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4-H/FFA benefit auction sets records
(Local News ~ 08/21/02)
A Monday night auction broke all kinds of records. It raised more money, featured more items for sale and lasted longer than ever before. It also had a higher "aaaah" factor. A registered Australian shepherd puppy captured the audience's attention and brought $70. Todd Baker, the son of Brad and Sandy Baker of old Highway 20, bought the dog. He said he already had one dog, but he planned to give that one to his sister, Ashley Baker. The puppy would be his, he said...
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Meeting turns ugly as woman curses at city board
(Local News ~ 08/21/02)
An otherwise routine meeting of the Newbern city board on Tuesday was marred by a resident who cursed at the group during a discussion in which she asked the board to pay a plumbing bill, then later screamed that the board ignored the illicit drug trade in the city...
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UTM to host health conference to focus on Delta
(Local News ~ 08/21/02)
The Tennessee Department of Health and The Mississippi Delta Project, in conjunction with the University of Tennessee at Martin, present "Health Disparities in the West Tennessee Delta." The free two-day conference is set for Tuesday and Wednesday in the Boling University Center, located on the UT Martin campus...
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Andrew Harrington and Alan Hester, at left, and Debbie Urban and Laura Lacy, at right
(Local News ~ 08/21/02)
Andrew Harrington and Alan Hester, at left, and Debbie Urban and Laura Lacy, at right, eye the result of the coin toss by John Lannom for the preliminary kick-off of the Dyersburg-Dyer County Chamber of Commerce's investor drive this month. Harrington represents the National Conference and Urban and Lacy represent the American Conference in the football-themed event. The official kick-off is scheduled to start at 11 a.m. Monday at the Chamber's annual membership meeting at the Lannom Center...
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Preliminary report released on fatal CAP training flight
(Local News ~ 08/21/02)
Two people watched as a Civil Air Patrol pilot maneuvered a small airplane through steep turns in East Tennessee's mountains and then heard it crash into the trees. The Aug. 10 crash killed Fred Vatcher, commander of the CAP's Dyersburg Senior Squadron and a passenger in the plane, and two CAP pilots from the Knoxville area...
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Overbey resigns as Lady Eagles head coach
(High School Sports ~ 08/21/02)
Citing problems in funding and security, and a change in attitude amongst youngsters today, Dyersburg State Community College head women's basketball coach Jack Overbey late last week announced his retirement. Overbey, who will turn 62 later this month, said his resignation became official after last season. ...
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Walking wounded: Injured Trojans fall twice in opener
(High School Sports ~ 08/21/02)
After being out a week for an undisclosed virus, senior outside hitter Alyscia Jackson will return Thursday to the Dyersburg High School Trojans volleyball team. For the Trojans, Thursday can't come soon enough. Dyersburg dropped a pair of season-opening matches Tuesday night, falling to Mumford, 12-15, 12-15, and to Jackson South Side, 11-15, 5-15, in a tri-team match at the DHS gym...
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Vicki White Aquino
(Obituary ~ 08/21/02)
Vicki white Aquino, of Dyersburg, died Monday, August 19, 2002 in Dyersburg. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Dyersburg Funeral Home.
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Marion Elizabeth Stenson Lewis
(Obituary ~ 08/21/02)
Marion Elizabeth Stenson Lewis, 70, died Saturday, August 17, 2002 at Methodist Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by H.H. Hudson Funeral Home.
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Father and son in the outdoors equals best friends.
(Outdoors ~ 08/21/02)
Today, I will introduce you to Fred and Greg Abbas. This father and son team comprises two of the most well known outdoor personalities in the world. Their TV show, "A-WAY OUTDOORS", is one of the most popular hunting programs on the Outdoor Channel...
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Newbern beauty spot
(Community News ~ 08/21/02)
The lawn of Diana Flatt, 811 W. Main St., has been chosen as the Newbern Beauty Spot for the month of August. Out-of-town judges for the Newbern City Beautification Committee commented on the overall appearance of the house and lawn. Judges said the placement of well-cared-for plants and shrubs is eye-catching and shows that many hours of planning and care contributed to the overall attractiveness and beauty...
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Newbern beauty spot
(Community News ~ 08/21/02)
The lawn of Diana Flatt, 811 W. Main St., has been chosen as the Newbern Beauty Spot for the month of August. Out-of-town judges for the Newbern City Beautification Committee commented on the overall appearance of the house and lawn. Judges said the placement of well-cared-for plants and shrubs is eye-catching and shows that many hours of planning and care contributed to the overall attractiveness and beauty...
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Washer.championship
(Community News ~ 08/21/02)
Sam Locke of Rutherford prepares for the pitch that will win him the title of Individuals Champion of the 2002 International Washer Pitching Contest. This was his fourth year to compete and the second time he has won the singles title. The second-place finisher, Josh Young of Nashville, competing in his first event ever, stands in the background...
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The British Advance is stopped outside New Orleans
(History ~ 08/21/02)
Maj Gen Sir Edward Pakenham.jgp - General Pakenham killed leading his troop at New Orleans. 5th West Indian Regiment.jpg - A drawing of a soldier from the 5th West Indian Regiment that went up against Coffee's Tennesseans at New Orleans. new orleans staff.gif - Drawing done of the field of battle by one of Jackson's staff officers...
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RANDOM NOTES August 21
(Column ~ 08/21/02)
To know Larry Mack Boals was to love him. As we grow through life, there are people and experiences that color it in many ways. Larry Mack colored my life with more bright hues by his unique personality that truly made him someone we can never forget...
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