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One killed, four injured in boating accident
(Local News ~ 06/04/02)
A weekend outing to Natchez Trace State Park turned tragic for three Dyer County couples. One person was killed and four more injured seriously enough to be treated at the local hospital. The sixth person was charged with boating while intoxicated. The couples were taking a boat ride on the park's Pin Oak Lake about 2 a.m. ...
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It's a DOGS budget
(Local News ~ 06/04/02)
As we approach the dog days of summer, education officials in Tennessee are bracing for the worst. Local school superintendents Lloyd Ramer and Dwight Hedge have been called to an emergency meeting in Nashville today for all school directors in the state...
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Aldermen get first look at $39.5 million city budget for 2002-03
(Local News ~ 06/04/02)
The Dyersburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen got the first look on Monday night at a $39,534,630 city budget for 2002-03 that contains little margin for error, according to city treasurer Robert Reed. The budget is balanced without the need for a tax increase, although reappraisals of property this year could net the city an additional $100,000 in revenues...
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Rare birds found nesting in West Tennessee
(Local News ~ 06/04/02)
Go east, young bird. That seems to be the slogan for some of West Tennessee's newest migrants. Bird-watchers suspect the area has become nesting territory for two - and possibly three - species of birds that aren't normally found here. "They're moving east. All the western birds seem to be," Dyer County birder Ken Leggett said. Leggett, who has been documenting Northwest Tennessee bird-sightings for several years, believes the birds are expanding their ranges...
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DHS golfers honored
(High School Sports ~ 06/04/02)
Earning recognition at Dyersburg High School's recent spring banquet for their performance on the golf course were (seated, left to right) Blake Dunagan, letterman award, most improved Trojan; Trey McNeil, senior and letterman awards, district "Player of the Year," state tournament award winner, Most Valuable Trojan; Emily Leeth, district and regional "Player of the Year," state tournament award winner, Most Valuable Lady Trojan; and ((standing, left to right) Langdon Dement, letterman award; Josh Kraus, senior and letterman award and state tournament award winner; and Drew Mallard, freshman athletic award, student athletic award of merit.. ...
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Richard Lee Burpo
(Obituary ~ 06/04/02)
Richard Lee Burpo, 72, of Hornbeak, died Monday, June 3, 2002 at his residence. He was a retired farmer and a Baptist. Services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Cryer Funeral Home in Obion. Burial will be in Elbridge Cemetery in Obion. Survivors include his wife, Oma Elizabeth Burpo of Hornbeak; three daughters, Doris Stockdale and Virginia Stover, both of Hornbeak and Janice Howell of Martin; three sons, Jeff Burpo, Don Burpo and David Burpo, all of Hornbeak; two sisters, Artie Hudgins of Union City and Ruby Erwin of Hornbeak; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. ...
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Kemp Huffine
(Obituary ~ 06/04/02)
Kemp Huffine, 98, of Yorkville, died Monday, June 3, 2002 at Martin Healthcare in Martin. She was a retired school teacher for Gibson County School System and the oldest member of Bethpage Baptist Church. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Bethpage Baptist Church near Mason Hall with the Rev. ...
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Kemp Huffine
(Obituary ~ 06/04/02)
Kemp Huffine, 98, of Yorkville, died Monday, June 3, 2002 at Martin Healthcare in Martin. She was a retired school teacher for Gibson County School System and the oldest member of Bethpage Baptist Church. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Bethpage Baptist Church near Mason Hall with the Rev. ...
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Katherine Cole
(Obituary ~ 06/04/02)
Katherine Cole, of Dyersburg, died Monday, June 3, 2002 at her residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Dyersburg Funeral Home.
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Deborah Crafton
(Obituary ~ 06/04/02)
Deborah Crafton, of Newbern, died today at her residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Dyersburg Funeral Home.
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Beating the summertime blues, a pictorial of DU 2002 Festival.
(Outdoors ~ 06/04/02)
The World of Woods and Water pro staff team loaded up and headed out to the huge Duck's Unlimited Great Outdoor Festival in Memphis. This annual show was held at the Agricenter May31-June 2. As usual, there was something for everyone. Activities included cowboy trick shooters, archery tournaments, shotgun ranges, seminars, and calling contests. ...
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Rocketman test fired mini-missiles
(Community News ~ 06/04/02)
The Dyersburg Intermediate School Rocketmen brought the school year to a dramatic conclusion Monday afternoon when they test fired mini-missiles they constructed by hand in the game field beside the school. Several classes were on hand to provide a countdown and cheer for the participants. ...
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They "met them like Bull dogs"'
(History ~ 06/04/02)
After the fight at Tallussahatchee, the battles in Alabama came fast and furious. In November alone, six engagements were fought and over 600 Indians killed. Though Jackson's Tennesseans were still suffering from lack of food, they set to work building Fort Strother near Ten Islands. ...
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Random Notes June 5th
(Column ~ 06/04/02)
There's a pecan tree in our front yard. Not very large, but able to produce pecans by the bucketload each year. A couple weeks ago my wife and I were digging a new flower bed when about five inches beneath the soil I came upon two of the largest pecans I've ever seen. They're printed below, actual size...
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