News from TRN, and around the region...

Who's Going To Lead The Country?
The Volunteer State is still deciding, who'll they favor for the
nation's highest office...With the high price of gas and tough economic times facing all Tennesseans, many are wondering who to vote for as our next Commander in Chief. While the election is still months away in the Volunteer State, some are wondering if minds are already made up.

I-40 Cleared
The Tennessee Highway Patrol has re-opened all lanes of Interstate 40 as crews finished clearing a tanker crash that closed the highway in both directions for a large portion of the weekend.

Area Aviator Commended
A Fort Campbell aviator has been given the Army's second highest award. Chief Warrant Officer 5 David Cooper was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for drawing fire away from ground troops during an attack in Iraq in 2006.

Blood Supply Critical Around The Region
The American Red Cross encourages everyone to donate blood as blood inventory has reached critically low levels. The blood supply in central Tennessee and southwest Kentucky has dropped to less than a 24-hour supply. The Red Cross says those levels are even lower in blood types O-positive, O-negative, A-negative and B-negative. The Red Cross is extending its hours this week.

Titans Sell Out Regular Season Games
An attractive home schedule has helped the Tennessee Titans extends their sellout streak to 103 games this season. A team official says the eight regular season games sold out in just 32 minutes after they went on sale Saturday morning.


It's Almost Back To School Time in Dyer County...
The DYer County School System has released the upcoming back-to-school dates....

*** ALL ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS... ***
THURSDAY JUL 31 - STUDENTS 8A-11A, BUSES WILL RUN, NO BREAKFAST OR LUNCH
FRI AUG 1 - FULL DAY 8A-3P, BUSES RUN, BREAKFAST & LUNCH SERVED

THE DYER COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM SAYS YOUR CHILD MUST BE 5 YEARS OLD BEFORE SEPTEMBER 30TH IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND.. AND MUST PRESENT THE SCHOOL WITH AN UPDATED IMMUNIZATION RECORD, EVIDENCE OF A CURRENT PHYSICAL, CHILD BIRTH CERTIFICATE AND SOCIAL SECURITY CARD.


*** OPENING DATES FOR DYER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL... ***
THURSDAY, JULY 24 - STUDENTS 8A-11A, FRESHMAN ONLY (FUN AND ACTIVITIES DAY)...

TUESDAY, JULY 29 - FRESHMAN AND FRESHMAN PARENTS OPEN HOUSE - PICK UP SCHEDULES, REGISTER FOR PARKING, SCHOOL DAY PICTURES, LOCKER ASSIGNMENTS, MEET TEACHERS, EXPLORE THE SCHOOL...

THURSDAY, JUL 31 - 8A-11A, FRESHMAN ONLY... ATTEND CLASS, BUSES RUN, NO LUNCH SERVED...

THURSDAY JUL 31 - 12P-3P, SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS & SENIORS ONLY... PICK UP SCHEDULES, REGISTER FOR PARKING, SCHOOL DAY PICTURES, LOCKER ASSIGNMENTS... EXPLORE THE SCHOOL...

FRIDAY AUG 1 - ALL STUDENTS, FIRST FULL DAY OF SCHOOL


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ACCORDING TO THE PRESS RELEASE, IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SCHEDULE, CONTACT THE CENTRAL OFFICE AT 731-285-6712.

Weather Where You Are
'PLEASANT' HAS NOT BEEN A WORD THROWN AROUND IN RECENT DAYS, BUT THAT CAN BE SAID FOR TODAY... WITH MILD CONDITIONS AND PLENTY OF SUN.  THE TYPICAL SUMMER WEATHER WILL RETURN IN THE COMING DAYS (HOT, MUGGY), ENJOY THE 'PLEASANT' WHILE YOU CAN.  NO RAIN IS IN SIGHT AS WE SLIDE INTO THE WEEKEND.... AS OF RIGHT NOW.