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United States flag retirement ceremony
(Local News ~ 04/25/02)
It's a ceremony of reverence that very few get to observe. On April 22, students at Dyersburg Middle School had the opportunity to observe the retirement ceremony of the United States flag. The flag flew over the school from the beginning of the school year in August until April 19...
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'Walk for Them So Someday, They Can Walk for You'
(Local News ~ 04/25/02)
Between the eighth annual Dyersburg-Dyer County Day in St. Louis to the watercolor workshop sponsored by the Dyersburg-Dyer County Arts Council and Frames, Etc., May 4 is looking to be a busy day for Dyer Countians. But the folks at Life Choices Crisis Pregnancy Support Center of Dyersburg hope that you'll take a few minutes to "Walk for Them So Someday, They Can Walk for You."...
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'I wasn't trying to kill him': Woods
(Local News ~ 04/25/02)
A Dyersburg man on trial for murder testified Wednesday that he did not intend to shoot the man he killed in February 2001. Brian L. Woods, 21, of the 1000 block of Custer Avenue, is on trial for the murder of Terrence Lamar "Mar Mar" Johnson on Feb. 12, 2001, in the Bruce community. "I wasn't trying to kill him," Woods said during cross-examination by District Attorney General Phil Bivens. "You told police investigators that you were out looking for him, didn't you?" Bivens asked...
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One of the Medical Wing helicopters readies to lift off to Memphis.
(Local News ~ 04/25/02)
Two local residents were seriously injured after an accident shortly after 10 p.m. Wednesday on Tatumville Road south of Highway 77 near the county line. Involved in the accident was B.J. Kendall, 19; Mandy Parish, 19; Renae Ingram, 20; and Courtland Bolds, 19...
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DSCC Major trumpet
(Local News ~ 04/25/02)
When Dr. Carol Feather, professor of music at Dyersburg State Community College, has a student who wants to major in trumpet, she knows whom to call on to provide instruction. So when Dr. Carol Feather, director of the Dyersburg Community Orchestra, wanted a trumpet soloist for the orchestra's upcoming spring concert, she knew whom to call on...
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A taste of college life
(Local News ~ 04/25/02)
There is no question in the minds of Dyer County High School seniors Kelsey Burr and Eva Mayfield that education today is more important than perhaps any other time in history. That was why they made the tough choice to give up many of the social pleasures attached to their senior year of high school in order to better prepare for college life...
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Relay team to give away Raggedy Ann
(Local News ~ 04/25/02)
The Dream Weaver Relay for Life team plans to give away a Raggedy Ann Doll at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Oakwood Community Living Center. Anyone who donates at least $1 to the team may enter a name in the drawing. For more information or to make a donation, call the nursing home's administrator, Cherry Garrison, or activity director, Pat Sanders, at 285-6400. Persons do not need to be present at the drawing to win. Proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life...
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Tyson-Lewis Tickets
(High School Sports ~ 04/25/02)
All but a handful of the first 1,875 tickets put on sale for the Lennox Lewis-Mike Tyson title fight were snapped up Wednesday. About 50 tickets remained for sale at the end of the day. They can be purchased at the Memphis Pyramid arena and through phone and Internet sales with Ticketmaster. Tickets for the June 8 fight go for up to $2,400 for the best seats to $500 and $250 in the arena's most remote reaches...
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Dyer Co. girls find success tennis
(High School Sports ~ 04/25/02)
The tennis rackets produced some positive results for the Dyer County girls in recent competition. According to coach Jim Kugler, the Lady Choctaws posted wins April 18 over visiting Haywood County before booking another triumph Monday at Trenton Peabody. The Lady Choctaws won 4-3 over Haywood County prior to taking a 7-2 victory at Trenton...
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Melvin White
(Obituary ~ 04/25/02)
Melvin White, 79, of Dyersburg, died today at Wesley at Dyersburg Nursing Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Dyersburg Funeral Home.
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Celeste Sugg Adams Vaughn
(Obituary ~ 04/25/02)
Celeste Sugg Adams Vaughn, 73, of Dyersburg, died Monday April 22, 2002 at Methodist Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital. She was a homemaker, a member of the First Baptist Church in Dyersburg, Daughters of American Revolution, and a direct descendent of John Sevier; she was his great-great-great-great-granddaughter. ...
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Bernice Taylor
(Obituary ~ 04/25/02)
Bernice Taylor, 71, of Brownsville, died Friday, April 19, 2002 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Jefferson Street Church of Christ with the Rev. Benjamin Lambright officiating. Burial will be in Taylor's Chapel Cemetery in Brownsville. ...
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Joyce Reed
(Obituary ~ 04/25/02)
Joyce Reed, 83, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, April 24, 2002 at Wesley at Dyersburg Nursing Care. She was a homemaker and a member of McCulloughs Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. Don Williams officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 5-8 p.m. ...
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Johnny Ray Sr.
(Obituary ~ 04/25/02)
Johnny Ray Sr., 63, of Newbern, died Wednesday, April 24, 2002 at his residence. He was a retired employee of Ermco Corporation. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the chapel of J.W. Curry & Son Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Hogue officiating. The family will receive visitors from 5-8 p.m. ...
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Mary Littlejohn
(Obituary ~ 04/25/02)
Mary Littlejohn, 63, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, April 24, 2002 at her residence. She was a homemaker. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Johnson Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard Hallum officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg. ...
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Kidz Kraze to feature fun, safety, information
(Community News ~ 04/25/02)
Clowns, face-painting booths, games and free food are sure to draw a crowd Saturday at Okeena Park. It's all part of Kidz Kraze, a festival designed to combine fun and facts. The free event begins at 10 a.m. and runs through 2 p.m. If the weather is inclement, the event will be moved to the Developmental Skills Center of Dyer County, 2025 St. John Ave...
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Dyer County United Way
(Community News ~ 04/25/02)
The Dyer County United Way received a $3,000 donation from the Bridgestone-Firestone Trust Fund this week. The money will be used to help fund 29 different agencies in the area that are supported by the United Way. Firestone employees were present for the check-writing ceremony. They include from left, Roy Kail, Willie Davidson, Elizabeth Stephens, William Miller, Treni Tipton, Louis Williams, holding the check, Ninette Williams and Debbie Todd, area manager for the United Way...
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