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Showing their patriotism
(Local News ~ 09/10/02)
When employees at Dyersburg Public Works building began discussing a few days ago how they would mark the first anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, they knew it would revolve around the American flag. So Monday morning, Scott Jackson of the Dyersburg Gas Department and David Rice of the Dyersburg Water and Sewer Department began painting a 75-by-40-foot U.S. flag on the department's lawn on Highway 51 Bypass...
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Special edition to be delivered early
(Local News ~ 09/10/02)
To help mark the one-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center's twin towers, the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania, the State Gazette will be delivered to homes by 8:45 a.m. Wednesday - the minute one year ago that American Airlines Flight 11 slammed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center...
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City emergency response plan unveiled
(Local News ~ 09/10/02)
A comprehensive 354-page emergency response plan for the City of Dyersburg was unveiled at city hall Monday for members of the public safety committee. Tommy Gibbons, emergency management director for the city, delivered copies of the document to the mayor and committee members present. The plan, which was four months in the making, was designed to cover every conceivable emergency, from a chemical spill on the interstate involving a tractor-trailer rig to a terrorist attack...
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Tale of theft by former register apparently untrue
(Local News ~ 09/10/02)
A rumor swirling around the Dyer County Courthouse claiming that former county register of deeds Kim Walker Hill stole county furniture when she left her office apparently is untrue. "I had talked to (former Dyer County Executive) Dr. (James O.) McCord about keeping the desk and he told me I could keep it because it was seven years old if I paid the county for it."...
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Lady Trojans overpower Choctaws in volleyball
(High School Sports ~ 09/10/02)
NEWBERN - The Lady Trojans have the power. A powerful Dyersburg High School Lady Trojans volleyball team out-served, out-muscled and outplayed the Dyer County Choctaws, 15-2, 15-3, in a non-district match Monday at Dyer County High School. The Lady Trojans (7-3) powered their serves past the Choctaws (0-3), who also were outmatched on the returns when they managed to defend Dyersburg's aggressive shots...
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Litton rushes Choctaws past Pioneers, 27-21
(High School Sports ~ 09/10/02)
DYER -- Running back Greg Litton rushed for 222 yards on 19 carries and tallied two touchdowns to lead the Dyer County High School Choctaws to a 27-21 win over the Gibson County Pioneers on Friday night. The Choctaws (1-1) committed nine penalties totaling 85 yards, but were able to pull out the win on a late defensive effort led by linebacker Matt Myers, who finished the game with 15 tackles...
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Danny Lynn Shelby
(Obituary ~ 09/10/02)
Danny Lynn Shelby, 52, of Newbern, died Sunday, Sept. 8, 2002 at his residence. He was a truck driver for Coldiron Trucking Company and a U.S. Navy veteran. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Church Grove Cemetery with Brother R.M. Palmer officiating...
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Harry C. Allmon
(Obituary ~ 09/10/02)
Harry C. Allmon, of Yorkville, died Monday, Sept. 9, 2002 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home.
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On the road with Emerson Drive
On the road with Emerson Drive
On the road with Emerson Drive
(Community News ~ 09/10/02)
Brad Mates has lived what thousands of young musicians in high schools across North America only dream of doing. He and a group of school chums formed a small band, began touring local clubs, caught the eye of a record company and eventually cut an album nominated for awards by a major music-industry association...
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Photo Cutline for $1000giveaway.fair.09-09
(Community News ~ 09/10/02)
Ronnie Epperson of Newbern won the $1,000 giveaway on Friday night at the Dyer County Fair.
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Board lauded by TSBA
(Community News ~ 09/10/02)
The Dyersburg City School Board on Monday night was given the Board of Excellence 2002-2004 award by the Tennessee School Boards Association. Only 13 to 15 state school boards will receive this distinction. The award was given at the Northwest District All-District meeting at Dyersburg Middle School. From left: Elizabeth Horner, Nettie Thomas, Joe Yates, Hubert Jones, Mark Johnston, George Johnson, Randy Prince and school superintendent Lloyd Ramer...
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TSBA lauds city, county officers
(Community News ~ 09/10/02)
Members of the Dyersburg and Dyer County School board were recognized for their personal achievements and growth by the Tennessee School Boards Association on Monday night during the Northwest District meeting held at Dyersburg Middle School. From left: Randy Prince, city board; Elizabeth Horner, city board; Sharon McElrath, county board; William May, county board; and Joe Yates, city board. ...
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