-
Investigators say signs point to an accident in crash of jet that killed at least 265 people
(Local News ~ 11/13/01)
NEW YORK (AP) - Investigators scoured wreckage in search of the flight data recorder from a Dominican Republic-bound jetliner that crashed in a waterfront neighborhood, killing at least 265 people in the latest aviation calamity to strike the nation...
-
Success Makers: unsung victory for DMS students
(Local News ~ 11/13/01)
Taxpayers who complain about lack of accountability from public schools need to take a hard look at the "Success Makers" program at Dyersburg Middle School. In the span of just nine weeks, 61 students made equivalency gains in math and/or reading skills ranging from one half to 1-1/4 years. Last week, the three DMS teachers involved with the program, Laurie Kerr, Debra Hart and Valarie Lemons, arranged an awards pizza party for the students who accomplished the most remarkable gains...
-
Veteran' s sacrifices bought nation's freedom: speaker
(Local News ~ 11/13/01)
Sacrifices of the nation's veterans bought the freedom Americans enjoy today, the commander of the local Tennessee Army National Guard unit told about 250 at Veterans Day ceremonies in downtown Dyersburg on Monday. "This year, two short months after suffering the most horrific act of war in our country's history, it is only right that we pay tribute to those whose sacrifice and selfless service purchased for us the privileges of freedom, democracy and unmatched opportunity that we enjoy in the United States - the greatest nation on Earth," said Capt. ...
-
Dyer County likely to be split in redistricting: Cole
(Local News ~ 11/13/01)
Dyer County is likely to be split and placed into two different House districts as a result of redistricting, state Rep. Ronnie Cole, D-Dyersburg, told the county commission Monday night. "I think Dyer County probably will be split," Cole said. "Quite frankly, it makes it easier to do that with me leaving the General Assembly." Cole announced in July that he will not run for re-election to the District 78 (Crockett and Dyer counties) seat he has held in the Legislature for a decade. ...
-
New flag at Wesley marks Veterans Day observance
(Local News ~ 11/13/01)
Wesley at Dyersburg Nursing Center observed Veterans Day on Monday with a flag ceremony. Veterans who work or reside at the center replaced the center's old flag with one donated by employee Holly Slavings, who was in the Air Force. Participating in the ceremony were residents Billy Pickard and Aldon Lowe and employees Mark Stabenow and Cecil McIntosh. ...
-
McGwire-Retirement
(High School Sports ~ 11/13/01)
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Mark McGwire's retirement announcement came at the perfect time for the St. Louis Cardinals, even if they didn't appreciate the way the news was delivered. On Monday, general manager Walt Jocketty, manager Tony La Russa and the rest of the front office convened in Phoenix for annual organizational meetings. ...
-
Newbern, DMS split hoops twinbill
(High School Sports ~ 11/13/01)
A pair of games with similar beginnings turned into victory for the Newbern girls and Dyersburg boys in basketball action Monday night at historic War Memorial Gymnasium in Newbern. The Lady Cherokees opened a big early lead and held on to take a 31-26 triumph over the Lady Trojans in the opener. Newbern's boys got off to a fast start on the way to a 70-37 victory in the nightcap...
-
Wilma A. Gray
(Obituary ~ 11/13/01)
Wilma A. Gray, 94, of Dyersburg, died Monday, November 12, 2001 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home.
-
Inez Fitzpatrick
(Obituary ~ 11/13/01)
Inez Fitzpatrick, 82, of Obion, died Sunday, November 11, 2001 at Beverly Health Care in Union City. She was a retired employee of garment manufacturing and a member of Obion Church of Christ.
-
Kevin Ray Reeves
(Obituary ~ 11/13/01)
Kevin Ray Reeves, 33, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, November 6, 2001 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Lauderdale. He was self-employed.
-
Evie Robinson
(Obituary ~ 11/13/01)
Evie Robinson, 80, of Dyersburg, died Monday, November 12, 2001 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Home. She was a retired employee of Chuppa Knife Company and attended the Free Holiness church.
-
Majorie Scott
(Obituary ~ 11/13/01)
Majorie Scott, 74, of Tigrett, died Thursday, November 8, 2001 at her residence. She was a domestic worker.
-
Roy Livingston
(Obituary ~ 11/13/01)
Roy Livingston, 49, of Newbern, died Sunday, November 11, 2001 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Cosmopolitan Funeral Services.
-
Johnny Tarver
(Obituary ~ 11/13/01)
Johnny Tarver, of Tiptonville, died Monday, November 12, 2001 at Methodist Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital.
-
News and views for across the Mid-South
(Outdoors ~ 11/13/01)
Young bucks: Congratulations to all the young boys and girls from this past juvenile deer season. We had a great time with the kids we escorted, many of which took deer. But whether any of the kids who were out there with family of friends harvested a deer or not, they were all successful for the simple reason of enjoying the great outdoors and the fellowship and bond with their escorts...
-
Pageants slated
(Community News ~ 11/13/01)
The combined Miss UT Martin and Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival pageant is set for 7 p.m. Saturday in the Harriet Fulton Performing Arts Theatre in the Fine and Performing Arts building on the campus of the University of Tennessee at Martin. The winners of each crown qualify to compete in the 2002 Miss Tennessee Scholarship Pageant in Jackson...
-
"We were bound to finish it!"
(History ~ 11/13/01)
This week we will continue the story about Watt McLean and his experience in the Pacific during World War II. Even though the war was being waged around the world, it was not unusual for a guy in the service to make some kind of connection with some one back home. ...
-
Random Notes Nov. 14
(Column ~ 11/13/01)
The camouflage on Saturday across the Homestead/ACE Hardware store was thicker than any I'd ever seen on any duck blind. It was hard to tell how many hunters and outdoors enthusiasts were there because of the camo, but for sure, the store's annual Hunter's Day Out extravaganza is a hit. From U.S. Fish and Wildlife informational displays to a shotgun giveaway to hotdogs and Pepsi, it was the place to be...
Stories from Tuesday, November 13, 2001
Browse other days