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2023 Coats of Hope drive taking donations for winter wear now
(Local News ~ 08/23/23)
Cool weather will be here sooner than later, and Coats of Hope is asking you to donate winter wear for those who will need a little warmth in the coming months.
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Dyersburg sweeps Lady Rebels to remain unbeaten in district
(High School Sports ~ 08/23/23)
The Dyersburg Lady Trojan volleyball team continued its strong start to the season on Tuesday night, winning their second straight match of the week with a three-set win over visiting Obion County Central in the team's home-opener to move to 9-1 on the year.
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Octopus on roller skates
(Business ~ 08/23/23)
The 30th President of the United States was a bit of a square peg in a round hole. Known as “Silent Cal,” Calvin Coolidge was quiet and taciturn, a sharp contrast to the typical ebullient, outgoing politician. People joked that Coolidge was “silent in five languages.”...
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Tennessee’s Free 2023 Hunting Day Saturday, squirrel season opens
(Community Sports ~ 08/23/23)
NASHVILLE -- Tennessee residents are allowed to hunt without a license on Saturday, Aug. 26 which coincides with the opening day of squirrel season. Free Hunting Day is an event the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency annually provides in hopes of increasing interest in hunting. Squirrel hunting is one of Tennessee’s oldest and favorite traditions. The day serves as an excellent opportunity for people to experience the enjoyment of the sport...
- Civitans sponsor school supplies for special ed classes (Local News ~ 08/23/23)
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WRAP launches new website, connecting survivors and community with vital resources
(Local News ~ 08/23/23)
JACKSON, Tenn. - WRAP (Wo/Men’s Resource and Rape Assistance Program), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting healthy relationships and families in West Tenn., is thrilled to announce the launch of its new website at www.wraptn.org. The user-friendly platform is designed to empower survivors, inform families and engage the community with vital resources and support...
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Author, former journalist Bill Carey presents a brief history of the rise and fall of Tennessee towns
(Local News ~ 08/23/23)
On Tuesday, August 22, TN History for Kids Founder Bill Carey made a special presentation for the Dyer County Historical Society at the Professional Development Center (PDC) to discuss aspects of Tennessee’s history dating back to the turn of the 18th century, with special emphasis on the rise and fall of early towns. Carey broke down Tennessee town development into phases leading to the Civil War.
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TDOE to host regional school letter grades town hall at Dyersburg Middle School
(Local News ~ 08/23/23)
On Thursday, August 24, from 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m., the Tennessee Department of Education will hold a public town hall in Dyersburg to discuss best practices for determining School Letter Grades, which will measure how the state’s K-12 schools are serving students and helping them succeed academically...
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A true-life cell phone adventure
(Column ~ 08/23/23)
by Clayton Hayes --- My trusted old Android Model 01 cell phone had served me well for the past eight years, until I dropped it into a glass of iced tea. I quickly retrieved my old friend from its icy grave and thought about using brain-surgeon techniques to revive Bubba .... that was his name...
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City of Dyersburg and former DPD officer named in $2M lawsuit
(Local News ~ 08/23/23)
The City of Dyersburg has been named in a $2M lawsuit that has been filed in state and federal courts in the case of Sharquawn Henderson, a former Dyersburg Police Officer who was terminated February 14, following an investigation by the TBI on allegations of inappropriate sexual contact with a minor.
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