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Fabric's pension issue moved to front of IRS line
(Local News ~ 12/10/01)
Efforts by Dyer County Executive Dr. Jim McCord and U.S. Rep. John Tanner have pushed the contentious Dyersburg Corp. 401(k) matter to the front of the Internal Revenue Service's line of reviews. McCord spoke to Tanner, D-Union City, last week after a State Gazette article detailed the delay in the IRS review of the issue. ...
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Kindness in-kind
(Local News ~ 12/10/01)
There are many organizations in Dyer County that are dependent on volunteers to make their services possible. One of those organizations, Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council, recognized its volunteers Dec. 6 with an appreciation lunch. When Dyer County manager Jean Cook joined Northwest 19 years ago, the organization held an appreciation dinner for its volunteers. ...
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Medical Auxiliary donates toys, holds Christmas card project
(Local News ~ 12/10/01)
Although he's far too slender to ever be mistaken for Santa, Jerry Edmundson looked a little bit like the old man Friday afternoon. He was loaded down with bags of toys donated by a group of elves more commonly known around here as members of the Northwest Tennessee Medical Auxiliary. The doctors' wives brought board games, sports balls, dolls, monster trucks, a cookware play set and other toys...
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Local residents take "ride" with Blue Angels
(Local News ~ 12/10/01)
An opportunity to take a virtual ride with the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels flight demonstration team was afforded Dyer Countians Friday afternoon. "That thing's excellent," said Sgt. Jeff Burns, a Tennessee Army National Guard recruiter, shortly after riding in the simulator. "You don't expect it to be that choppy, but it's very realistic."...
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Red Ribbon Week essay winners recognized
(Local News ~ 12/10/01)
Dyer County schools concluded this year's anti-drug campaign on Friday by announcing the winners of a countywide essay contest. Winners received cash prizes from Dyer County Sheriff Jeff Holt: $50 for first place and $10 for second or third place. This is the seventh year the sheriff's department has helped to sponsor "Red Ribbon Week." Stan Cavness with the Weed and Seed Program presented red T-shirts to each of the winners that read: "Count on me to be drug free."...
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The politics of civil liberty
(Local News ~ 12/10/01)
The growing debate over restrictions placed on civil liberties by the Bush administration following the events of Sept. 11 is actually nothing new in American politics, say two professors of history at Dyersburg State Community College. Dr. J. Clint Clifft and Dr. ...
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Dyer County sales tax collections
(Local News ~ 12/10/01)
Dyer County sales tax collections for the year continued to lag through September, the latest month for which the state has provided figures. County Trustee Judy Patton said last week that local school districts will suffer if sales tax collections don't pick up...
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Search for new chamber CEO nears end
(Local News ~ 12/10/01)
The new president and chief executive officer of the Dyersburg-Dyer County Chamber of Commerce is expected to be named a week from Monday, said the leader of the search committee. "We are finalizing some things," said Don Crews, president of the chamber board of directors. "And are preparing to make an announcement." The candidate was selected on Thursday, when the 18-member search committee made its final evaluations...
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DMS girls down Halls
(High School Sports ~ 12/10/01)
Defensive pressure and improved shooting in the second half lifted the Dyersburg Middle School girls to victory Thursday night over the visiting basketball squad from Halls. After trailing in the early going, the Lady Trojans rallied to take a 50-37 victory in a game with a deceiving final score. "Halls is a much improved team this season," DMS head coach Bubba Cobb said. "This game was much closer than the score indicates."...
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Explosive start boosts Lady Choctaws
(High School Sports ~ 12/10/01)
BRIGHTON - The Dyer County girls made a long, gloomy trip to put away Friday night's competition in short-order form. A bus ride to Tipton County on a rain-soaked night produced a lightning-fast start that launched the Lady Choctaws on the way to 56-35 triumph over the Lady Cardinals. ...
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Fast start carries DC boys to lopsided win at Brighton
(High School Sports ~ 12/10/01)
BRIGHTON - Following Dyer County's dismantling of the home team in Friday night's basketball competition, head coach Butch Hopkins didn't have a lot to say. The Choctaws' 76-39 thrashing of the Cardinals pretty much spoke for itself. Dyer County was hot from the start, hitting three-point goals on four of the first five shots of the evening. ...
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Local field generals reign over region
(High School Sports ~ 12/10/01)
After directing their respective teams to outstanding prep football campaigns, Dyersburg quarterback Josh Dye and Dyer County signal caller Jason Shoulders have been put at the top of their respective "All-Region" teams. Dye was named Most Valuable Player in Region 7-4A with Shoulders tabbed the MVP of the Region 7-3A offensive squad...
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Benjamin F. "Frank" Campbell
(Obituary ~ 12/10/01)
Benjamin F. "Frank" Campbell, 79, of Union City, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2001 at Obion County Nursing Home. He was owner/operator of Family Bakery of Union City, a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Union City, member of Calvary Quartet for 20 years, church choir, former Civitan and past president, district governor for Valley District of Civitan and an avid woodworker...
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Jimmie Lois Clark
(Obituary ~ 12/10/01)
Jimmie Lois Clark, 87, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was a retired farmer and a Baptist.
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Sannie Ruth Erwin
(Obituary ~ 12/10/01)
Sannie Ruth Erwin, 94, of Tiptonville, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001 at Methodist Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital. She was a retired school teacher with Phillipy School, oldest active member of Tiptonville Church of Christ, a member of Lake County Senior Citizens Club and a former private piano teacher...
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Wilson Junior Jones
(Obituary ~ 12/10/01)
Wilson Junior Jones, 60, of Hornbeak, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001 at his residence. He was a commercial fisherman.
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Adam Scott Jowers
(Obituary ~ 12/10/01)
Adam Scott Jowers, 8, of Blytheville, Ark., died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001 at his residence. He was a student at Immaculate Conception Catholic School and a member of First Baptist Church.
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Robbie Julia Long
(Obituary ~ 12/10/01)
Robbie Julia Long, 83, of Bonicord, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001 at Methodist Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital. She was a retired music teacher.
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William Alexander Sigman Jr.
(Obituary ~ 12/10/01)
William Alexander Sigman Jr., 79, of Dyersburg, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2001 at Methodist Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital. He was owner/operator of Forked Deer Hardware, a member of First United Methodist Church, a mason and decorated World War II bomber pilot. ...
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A powerhouse of professionalism, energy and compassion
(Community News ~ 12/10/01)
Forget Lynda Carter. If Wonder Woman truly existed, she'd be a petite blond with a big heart, a penchant for perfectionism and an impressive balancing act. She'd be Sandy Prince. "Sandy is a true friend. Sandy is the kind of woman you want your daughter to grow up to be like," friend Shawn Edwards said. ...
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Open for the holidays today, Clifton's one of five homes on tour
(Community News ~ 12/10/01)
This time last year, Woody and Marilyn Clifton were just settling in to their new home at 1636 Lannom Dr. Today, they're opening it to the public. Theirs is one of five homes on the Dyersburg Woman's Club biennial Christmas Pilgrimage of Homes. The tour will take place from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Admission is $8. Maps and tickets are available at any home or at the club home, located at 915 Tibbs St...
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Dyer County scoops first place in state 4-H Week contest
(Community News ~ 12/10/01)
The Dyer County 4-H program won top honors and $300 for having the state's best 4-H Week promotional campaign this fall. Meredith McBride believes Dyer County's secret weapon is creativity. The Three Oaks Middle School seventh-grader said Dyer County conducted several unique promotional activities...
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