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Condemned killer Steven Ray Thacker more complex than just a cold-blooded killer
(Local News ~ 02/13/02)
Steven Ray Thacker, condemned murderer of Dyersburg businessman Ray Patterson, is a cold-blooded killer. That's what a Lake County jury apparently believed last week when they found Thacker guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced him to death for the stabbing death of Patterson, 52, on Jan. 2, 2000...
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Jackson man says he killed swan; bird-watchers appalled at $381.50 penalty
(Local News ~ 02/13/02)
A Jackson man has confessed to killing a trumpeter swan in Lauderdale County, but bird-watchers aren't happy with the results. David Evans Jr., 43, of Shiloh Drive in Jackson, was charged with illegal taking of wildlife, a state law. He was scheduled to appear in Lauderdale County General Sessions Court last Thursday, but he forfeited that option Feb. ...
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Master plan needed for old DMS
(Local News ~ 02/13/02)
Local government officials and leaders of various Dyersburg organizations agreed Monday to have a master plan developed for the old section of Dyersburg Middle School on College Street before there is further speculation on its use as a civic center...
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County will retain old jail for overflow: Holt
(Local News ~ 02/13/02)
When Dyer County's new jail is completed in spring 2003 the county will retain the old jail for overflow, Sheriff Jeff Holt said Tuesday. "We will use it as we need it," Holt said. "We're able to handle most of the weekenders each week, but we're getting a little bit of a backlog because of our census of regular prisoners...
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Winchester's term on Federal Reserve advisory council ends
(Local News ~ 02/13/02)
Katie Winchester has met quarterly with the Federal Reserve Board for the last three years, and she believes the experience has affected her outlook. "It changes your perspective," she said. "It makes you more aware of the bigger picture. You don't limit your decisions to what's happening in West Tennessee." As a member of the Federal Advisory Council to the Federal Reserve Board, Winchester said she realized that the economic trends she saw in West Tennessee were visible throughout the nation. ...
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Tournament Schedule
(High School Sports ~ 02/13/02)
District 13-AAA at Hardin Co. High School Saturday Girls' Semifinals (1) Dyersburg vs. (4) Hardin Co., 3:30 p.m. (2) Jackson North Side vs. (3) Jackson Central-Merry, 6:30 p.m. Boys' Semifinals (1) Dyersburg vs. (4) Jackson North Side, 5 p.m. (2) Jackson Central-Merry vs. (3) Hardin Co., 8 p.m...
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Riggs, Davis cap Bethel home careers
(High School Sports ~ 02/13/02)
Stephanie Riggs, of Dyersburg, and Wendi Davis, of Newbern, closed out the home portion of their four-year Bethel College basketball careers by downing Central Baptist College 94-74 Monday night at Baker Fieldhouse in McKenzie. Riggs, a former Dyersburg High School standout, scored nine points in Bethel's victory. Davis, a former Dyer County High School prep star, made three steals in the game to help boost the Lady Wildcats' offensive effort...
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Mable Laverne Luckett Boane Branam
(Obituary ~ 02/13/02)
Mable Laverne Luckett Boane Branam, 70, of Halls, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002 at Methodist Hospital-North in Memphis. She was a retired factory employee and private duty sitter and a member of the Church of Christ.
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Edward Lee Johnson
(Obituary ~ 02/13/02)
Edward Lee Johnson, 75, of Mount Juliet, died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2002.
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Virginia M. Kirk
(Obituary ~ 02/13/02)
Virginia M. Kirk, 87, of Dyersburg, died, Monday, Feb. 11, 2002 at her residence. She was a homemaker, a member of First United Methodist Church, a member of Pink Ladies Hospital Auxiliary, Alma Potts Sunday School Class and an avid traveler.
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Aaron Junior Shirley
(Obituary ~ 02/13/02)
Aaron Junior Shirley, 74, of Ridgely, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002 in Jackson. He was a retired police officer, a member of Willingham Baptist Church and a member of Fraternal Order of Police.
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James H. Tucker
(Obituary ~ 02/13/02)
James H. Tucker, 77, of McDaniels, Ky., formerly of Finley, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002 at Hillcrest Manor Health Care in Washington Court House, Ohio. He was an auto body technician with Tucker Body Shop, a World War II Marine veteran and a Member of Longfield V.F.W...
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Cora Dial
(Obituary ~ 02/13/02)
Cora Dial, of Ridgely, died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002 at Ridgely Care and Rehabilitation Center.
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Hattie Ridley
(Obituary ~ 02/13/02)
Hattie Ridley, of Milwaukee, Wis., formerly of Dyersburg, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002 at Milwaukee Hospital.
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YMCA grand opening is Saturday
(Community News ~ 02/13/02)
It's a party and you're invited. The YMCA of Dyer County will have its grand opening for its new location from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday. "It's a day for the community to come and see their YMCA," said Tom Grueser, executive director of the YMCA of Dyer County. Slated for the day:...
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