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Kirk lawsuit against First Citizens dismissed
(Local News ~ 12/26/01)
A Dyersburg businessman's lawsuit against First Citizens National Bank alleging that the bank reneged on a repurchase agreement has been dismissed in Dyer County Chancery Court. Steve Kirk, operator of S&P Apparel, formerly Washtex, on Morgan Road in Dyersburg, claimed in the lawsuit, filed Nov. ...
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Kwanzaa program to celebrate cultural heritage
(Local News ~ 12/26/01)
Dyer Countians are being encouraged to celebrate their cultural heritage this week by participating in a special Kwanzaa program Saturday night. The event is free and begins at 6 p.m. in the Bruce Recreation Center. Kwanzaa was established in 1966 as a celebration of African-American heritage and values, but organizers of this Kwanzaa program plan to turn it into a celebration of diversity...
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City recognizes local Post Office
(Local News ~ 12/26/01)
Dyersburg Mayor Bill Revell delivered a proclamation from the city to the crew of the downtown Post Office on Friday acknowledging their efforts on behalf of local residents in the wake of the Sept. 11 tragedy. The proclamation points out that, given the risks postal workers have had to face from terrorist threats like anthrax, they have continued to perform above and beyond the call of duty during this Christmas season. ...
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Sharing their holiday spirit
(Local News ~ 12/26/01)
Decorating for the holidays is a labor of love that many make a Christmas tradition. It's also something the entire community can enjoy. For several years, the Newbern City Beautiful Commission has recognized residents' efforts with its holiday decoration contest. For this year's contest, judges for the commission looked for the best decorations that fell into the categories of commercial, door and traditional. And the winners are:...
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Fire burns warehouse
(Local News ~ 12/26/01)
Firefighters had to battle not only a fire but also bitter cold conditions early this morning. The cause of the fire at Ed's Warehouse Salvage, 1980 Brewer Road, was still under investigation at press time. Firefighters laid a water supply line from a nearby hydrant to extinguish the blaze, but water on the ground quickly froze, making even the simple task of walking treacherous...
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Jewelry store in Mall burglarized
(Local News ~ 12/26/01)
Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the burglary of Zales Jewelry Store, located in the Dyersburg Mall, early Monday morning. According to a police report, as much as $65,000 in jewelry, including chains, bracelets, rings, watches, diamond hearts and other items were taken from seven display cases in the store...
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Dyersburg teams, Dyer County girls travel to Martin while Choctaws play host.
(High School Sports ~ 12/26/01)
While the Christmas break and New Year's holiday mean gifts and giving with hugs and kisses under the mistletoe, local basketball coaches would much rather see solid defense and some success with the "give-and-go." As the youngsters learn to manipulate new video games or find the missing puzzle pieces Santa left behind, hoops mentors at both Dyersburg and Dyer County high schools will focus on getting their respective teams into competitive modes for action scheduled in both Martin and Newbern.. ...
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Kathryn M. Coburn
(Obituary ~ 12/26/01)
Kathryn M. Coburn, 75, of Tigrett, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2001 at Methodist Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital. She was a retired cook and a member of the Tigrett Church of Christ.
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Dennis Lamar Irving
(Obituary ~ 12/26/01)
Dennis Lamar Irving, 53, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2001 at Methodist Hospital-Central in Memphis. He was a retired meat cutter.
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Flossie White Lee
(Obituary ~ 12/26/01)
Flossie White Lee, 87, of Dyersburg died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001 at Methodist Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital. She was a member of East Dyersburg Pentecostal Church.
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Mary Kathryn Pipkin
(Obituary ~ 12/26/01)
Mary Kathryn Pipkin, 77, of Dyersburg died Friday, Dec. 21, 2001, at Methodist Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital. A 1942 graduate of Dyersburg High School, she was the retired Director of Medical Records at Parkview Hospital. She was a member of First Baptist Church, XYZ Group, and the Fidelis Sunday School Class...
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Earnestine Barnes
(Obituary ~ 12/26/01)
Earnestine Barnes, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2001 at Methodist Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital.
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T.M. Wyatt
(Obituary ~ 12/26/01)
T.M. Wyatt died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001.
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An addiction the family can enjoy
(Community News ~ 12/26/01)
So how many rolls of film did you take yesterday as the kids plowed through their Christmas presents? Now, what's going to happen to them in a few weeks after you've shown them to everyone and sent copies to Grandma and Grandpa? You'll probably do the same thing as everyone else - put them aside so you can put them in albums when you get around to it. Tonya Hill used to be one of those people...
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