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Catholic Diocesan Housing Corporation gives up management of Westgate Apartments
(Local News ~ 08/07/02)
Dyersburg's Westgate Apartments are under new management. "We officially became the management company for Westgate on Aug. 1," said Isaac Northern, of Northern Inc. in Memphis. "There will be some improvements, but it's too early in our management to say exactly what they will be."...
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Decline of beluga sturgeon may change rules for Tennessee's fishermen; hearing to address proposed commercial fishing regulations
(Local News ~ 08/07/02)
When it comes to caviar, Tennessee rises to the top. The state "is probably the largest supplier of paddlefish caviar in the world," according to Robert Todd, commercial fisheries coordinator for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. "We feel (demand) is growing and will continue to grow."...
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Mental evaluation jeopardizes trial for three murders
(Local News ~ 08/07/02)
A Dyer County man accused of three murders in October 2001 is presenting a challenge to prosecutors and defenders alike because of an unusual mental evaluation. Jamie Bailey, 32, has been indicted on three counts of first-degree murder after a killing spree in north and east parts of the county on the night of Oct. 8 and early-morning hours of Oct 9, 2001...
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Lawdeen "Pa" Hatch
(Obituary ~ 08/07/02)
Lawdeen "Pa" Hatch, 87, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, August 6, 2002 at his residence. He was a retired farmer, a member of Independent Free Holiness church, a 50-year member of Woodmen of the World and a member of the Coon Hunter's Club. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Independent Free Holiness Church with Rev. Buddy Grizzle and Brother Calvin Smith officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg...
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Walter Adams Jr.
(Obituary ~ 08/07/02)
Walter Adams Jr., 74, of Dyersburg, formerly of Ripley, died Thursday, August 1, 2002 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at International Gospel Temple Church in Dyersburg with the Rev. Ray Adams officiating. Burial will be in M.C.C.O. Cemetery in Newbern. H.H. Hudson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...
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Xenia Langos King
(Obituary ~ 08/07/02)
Xenia Langos King, 74, of Dyersburg,, originally of Boston, MA, died Monday, Aug. 5 at Oakwood Manor in Dyersburg. A member of Holy Angels Catholic Church for 54 years. A graduate of Dyersburg State, with a B.A. in education. Services will be at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Dyersburg. Mass will be held Friday at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Angeles Catholic Church...
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Dream Factory's Forest of Dreams comes true
(Community News ~ 08/07/02)
If you've been dreaming for rain, considered Monday's shower a gift from The Dream Factory of Dyersburg. As drops came, left and came back again, Dream Factory volunteers watched as a 3,000-pound limestone rock was placed near the entrance at the Dyersburg Middle School outdoor classroom...
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New city school teachers announced
(Community News ~ 08/07/02)
Dyersburg school superintendent Lloyd Ramer introduced 16 new teachers for city schools at the regularly scheduled school board meeting on Monday night. Less than a month ago, Ramer had serious doubts any more than a handful of new teachers would be hired for 2002-03. ...
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Ford donates $5,000 testing unit to technology center
(Community News ~ 08/07/02)
Ford Motor Company has donated a $5,000, cutting-edge STAR tester to the Tennessee Technology Center in Newbern, said automotive technology instructor Jim Stafford. The new generation device is designed to scan the computers of modern, high-tech vehicles and assist technicians in diagnosing engine problems...
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Gen. Jacques Villere, who owned the Villere plantation
(History ~ 08/07/02)
It was in the barn of this house that Capt. Gleig of the 'Bucks' and his fellow officers ate their Christmas dinner. 'Taking to the ditches' Two more British attempts fail to take New Orleans Earl Willoughby Jr. Dyersburg News The battle that took place outside New Orleans on the night of December 23 and the morning of Christmas Eve was claimed as a victory by both the Americans and the British. ...
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Random Notes August 7
(Column ~ 08/07/02)
This week features more articles from the fabled archives of the oldest newspaper around. Battle waged over sheep in Trenton Judith Huntsman, the half-witted woman who still insists on her right to raise sheep in the city limits had an encounter with the City Marshal last Saturday which created much mirth. ...
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