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One trial severed from codefendants in murder of Finley
(Local News ~ 09/16/02)
Dyer County Circuit Judge Lee Moore severed a first-degree felony murder trial of a Dyersburg man from the trial of two codefendants this week. J.P. Daniels, who was 17 at the time of the shooting death of James "Chip" Finley on Feb. 21 at his mobile home near Four Points, will be tried separately from Kenny Evans, 25, and Bradley Shipley, 21. ...
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June burglaries bring eight-year sentence
(Local News ~ 09/16/02)
A Dyersburg man pleaded guilty Tuesday in Dyer County Circuit Court to two June burglaries and thefts and was sentenced to serve eight years in prison. Marcus Randolph, 18, of 1602 Phillips St., pleaded guilty to two charges of aggravated burglary and one each of robbery and theft of property worth less than $10,000...
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Planning Commission recommends annexation
(Local News ~ 09/16/02)
The Dyersburg Municipal-Regional Planning Commission voted Thursday to recommend that the city consider annexation of a 35-plus acre tract of land north of I-155 along the eastern edge of Highway 78. The property would be used as a planned business development...
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Plan for gun range dropped by county
(Local News ~ 09/16/02)
The county commission's local government committee voted unanimously Thursday not to recommend that a proposed gun range be placed on the former county penal farm. Members of the committee expressed concerns about preserving the property for future industrial projects and about whether the county would share liability for any accident occurring on the range if it is situated on county property...
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Lauderdale County law enforcement agencies cordoned off a neighborhood north of Ripley to look for the couple after they ran from authorities Tuesday.
(Local News ~ 09/16/02)
The man who led local law enforcements agencies on a high-speed chase into Lauderdale County on Tuesday after robbing a Dyersburg store walked away from an Oklahoma prison in June and was arrested twice by Nashville Police last month, an investigation by the State Gazette details...
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City workers receive reprimands
(Local News ~ 09/16/02)
A pair of city workers who were caught using city equipment after work hours on private property will receive written reprimands but will not be dismissed from their jobs, said Mayor Bill Revell. While city policy states that unauthorized use of city equipment is grounds for dismissal, city attorney John Lannom informed Revell Friday that he was fully within his right to institute a lesser punishment if he felt there were mitigating circumstances. ...
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DHS bowling team set, ready for first match
(High School Sports ~ 09/16/02)
Let the games begin for the Dyersburg High School bowling team. After two days of tryouts, the rosters are set for the Trojans' inaugural teams, which will begin competition next month. The school's bowling team came about last month after Dyersburg High School Athletic Director Terry Glover announced that the Trojans would include themselves into the increasing number of schools taking part in the sport. ...
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The Choctaws often-explosive offense was held intact by McNairy Central.
(High School Sports ~ 09/16/02)
SELMER -- With an offensive line averaging over six feet tall and 260 pounds each opposing them, the Dyer County Choctaws put up a gallant effort, but fell to the Bobcats, 28-0, in a non-divisional football game here Friday night. The Choctaws often-explosive offense was held intact by McNairy Central. Senior running back Greg Litton, the team's leading rusher this season, was limited to 30 yards on 17 carries. Litton also caught three passes for 32 yards...
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DHS offense responds in Homecoming win
(High School Sports ~ 09/16/02)
For two quarters Friday night, the Dyersburg High School Trojans' game against Raleigh-Egypt looked like a replay of last week's victory over Hardin County. While the Trojans struggled on offense, the solid play of the special teams and defense kept DHS in the game...
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Finis 'Hoghead' Glisson
(Obituary ~ 09/16/02)
Finis "Hoghead" Glisson, 63, of Newbern, died Friday, Sept. 13, 2002 at Oakwood Manor in Dyersburg. He was a retired employee of Heckethorn Manufacturing. Services were at 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Johnson Funeral Home with the Rev. Ronnie Turner and the Rev. ...
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Bernice Haskins
(Obituary ~ 09/16/02)
Bernice Haskins, 82, of Ridgely, died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002 at her residence. She was a domestic worker. Services were at 1 p.m. Saturday at Ridgely Chapel Church with the Rev. Tom Sanders officiating. H.H. Hudson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Survivors include a sister, Gladys Clark of Chicago, Ill; and a host of nieces and nephews...
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Kimberly Ann Mayfield
(Obituary ~ 09/16/02)
Kimberly Ann Mayfield, 31, of Alamo, died Friday, Sept. 13, 2002 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was a parts specialist and a member of Cairo Baptist Church. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Cairo Baptist Church with Bill Robbins officiating. ...
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Ray Franklin Stover
(Obituary ~ 09/16/02)
Ray Franklin Stover, 63, of Tiptonville, died Friday, Sept. 13, 2002 at his residence. He was a retired employee of the Tennessee Department of Transportation and a member of the Trimble Church of Christ. Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. today at the Hornbeak City Cemetery with Rev. ...
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Evelyn L. Bailey
(Obituary ~ 09/16/02)
Evelyn L. Bailey, 85, of Sesser, Ill., formerly of Dyersburg, died Friday at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Ill. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Dyersburg Funeral Home.
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Jerry Lee Shirley
(Obituary ~ 09/16/02)
Jerry Lee Shirley, 57, of Ridgely died Saturday at the Regional Medical Center in Memphis. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Dyersburg Funeral Home.
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Mildred 'Polly' Lineberry
(Obituary ~ 09/16/02)
Mildred "Polly" Lineberry, 80, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002 at Methodist Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of God. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg with the Rev. Tim Nichols and the Rev. Buddy Grizzle officiating...
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R.D. Mumford
(Obituary ~ 09/16/02)
R.D. Mumford, 67, of Ridgely, died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002 at Ridgely Care & Rehabilitation Center. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Church Grove Cemetery with the Rev. Delbert Ogden officiating. The family will receive visitors from 6-8 p.m. today at Johnson Funeral Home...
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Jerry Lee 'Sunshine' Shirley
(Obituary ~ 09/16/02)
Jerry Lee "Sunshine" Shirley, 57, of Hornbeak, died Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002 at the Regional Medical Center in Memphis. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Abundant Life Fellowship Church in Ridgely with the Rev. David Gray officiating. Burial will be in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely...
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Thomas Parker
(Obituary ~ 09/16/02)
Thomas Eugene Parker, 58, of Tiptonville, died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002 at Methodist Central Hospital in Memphis. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Dyersburg Funeral Home.
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'An inspiration to us all Baggett donates birthday gifts to Exchange Club
(Community News ~ 09/16/02)
Keilah Baggett is your typical kid. She loves cats. She has two, Patches and Angel, along with some stuffed animal versions. She likes playing with her friends, especially her best friend Bria Herring; both are second-graders at Dyersburg Primary School. She enjoys being involved in activities like Girl Scouts, Dramaworks and YABA, the youth bowling league...
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Newbern set to celebrate 10th annual Depot Days this weekend
(Community News ~ 09/16/02)
In 1993, Newbern Mayor Joe Adams suggested a committee be formed to work on fund raising efforts for the newly restored Newbern Depot. On Saturday, the 10th annual Newbern Depot Days, an event that's become synonymous with bringing together the community, will take place in downtown Newbern. ...
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'Remember from whence we've come' Maple Ridge observes National Assisted Living Week
(Community News ~ 09/16/02)
Sept. 11 was a day of remembrance. At Maple Ridge Manor, it was also a day of reflection. And with the help of the Rev. Raymond Boston, pastor of First Baptist Church in Dyersburg, residents saw how they, those before them and those behind them have built the United States as it's known today...
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Shipman takes RoEllen experiences to Washington, helps bring farm bill to reality
(Community News ~ 09/16/02)
If timing had been different, Hunt Shipman might have stayed in RoEllen, running his grandfather's sausage plant and the family's farm. But, a fire destroyed Davis Sausage the year before he graduated from high school, and his grandfather, Ed Davis, began selling off parts of his farm as his health failed. The turn of events forced Shipman to reconsider his career choice...
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