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Fishing rule changes likely
(Local News ~ 10/22/01)
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency banned commercial crappie fishing this year, but that step may not have been enough to ensure the fishes' future. Actually, TWRA Fisheries Chief Bill Reeves said the action "left the crappie fishery in limbo."...
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Chili supper, auction
(Local News ~ 10/22/01)
Dyersburg High School seniors, from left, Jodie Holder, Asia Kanable, Julia Prince, Lori Brooke Autry and Mausami Patel hold an invitation to the DHS 2002 Project Graduation committee chili supper and silent auction. The event will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, prior to the DHS vs. ...
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Hospital's volunteer chaplains help heal souls
(Local News ~ 10/22/01)
When a tragedy occurs, people often need more than just medical care. They need spiritual first aid. They need comfort. They need the reassuring words of a hospital chaplain. That's where Methodist Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital Chaplain Ron Mann and his team of volunteer chaplains come in. They help families through the rough times when a loved one is injured or even killed...
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Police recover stolen cars
(Local News ~ 10/22/01)
Dyersburg police recovered two stolen cars following a pursuit Thursday night. Two DPD officers spotted one of the vehicles, a 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass, being driven on Countryman Street at about 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Officers tried to stop the car, and it did briefly to let two juvenile passengers out but then sped off. Officers pursued the car through Mill Town. The driver and a passenger bailed out of the car on Ayers St. but left the vehicle in drive, according to a police report...
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BE CAREFUL OUT THERE
(Local News ~ 10/22/01)
Kerry Bizzle presents a boat safety class to about 50 youngsters 16 and under during the Ducks Unlimited Butch Stahlman Greenwing Day at the Eddie Anderson farm Saturday morning.
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New school transportation director named
(Local News ~ 10/22/01)
Kris Kent made a short detour in life and then ended up right back where he started five years ago at the Dyer County School System Transportation Center. The 27-year-old Kent has been named as the director of transportation for the school system, replacing Joe Markham who resigned the post in mid-September to accept a position at a private preparatory school in Florida...
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School is back in session
(Local News ~ 10/22/01)
Dyersburg and Dyer County schools will be back in session on Monday morning at 8 a.m. following two-weeks of Fall Break and Intersession classes. As students file back into their classrooms, the second nine-week grading period of the year gets underway. The next official holiday will be Thanksgiving, Nov. 21-23. The second session ends on Dec. 21 for Winter Break, and the third nine-week grading period begins Jan. 7...
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Men waive to grand jury on kidnapping, robbery charges.
(Local News ~ 10/22/01)
A pair of Lauderdale County men accused of kidnapping and robbery waived preliminary hearings and had their bonds lowered Friday in Dyersburg Municipal Court. Roosevelt "President" Taylor, 24, of Ripley and Sammy Henson, 18, of Halls, are accused along with a 17-year-old boy in two separate robberies early in the morning of Oct. 13...
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Mission March has 11th overall winner in 11 years
(Local News ~ 10/22/01)
On a perfect day for running Saturday, Kevin Wheeler of Campbell, Mo., became the 11th different overall winner in as many years in the Mission March 5K run. "We've had 11 different people win in 11 years," said the Rev. Jerry Edmundson, executive director of the Dyersburg-Dyer County Union Mission, sponsor of the race and its accompanying mile youth race and two-mile walk. "Some of them have entered the next year but not won."...
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Vols adjust for win
(High School Sports ~ 10/22/01)
Who was that masked football team in the white hats at Tuscaloosa? Tennessee defeated Alabama for the seventh straight time Saturday, 35-24, and, in so doing, treaded on uncharted turf. No team has ever mastered the Tide like the Vols have. Only Texas owns an eight-game unbeaten streak against 'Bama (7-0-1). ...
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Football extravaganza set for finale at Harmon Field
(High School Sports ~ 10/22/01)
Friday night's regular-season football finale between Dyer County and Covington for the Region 7-3A title is plenty big on its own, but an extravaganza planned to celebrate 74 years of action at Harmon Field will certainly help fill the evening with memories...
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Choctaws 'pick off' winless Fayette-Ware
(High School Sports ~ 10/22/01)
SOMERVILLE - Friday night's contest between Dyer County and Fayette-Ware was filled with plenty of excitement, some hard hits, a lot of turnovers and a bunch of scoring plays. And all of the points belonged to the Choctaws. Dyer County took advantage of 10 Fayette-Ware turnovers to roll to a 32-0 triumph and snap a two-game losing skid...
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Trojans spread wealth at Craigmont
(High School Sports ~ 10/22/01)
MEMPHIS - Dyersburg spread the wealth, took advantage of numerous opportunities and left the Bluff City with a 21-6 victory over host Craigmont Friday night. The Trojans battled the Chiefs at Raliegh-Egypt's field. Dyersburg, 7-2 overall, 3-0 in the region, took a 21-0 halftime lead in this non-region battle and will await Jackson-North Side for this Friday's Region 7-4A championship game at J.C. Sawyers Stadium. The Trojans hope to capture their third regional crown in the past five seasons...
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Beadie Mae Brimm
(Obituary ~ 10/22/01)
Beadie Mae Brimm, 66, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2001 at her residence. She was a homemaker.
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Lucille Johnson Harris
(Obituary ~ 10/22/01)
Lucille Johnson Harris, 97, of Dyersburg, died Friday, Oct. 19, 2001 at Baptist Hospital-Desoto in Southaven, Miss. She was a homemaker and a member of First United Methodist Church.
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Edwin Hall Hicks
(Obituary ~ 10/22/01)
Edwin Hall Hicks, 71, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2001 at Methodist Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital. He was a retired Dyersburg city employee and a member of Trinity Baptist Church.
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Willie Martin
(Obituary ~ 10/22/01)
Willie Martin, 91, of Ridgely, died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2001 at Methodist Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital. He was a farmer.
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Florence Mincey
(Obituary ~ 10/22/01)
Florence Mincey, 89, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2001 at Methodist Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital. She was a homemaker.
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Daisy Parker
(Obituary ~ 10/22/01)
Daisy Parker, 102, of Dyersburg, died Friday, Oct. 19, 2001 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Center. She was a member of the Mother and Deacon Board of Tabernacle Baptist Church and St. Mary Order Eastern Star Chapter 125 in Dyersburg.
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Pauline Park Radford
(Obituary ~ 10/22/01)
Pauline Park Radford, 85, of Trimble, died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2001 at Baptist Hospital in Union City. She was a homemaker, a member of Trimble First Baptist Church, 89'ers and Trimble Community Club.
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Margaret Tidwell
(Obituary ~ 10/22/01)
Margaret Tidwell, 86, of Kenton, died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2001 at Wesley Care of Dyersburg. She was a homemaker and a member of New Bethlehem Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
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Noel T. Younger
(Obituary ~ 10/22/01)
Noel T. Younger, 76, of Newbern, died Friday, Oct. 19, 2001. He was a retired employee of the Illinois Central Railroad.
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How long will I have to wear braces?
(Business ~ 10/22/01)
In general, active treatment time with orthodontic appliances ranges from I year to 3 years. The actual time depends on the growth of the patients mouth and fare, the cooperation of the patient, and die severity of the problem. After braces are removed, a patient may have to wear a retainer for some time to keep the teeth in their new positions. The need for a retainer and the length of time it will be worn is determined by the orthodontist...
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Diabetic Retinopathy
(Business ~ 10/22/01)
It is important to know that diabetic retinopathy may be present without any symptoms. You may never notice changes in your vision. A medical examination is the only way to find changes inside your eye. Early detection of diabetic retinopathy is the best protection against vision loss...
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Fibromyalgia
(Business ~ 10/22/01)
Fibromyalgia is a condition where one might have achiness, pain and tenderness in the muscles all over their body. This condition may also cause you to be fatigued, chronic headaches, restless sleep, etc. The exact cause of fibromyalgia is not known. There are specific symptoms, namely achiness and pain "all over the body" and at least 11 of 18 tender points (areas that when touched cause pain) that must be present to accurately diagnose fibromyalgia...
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FIRST VISIT TO THE DENTIST
(Business ~ 10/22/01)
Many parents are reluctant to bring young children to the dentist for fear of their behavior. What should a parent expect from their behavior. What should a parent expect from their children? Many children surprise their parents and do great. It is the job of the dentist to create a safe environment for the child. ...
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Child ear infections
(Business ~ 10/22/01)
Not a day goes by that I don't see one or more children in my office with a middle ear infection (otitis media). In fact, middle ear infection is so common, that by age 3 years, nearly 80 percent have had at least one episode and many have had several recurrences. ...
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UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED
(Business ~ 10/22/01)
If you are in a motor vehicle accident and the driver of the other vehicle is at fault but has no insurance, you can recover under your own auto insurance or that of the driver of the vehicle in which you are a passenger if you have uninsured and underinsured coverage (UM coverage) You simply claim your damages on your own UM coverage or on the UM coverage of the vehicle in which you are riding. ...
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Staying Sharp
(Business ~ 10/22/01)
There is evidence that vitamin E supplements may help us stay mentally sharp. As we get older, it is not uncommon to experience cognitive decline, which means losing the ability to think, remember, and make rational decisions. Now, research with vitamin E suggests that there is a connection between the antioxidant vitamin and maintaining healthy brain cells as we age. ...
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Your Child's First Dental Visit
(Business ~ 10/22/01)
Your child's first set of teeth is very important. Strong, healthy primary teeth help your child chew food easily, learn to speak clearly, smile and look attractive. Your child's overall health can be affected if diseased and broken primary teeth are not treated early. ...
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The new market picture:
(Business ~ 10/22/01)
When the stock market soars - as it did throughout the late 1990s - even experienced investors may forget that the market can be a risky business. But when the stock market takes a downturn, many investors begin to evaluate their portfolio's risk exposure. ...
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Goober headlining UTM's Festival of Southern Cultures
(Community News ~ 10/22/01)
George Lindsey, best known for his portrayal of Goober on "The Andy Griffith Show," will speak at UT Martin at 7 p.m. Tuesday as part of the university's ninth annual Festival of Southern Cultures. The festival runs today through Friday and features the theme "Southern Families: The Ties That Bind." All events are open to the public...
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Dyersburg Beauty Spot
(Community News ~ 10/22/01)
The yard of Dr. and Mrs. Jim Caylor, 1731 Lake Rd., has been chosen as the Dyersburg Beauty Spot for October. The Dyersburg City Beautification Committee selected the yard specifically for the beautiful five-seed fescue lawn underneath the mature shade trees, which they noted was quite an accomplishment...
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