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Unpopular policy:
(Local News ~ 12/21/01)
Camouflage clothing may be the fashion norm of many Dyer County youths, but at Newbern Elementary School it is as frowned upon as sagging britches, mini-skirts and t-shirts sporting beer ads. A local parent protested this week when her child was asked by the school not to wear clothing made of camouflage-style material. However, Principal Skip Beardsley is standing by his guns: outfits suitable for duck blinds won't become a part of his school's approved wardrobe...
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Identity theft scheme linked to Aztar employee
(Local News ~ 12/21/01)
Four Caruthersville residents were arrested this week in connection with an alleged credit card and identity theft scheme whose victims were patrons of Casino Aztar. On Tuesday, an investigation was conducted regarding credit card fraud and identity theft in the Caruthersville area. ...
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Another anthrax attack likely: Frist
(Local News ~ 12/21/01)
Tennessee's junior U.S. senator said Thursday he believes it is just a matter of time before there is another anthrax attack on the U.S. "The fact that we have not caught the perpetrators (of the anthrax mailed to government and media offices) leads me to believe they are still in the country and probably have an additional supply of anthrax," said Sen. ...
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Shake, rattle and roll
(Local News ~ 12/21/01)
Dyer County residents, like Americans all over the country, have watched their television sets for the last 100 days and worried about the threats posed by terrorism in their communities. But so far as Gary Patterson is concerned, the greater danger for the region remains the likelihood of a major earthquake along the New Madrid fault zone that runs from Arkansas to Illinois...
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Brownies contribute toys to Red Cross
(Local News ~ 12/21/01)
Children who've lost their homes to fires, floods or other disasters will benefit from the generosity of two Brownie troops. The girls in Troops 85 and 149 donated dozens of new toys and games to the Dyer County Chapter of the American Red Cross this week...
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Clifton disappointed with Tennessee trip
(High School Sports ~ 12/21/01)
NASHVILLE - Chad Clifton's return to the Volunteer State didn't go exactly as planned. Playing in his home state for the first time as a professional, the Tennessee Titans spoiled Clifton's homecoming by beating the Green Bay Packers last Sunday 26-20...
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Rematch!!! Dyersburg, Dyer Co. meet again tonight
(High School Sports ~ 12/21/01)
The first round produced a split, but anything is possible when local rivals Dyersburg and Dyer County tangle tonight at DHS. Last week in Newbern, the Lady Trojans captured a 56-50 win over the DC girls before the host Choctaws posted an 83-53 triumph over the boys from Dyersburg. According to Randy Coffman, head coach of the Lady Trojans, normal tendencies change when emotions and rivalries clash...
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Donnie Stewart
(Obituary ~ 12/21/01)
Donnie Stewart, 43, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2001 at his residence. He was produce manager at Country Mart Grocery.
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Molly Bell Randolph
(Obituary ~ 12/21/01)
Molly Bell Randolph, 69, of Tiptonville, died Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2001 at Methodist Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital. She was a retired factory worker.
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Heartmenders present year-round snowmen to Wesley residents
(Community News ~ 12/21/01)
Crafters know that ideas can come from any number of sources. But it's the sharing of those crafts that makes them special. The Heartmenders of the Dyer County Office on Aging are sharing their talents this year by making snowmen for Wesley at Dyersburg Nursing Care. ...
Stories from Friday, December 21, 2001
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