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Agencies probe infant's daycare death
Police and two state agencies are investigating the death of a child at a Crockett County daycare center that is on probation with the state.
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Daycare investigated after death of child
Police and state agencies are investigating the death of a child at a West Tennessee daycare that was already on probation with the state.
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St. Jude benefit this weekend
Supporters of St. Jude's hospital can hit the trail this weekend on horses in celebration of the pediatric cancer research center.
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current events, culture, commentary, community
Hillary Clinton delegates from Tennessee broke into open rebellion Wednesday in one of the only bursts of public anger to surface in a convention devoted to embracing Democratic Party unity after a contentious ...
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Adult Education Expansion in Crockett
Crockett County Mayor Larry Griffin says the proposed expansion of the Adult Education Technology Center will be significant for the community.
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Plans move forward to lure industry to Haywood County megasite
Toyota chose Missis- sippi. Volkswagen chose Chattanooga. The decision by the two automobile manufacturers to build their next North American assembly plants in places other than Haywood County means this area ...
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Plans move forward to lure industry to Haywood County megasite
Toyota chose Missis- sippi. Volkswagen chose Chattanooga. The decision by the two automobile manufacturers to build their next North American assembly plants in places other than Haywood County means this area ...
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Local briefs: Fires; Burglaries; Missing teen found
Firefighters in Alamo on Wednesday were still investigating the cause of a Tuesday night fire that destroyed the business of the fire department's assistant chief.
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Marine Lt. Gen. Castellaw retires
Crockett County's courthouse resembled a major military installation Monday, as U.S. servicemen, politicians, area first responders and residents honored the lifelong military service of Marine Lt.
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Man gets community service in cow shooting
An Alamo man will have to clean up churches and neighborhoods as his punishment for shooting at cows with a pellet gun.
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Burn victim discharged
At first, Charles Antonio Dunigan thought his ex-girlfriend had poured a drink on him.
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Crockett Co. man sentenced for drug, firearm charges
A Crockett County man was sentenced Friday to a total of 15 years in prison after pleading guilty last year to cocaine and firearm charges, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the ...
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West Tennessee drug plea draws prison sentence
Federal prosecutors say a former West Tennessee baseball coach has drawn 15 years in prison on a crack cocaine conviction.
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Take a day trip
This summer, don't go far to find family fun. Here is a sampling of places to visit in West and Middle Tennessee. via Jacksonsun.com
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Dyersburg State hosts pinning ceremony for nurses
In a traditional ceremony, the lamps of student nurses are lit by members of the DSCC nursing faculty during the college's recent pinning ceremony at Hillcrest Baptist Church. via State Gazette
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Candlelight vigil in honor of child abuse prevention month at noon in Alamo
There will be a candlelight vigil in honor of child abuse prevention month at noon today at Crockett County Courthouse lawn in Alamo. via The Jackson Sun
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Tri-county region easily meets state waste reduction goal
"As a region, Crockett, Dyer and Gibson had 70.14 percent (diversion), which is very good" Dyer, Crockett and Gibson counties produced less wastes in 2007 than the year before, and they sent a smaller percentage of those wastes to municipal landfills. via State Gazette
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Save even more daylight by cooking with microwave
"Slightly microwaving the broccoli even lets you eat it cold with a dip, and it is prettier in color" All across Tennessee and throughout most of the United States, daylight-saving time will start at 2 a.m. Sunday. via Jacksonsun.com
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Hearts and Darts
Here are this week's hearts and darts. From the readers: The Jackson-Madison County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution would like to extend big hearts to our Bible Project Committee ... via Jacksonsun.com
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Stuffed animals brighten children's day at hospital
"We're planning to do the same thing." For three years the Thaxton family has spread love to children in pediatric intensive care units in West Tennessee on Valentine's Day. via The Jackson Sun
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