New Laws Apply To Younger People
A new law went into effect yesterday lowering the legal age for blood donors to 16. Tennesseans wishing to give blood had to be at least 17 previously. Administrators at the Nashville Area Red Cross say the change could greatly increase their donations. Plus, every newborn is now required to have a hearing screening.

Tennessee Boating Safety
Tennessee is promoting boat safety like wearing life jackets, avoiding carbon monoxide poisoning from boat engines and staying clear of propellers. There are 4-million boaters in the Volunteer State and authorities say if you become impaired use a designated driver. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says every 39-minutes, someone dies because of an impaired driver.

Fireworks Displays Announced
DYER COUNTY--
     - AT DYERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS, FRIDAY AT DUSK
     - IN TRIMBLE, FRIDAY AT 9 (PARADE IS AT 5PM)
CARUTHERSVILLE--
     - AT VETERANS PARK, FRIDAY AT DUSK
BLYTHEVILLE--
     - AT WALKER PARK, FRIDAY AT DUSK
CROCKETT COUNTY--
     - AT THE HIGH SCHOOL, FRIDAY AT DUSK,
        CONCESSIONS WILL BE SOLD
        ENTERTAINMENT & FUN FOR ALL AGES
GIBSON COUNTY--
     - IN DYER, AT DAVID ROBINSON PARK, FRIDAY AT 9
UNION CITY--
     - AT GROVE CREEK PARK, FRIDAY AT 9

Independence Day, Alcohol, and the Law
A new message unveiled yesterday, being driven home by state and local Police, as well as the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, is that drunken driving is against the law. Last year, during the 4th of July holiday period, more than half died in alcohol-related crashes. Authorities say always use a designated driver. The 4th of July holiday is the 2nd most deadly holiday period behind New Year's Eve. Law enforcement will be performing driver license checks Friday morning on highway 78, and in Dyer County, a sobriety checkpoint will be set up Friday night.

A Sanitary Reminder
The Dyersburg sanitation department will take a holiday Friday... that being said, be sure to put your garbage out on Thursday if your trash is picked up on Fridays.

Baseball Recap
PHILADELPHIA 8, ATLANTA 3
SAN FRANCISCO 2, CHI CUBS 1
METS 7, STLCARDINALS 4

THE CARDINALS PLAY ROUND THREE WITH THE METS TONIGHT. THE ON-DECK SHOW STARTS AT 6:32 ON OLDIES 1450 AM AND 101.7 FM.

Weather Where You Are
DECENT WEATHER TODAY, BUT CHANCES FOR SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS BEGINNING TOMORROW AND LASTING THROUGH THE WEEKEND.  IF YOU'RE GOING OUT TO LOOK AT FIREWORKS THIS WEEKEND, KEEP SOME RAIN GEAR ON HAND.

TODAY'S HIGH 89, LOW 69.  THURSDAY 91, 70.  FRIDAY 87, 67.  SATURDAY 86, 68.