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Schools are prepared for the new age of security
(Local News ~ 10/29/01)
The new age of tightened security being launched by towns and cities across the State of Tennessee isn't a major cause of concern for Principal Sam Miles of Dyersburg High School. Miles believes DHS, like thousands of other schools across America, already have workable plans in place to handle most any eventuality. ...
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Student athletes honored by Wendy's
(Local News ~ 10/29/01)
Three Dyer County seniors have been nominated for national recognition as "scholar-citizen-athletes" in the Wendy's High School Heisman Program. Orentheus Taylor and Molly Williams of Dyersburg High School and Jamie Bard of Dyer County High School were nominated based upon admirable performances on the athletic field, in the classroom and in their communities, said Archie Griffin, two-time winner of the prestigious Heisman Trophy and spokesperson for the Wendy's program...
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Herron: special session undesirable, but necessary
(Local News ~ 10/29/01)
State Sen. Roy Herron doesn't want to return to Nashville for a special session of the Legislature, but he fears that otherwise the state will be irreparably harmed. "There's no one who wants to stay home any more than I do right now, for I'm certainly enjoying being home in West Tennessee with my wife and sons," Herron, D-Dresden, said by telephone Friday from his Dresden office. ...
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$12.2 million lawsuit filed in death of boys on bicycle
(Local News ~ 10/29/01)
The parents of two boys killed when the bicycle they were riding was struck by a van have filed a $12.2 million wrongful death lawsuit against Methodist-LeBonheur Hospitals. The lawsuit was filed Thursday on behalf of Dolly and Tony Walton by Dyersburg attorney Noel H. ...
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Cleanup Day is a success
(Local News ~ 10/29/01)
Saturday marked the fourth time in two years area citizens set out to clean up litter on Dyersburg city streets, and Sherrie Revell, chairperson of the campaign, says she is really beginning to see a difference. "The amount of litter we found on Saturday is nothing compared to the volumes in past years," Mrs. Revell said. "I believe our cleanup program is really paying dividends."...
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Military Mail booth a success
(Local News ~ 10/29/01)
Volunteers collected almost 400 cards and letters from area residents to American military personnel around the world at the Dyersburg Mall this Saturday. The effort was part of the Military Mail Project sponsored locally by the Family Community Education Clubs. ...
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Holiday extravaganza offers one-stop shopping
(Local News ~ 10/29/01)
A special one-day marketplace could make Christmas gift shopping a breeze for Dyer Countians. Businesses that usually sell their wares through home parties are throwing a party for the whole community 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Lannom Center, 2000 Commerce Ave. They're calling it the Holiday Shopping Extravaganza. "This is new for Dyer County," event organizer Blair Chitwood said. It's an idea she has considered for several years...
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Life Choices fund-raiser banquet is Thursday
(Local News ~ 10/29/01)
It was just a year ago when Life Choices Pregnancy Support Center of Dyersburg held its first fundraising dinner. And what a growing year it has been. Thanks to that almost $16,000 event, the Life Choices board was able to hire director Natalie Wilson and soon after her hiring began helping clients, all before the opening of its center in September...
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Safety precautions keep Halloween fun
(Local News ~ 10/29/01)
Halloween is usually a fun time for children. They get to dress up and collect candy. But, it can also be a time for injuries. Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center in Memphis reported that the chances of a child being hit by a car and killed increase fourfold on Halloween. ...
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Donations for flags still needed
(Local News ~ 10/29/01)
Shortly after the terrorist attacks on the U.S., Dyersburg High School senior Jenny O'Connell began a personal crusade to get "Old Glory" into every classroom in Dyer County and Dyersburg. She has now been joined in that campaign by the Dyersburg Police Department Explorer's Post and American Legion Post #30. So far, they have raised about $800 of the $6,000 necessary to purchase 240 2-foot by 3-foot American flags...
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Panthers end DMS win streak
(High School Sports ~ 10/29/01)
During an unprecedented winning streak, the Dyersburg Middle School football team has survived with solid offense, tough defense and a little luck. In Saturday's clash with Martin Middle School for the regional championship, Dyersburg's only luck proved to be bad...
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Chargers run past Dyer County
(High School Sports ~ 10/29/01)
For a half, Friday night's contest between Covington and Dyer County for the Region 7-3A crown was a wild game of swap out. With a standing-room-only crowd on hand to witness the final game at legendary Harmon Field, the visiting Chargers and the underdog Choctaws filled the first 24 minutes of play with a lot of big-play offense and hard-hitting defense. ...
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Defense smashes North Side attack
(High School Sports ~ 10/29/01)
Not only was it senior night for Dyersburg, but it was the night for the Region 7-4A championship. The 7-2 Trojans were battling the 8-1 North Side Indians in a rivalry that sparked to life in 1997 when the Trojans established themselves as a 4A power at the expense of the homestanding Indians...
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met at the end of the field
(High School Sports ~ 10/29/01)
After Dyersburg had defeated Jackson -North Side for the Region 7-4A title Friday night at J.C. Sawyers Stadium, the victorious and ebullient Trojans met at the end of the field, as they always do. But DHS assistant coach Grady Andrews, beaming with a big smile, looked up at the scoreboard and said, "see fellas, 24 hours a day, seven days a week." The final score? It was 24-7, ironically in keeping with the Trojans' commitment to winning the title, their third in five years...
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Trojans reload for title
(High School Sports ~ 10/29/01)
Consider a couple of things for a moment. First of all, there isn't one Dyersburg player who was in uniform Friday night that played on that 13-1 team of 1997, the first regional championship team. Yet, here we are five seasons later and the Trojans have just picked up their third regional championship...
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DMS puts wraps on fine campaign
(High School Sports ~ 10/29/01)
Only minutes after Dyersburg Middle School dropped a 14-6 heartbreaker to Martin to end the 2001 campaign, head coach Mark Schneider started getting his eighth grade players ready for their next outing - next year at Dyersburg High School. "I expect each and every one of you out for football next year," the coach said Saturday in a private gathering with the eighth graders in the north end zone at DMS. ...
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Wayne Dunavant
(Obituary ~ 10/29/01)
Wayne Dunavant, 80, of Dukedom, died Thursday, October 25, 2001, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City. He was a retired brick mason, former owner of Dunavant Tractor Company in South Fulton, a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of Oak Grove Church of Christ...
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Pearlie MacPhillip
(Obituary ~ 10/29/01)
Pearlie MacPhillip, 70, of Chicago, Ill., formerly of Ripley, died Wednesday, October 24, 2001, in a Chicago hospital. She was a housewife.
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Goldie Faye Coach
(Obituary ~ 10/29/01)
Goldie Faye Coach, 81, of Henning, died Wednesday, October 24, 2001, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Lauderdale. She was a housewife.
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FUMC trick-or-treating for UNICEF
(Community News ~ 10/29/01)
Youth from First United Methodist Church in Dyersburg will be trick-or-treating early this year. But instead of bags stretched out for candy, these youngsters will be coming around Dyersburg neighborhoods with orange cans asking for donations to the United Nation's Children's Fund...
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A crown jewel
(Community News ~ 10/29/01)
When Hayti High School was looking for a choir director last year, there was one name that popped immediately into the mind of band director Bobby Baker. Carolyn Burnett. He knew it was a good choice. "She's one fantastic musician," said Baker of Dyersburg. ...
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patriotic pumpkin
(Community News ~ 10/29/01)
Carol Kirk, 2143 Aztec Drive, took a patriotic approach to fall decorating this year. She dressed her scarecrow in red, white and blue; painted the pumpkins with stars; and added flags. A blessing on the nation and a patriotic pumpkin are highlights of a fall display in the front yard of Bob and Carol Kirk, 2143 Aztec Drive...
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ghouls and goblins
(Community News ~ 10/29/01)
The home of Tim and Angie Copeland at 159 Woodside Lane in the Rolling Meadows subdivision is decorated with frightening ghouls and goblins as well as a giant spider web in anticipation of Halloween.
Stories from Monday, October 29, 2001
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