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Pet of the Week
(Community News ~ 09/16/23)
This week’s Pet of the Week is “Doodle”. He is a one-year old Bernedoodle. He has tested negative for heart worms and is up-to-date on his vaccinations. If you’re looking for a companion that likes long walks, kisses, and cuddles, look no further than Doodle. If you would like more information about Doodle, please call the Humane Society Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at 731-285-4889 to set up an appointment...
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Tennessee tourism brings in record $29B from 141M visitors in 2022
(Business ~ 09/16/23)
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee tourism generated $29 billion in direct visitor spending and saw 141 million visitors to the state in 2022, according to newly released data from Tourism Economics. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Department of Tourist Development Commissioner Mark Ezell announced the news Friday at Hospitality TN’s Governor’s Conference on Hospitality and Tourism in Knoxville...
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TNECD announces lenders for LendTN Program
(Business ~ 09/16/23)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) announced today five new lenders to participate in LendTN, a Fund Tennessee program announced in February 2023. Nearly $47 million has been allocated through the Fund Tennessee program and will provide equitable access to capital for small businesses and entrepreneurs across Tennessee...
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Tennessee’s unemployment rate holds steady at record-low level
(Business ~ 09/16/23)
NASHVILLE – Tennessee’s statewide unemployment rate for August 2023 remained at the state’s all-time low seasonally adjusted rate of 3.1%, according to new data released by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The state reached its lowest unemployment rate in July, besting the previous record of 3.2%...
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ERMCO hosts second Family Fair Day
(Business ~ 09/16/23)
On Sunday, September 10, ERMCO-Dyersburg invited all 1,900+ team members and their families to the company’s second Family Day at the Dyer County Fair. The event, held from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., was considered a ‘thank you’ to Team ERMCO members, allowing company employees to spend time with their families and fellow co-workers...
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Obituaries for September 16
(Obituary ~ 09/16/23)
Darrah Morrison, born May 6, 1928, in Thaxton, Mississippi, the fifth of seven children passed away on September 13, 2023. She grew up in rural Mississippi where her parents instilled the value of faith and family, which she has passed on to the next generations. She was a state high school basketball champion and a prize-winning dressmaker, but her proudest achievement was being a beloved mother and grandmother. ...
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Local Sports Schedule
(High School Sports ~ 09/16/23)
South Gibson at DMS (Girls Soccer, 6 p.m.) Milan at Dyer County (Volleyball, 6 p.m.) Dyer County at Obion County Central (Girls Soccer, 5:30 p,m.) Munford at Dyersburg (Volleyball, 6 p.m.) South Gibson at Dyersburg (Golf, 4 p.m.) DMS at Martin (Softball, 5:30 p.m.)...
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Prefer your regrets
(Column ~ 09/16/23)
By William Northcutt --- A harsh critic of others at times, I’m an even harsher critic of myself. I’ve lived long enough to pile up mistakes as high as Everest. But I don’t brood on the stuff like I did when I’d allow darkness to obscure my vision. I’ve learned from mistakes, done what I can to correct them, and tried to move on.
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