week coming out of the Christmas Break to a successful close on Saturday evening at the Tangle on the Trail at Pontotoc, Miss., defeating the hosting Warriors 56-54 in boys-only action.
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New funds and new partner to bolster statewide ag assistance program
(Local News ~ 01/10/22)
For more than 26 years, the Tennessee AgrAbility Project has been working to improve the lives of farmers, farm family members and farm workers who may be dealing with a physical challenge in their farming operation. A new influx of funding from the USDA and a new nonprofit partner organization will ensure the program’s continued impact and success into 2022 and beyond...
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Human trafficking victims encouraged to protect address with Safe at Home
(Local News ~ 01/10/22)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In recognition of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on Jan. 11 and National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Secretary of State Tre Hargett is encouraging anyone who has ever been a victim of human trafficking, stalking, domestic abuse or any sexual offense to protect themselves with the Safe at Home address confidentiality program...
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January is National Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Month
(Local News ~ 01/10/22)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Human trafficking continues to be a public health concern in Tennessee. Through mid-December 2021, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Human Trafficking Hotline had received 1,185 tips or leads related to human trafficking concerns. This January, which is recognized as National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the Tennessee Department of Health encourages Tennesseans to learn risk factors, red flags, and resources for human trafficking that could help save a life...
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Commodity foods distribution schedule announced
(Local News ~ 01/10/22)
The Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council will distribute USDA commodity foods in Newbern and Trimble on Thursday, January 13 as well as in Dyersburg on Wednesday, January 19 and Thursday, January 20. In Newbern, commodity foods will be distributed at the Rescue Squad from 8 a.m. – noon, while later that afternoon, they will be distributed in Trimble from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m...
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ZuZu African Acrobats to perform at DSCC Feb. 18
(Local News ~ 01/10/22)
The ZuZu African Acrobats, a traditional Kenyan acrobatic team, will bring their exciting performance to Dyersburg State Community College on Feb. 18 at 6:30 p.m. inside the E.H. Lannom, Jr. Gymnasium on the Dyersburg campus. Admission is free to all faculty, staff, students, and the community. This event is sponsored by DSCC International Studies Program fees, which students pay...
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Cresswell selected Key Corner NSDAR Outstanding Junior Member
(Local News ~ 01/10/22)
Key Corner Chapter NSDAR announced the selection of Amy Cresswell as its 2021-22 Outstanding Junior Member. The Outstanding Junior Member Contest began in 1963 to recognize Junior members of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). ...
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