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Methodist donates ambulance to city
(Local News ~ 03/27/02)
An old ambulance will find new life as Dyersburg's communications command vehicle. Methodist Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital and its ambulance service donated the 1991 ambulance to the city Tuesday afternoon. Dyersburg Fire Capt. Tommy Gibbons said he hopes to have the interior reconfigured and the unit ready for service within six weeks...
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U.S. 1, AirTrans 0
(Local News ~ 03/27/02)
In the shadow of the Pyramid in Memphis, where the biggest boxing match of the year is slated to take place June 8, the United States government won Round 1 of its tussle with Dyer County businessman Freddie Ford. But the scrap is far from over. U.S. ...
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From dramas to special services, area churches celebrate Easter
(Local News ~ 03/27/02)
At the mention of Easter, thoughts often turn to chocolate bunnies, colored eggs and pretty dresses. But area churches are focusing their attention elsewhere -- on the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Here is a listing of how some area churches are observing the latter part of Holy Week:...
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Guilty plea to statutory rape of relative brings two-year sentence
(Local News ~ 03/27/02)
A Dyersburg man pleaded guilty in Dyer County Circuit Court Tuesday to a charge of statutory rape of a relative and was sentenced to serve two years in prison. Earnest Ray, 44, of 2230 St. John Ave., Apt. 27, pleaded guilty to having consensual sexual intercourse with a 16-year-old female relative on Nov. ...
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AP All-State - Boys
(High School Sports ~ 03/27/02)
The 2002 Associated Press All-State boys prep basketball team as selected from nominations by member newspapers, radio stations and television stations: FIRST TEAM G-Trey Pearson, South Fulton G-Demarco Polk, Stratford G-Mario Moore, Antioch F-Julian Terrell, Ezell-Harding F-Derrick Byars, Ridgeway...
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CORRECTS 11th graf to show Flatt Mr. Basketball finalist ONLY
With BC-BKH--AP All-State-List
(High School Sports ~ 03/27/02)
Finding basketball talent in Tennessee isn't tough, but Nashville turned out to be the place to look this season. Demarco Polk of Stratford, Mario Moore of Antioch and Julian Terrell of Ezell-Harding head up the 2002 Associated Press All-State boys basketball team released Tuesday...
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Huff and puff, digs and spikes of pro volleyball set for DCHS
(High School Sports ~ 03/27/02)
The usual grunting and groaning and high intensity on volleyball courts around Northwest Tennessee, as well as the sets, digs and serves that go along with it, is about to move to a new level. This summer, professional volleyball is coming to Newbern. ...
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Chad Campbell
(Obituary ~ 03/27/02)
Chad Campbell, 26, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, March 26, 2002 in Jackson. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by J.W. Curry & Son Funeral Home.
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Gwen Cox
(Obituary ~ 03/27/02)
Gwen Cox, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, March 26, 2002 in Russellville, Ark. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by J.W. Curry & Son Funeral Home.
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Ina Stevens
(Obituary ~ 03/27/02)
Ina Stevens, 70, of Philadelphia, Miss., died Monday, March 25, 2002 at Neshoba County General Hospital in Philadelphia, Miss. She was a sewing machine operator, a nurse's aide and a member of Friendship Assembly of God in Philadelphia. Services will be at 11 a.m. ...
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Ernestine T. 'Bit' Cooper
(Obituary ~ 03/27/02)
Ernestine T. "Bit" Cooper, 86, of Yorkville, died Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at Dyer Nursing Home. She was a retired accountant with Continental Bakery and a member of Yorkville Church of Christ. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Yorkville Cemetery with Brother Frank Parish officiating. ...
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