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Tables filling fast for Life Choices banquet
(Local News ~ 09/24/02)
It was 1969 and 22-year-old Norma McCorvey was pregnant with her third child. While she'd given the other two up for adoption, she didn't know what to do with this one. Someone suggested she have an abortion. She had to go home an look the word up in a dictionary...
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Rash of car burglaries prompt warning
(Local News ~ 09/24/02)
A rash of burglaries from automobiles across the city has prompted Dyersburg Police Department Chief Bobby Williamson to issue a warning for citizens to keep doors locked and vehicles visible. "Regardless of where it is, people need to be sure to lock their doors and keep their cars and trucks in an easily visible location," he said...
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Local investors hold course amid troubled Wall Street waters
(Local News ~ 09/24/02)
The last four weeks may have shaken investor confidence across much of the U.S., but apparently not in Dyersburg, say local brokerage firms. Since Aug. 22, the Dow has lost more than 1,200 points to close below 8,000 last week as investors increasingly lost confidence due to mixed economic news, earnings warnings, and concerns about a war with Iraq...
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DHS' Schweikert wins again, looks ahead
(High School Sports ~ 09/24/02)
His third victory in a boys' 3-mile race this month has done little to convince Dyersburg High School cross-country runner Nik Schweikert of his chances of winning a state championship. Schweikert turned in a time of 17 minutes, 27.2 seconds to win the Dyersburg High School Invitational cross-country meet on Monday at DHS. Schweikert's time was more than 20 seconds better than his closest competitor...
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Three Oaks sweeps softball pair
(High School Sports ~ 09/24/02)
DYER - Jessica Smith pitched 1 2/3 innings of scoreless relief to lead the Three Oaks Middle School Golden Eagles to an 8-6 win over Dyer Middle School in the first game of a girls' softball doubleheader here on Monday. Smith allowed just one hit and no earned runs, while striking out four. She also drove in the winning tallies with a two-run double in the fourth inning. Her hit scored Brittany Studard and Jenny Reeves, both of whom walked earlier in the inning...
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DMS looks to make mark at middle school x-country championships
(High School Sports ~ 09/24/02)
Five able runners will try to bring home the boys' title today against a plethora of unknown talent as Dyersburg Middle School competes in the Middle School Cross-Country Championships at University School of Jackson. The meet is slated to begin at 3:30 p.m...
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Anna Lee Davenport
(Obituary ~ 09/24/02)
Anna Lee Davenport, 88, of Dyersburg, died Monday, Sept. 23, 2002 at her residence. She was a homemaker and a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church. Services will be at 3 p.m. today in the chapel of Halls Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg...
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Willie Dotson
(Obituary ~ 09/24/02)
Willie Dotson, of Tiptonville, died Monday, Sept. 23, 2002 at Methodist Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by J.W. Curry & Son Funeral Home.
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Shari Ketchum
(Obituary ~ 09/24/02)
Shari Ketchum, of Dyersburg, died Monday, Sept. 23, 2002 at Methodist Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by J.W. Curry & Son Funeral Home.
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James Patterson
(Obituary ~ 09/24/02)
James Patterson, of Finley, died Monday, Sept. 23, 2002 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Dyersburg Funeral Home
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Art on wings
(Community News ~ 09/24/02)
Imagine feeding hummingbirds by hand. Imagine having them buzz by your face closely enough that you can feel the breeze created when they flap their wings. Michael and Becky Heckethorn don't have to imagine it. They've experienced it. The Dyersburg couple, who delight in nature's wonders, discovered this fall that hummingbirds aren't too particular where their feeders are. Hummingbird feeders don't have to hang in mid-air; sometimes, they can sit atop an open hand...
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Girl Scouts participating in Fall Product Sale
Girl Scouts participating in Fall Product Sale
Girl Scouts participating in Fall Product Sale
(Community News ~ 09/24/02)
Girl Scout troops across West Tennessee are preparing for this year's annual Fall Product Sale. Now through Oct. 6, the girls are selling magazines from QSP/Reader's Digest, nuts and candy from Ashdon Farms and Girl Scout Calendars. "Participation in the fall sale gives girls an opportunity to learn new skills, increase their reading interest, earn money for their troop and support their Service Unit and Council," said Kim McFarland, assistant executive director of the Girl Scouts of Reelfoot Council. ...
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Get your birthday in the Breakfast Rotary Club calendar
(Community News ~ 09/24/02)
Dyersburg Breakfast Rotary Club members, from left, president-elect Vince Haymon, president Jim Horner and vice president Mark Hayes look over the club's calendar of birthdays. The club is currently taking birthdays to list in the 2003 calendar. For $5, the birthdays of all household members can be listed. This is the primary money-raising project of the club. Proceeds are used to benefit worthy causes. To reserve spaces on the calendar, call 286-2401...
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