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TVA makes offer DES may refuse
(Local News ~ 11/01/02)
The Tennessee Valley Authority is making an offer Jimmy Williamson, manager of the Dyersburg Electric System, may refuse. "I don't think it's a bad deal, but I'm not sure we need to tie up a million dollars of our reserves," Williamson said. "It might be worth doing to show our support of TVA, which is one of the lowest-cost utilities in the United States...
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HOPE or hopeless?
(Local News ~ 11/01/02)
Educators across the state are struggling over the idea of Tennessee creating a college scholarship fund with revenues derived from a state lottery. While the idea would likely increase the number of academic high-achievers attending state colleges and universities, administrators believe it would also significantly inflate annual operating costs for higher education and create a critical need for additional classroom space...
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At the Community Food Center, there's always a need
(Local News ~ 11/01/02)
It's a job that allows Christie Henson to help all ages but it's the children she gets the most joy from helping. "To see them dive into that bag. It's just awesome. We had one with a little package of boxed juice. The little boy dived in, grabbed one and said, 'Look, Mommy!' They were backing out and he was drinking it. He may never have had one of those," she said, wiping the tears from her eyes...
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Father, daughter barrel over state rodeo field
(High School Sports ~ 11/01/02)
NEWBERN -- Successful barrel racing runs in the family. Joe Wayne Heathcott just never knew it ran so quickly. Twelve-year-old Amber Jo Heathcott, daughter of Joe Wayne and Amy Heathcott of Newbern, won the Youth 18-and-under championship, as well as the Kiddies 12-and-under competition, at the recent National Barrel Horse Association (NBHA) State Championships held last month in Martin...
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Big Orange Report
(High School Sports ~ 11/01/02)
Q and A Here is a sampling of some of the questions fielded by your by your humble writer prior to, during and after Tennessee's latest shellacking by an SEC opponent. Q. Is it true that this is the first Tennessee team to lose to Florida, Georgia and Alabama in the same season?...
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Wilburn "Roughouse" Sykes
(Obituary ~ 11/01/02)
Wilburn "Roughouse" Sykes, 62, of Newbern, died Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2002 at Methodist Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital. He was a retired employee of Dyersburg Fabrics Inc., a member of Lenox Baptist church, 269th MP Company for 25 years, he was a staff sergeant in the National Guard and served in the Gulf War...
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Trish Adams
(Obituary ~ 11/01/02)
Trish Adams, of Newbern, died today at her residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home.
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Charlie Cobb
(Obituary ~ 11/01/02)
Charlie Cobb, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, Oct. 31, 2002 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by J.W. Curry & Son Funeral Home
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Virsey Copeland
(Obituary ~ 11/01/02)
Virsey Copeland, 80, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, Oct. 31, 2002 at Oakwood Community Living Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Dyersburg Funeral Home.
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Arthur Manns
(Obituary ~ 11/01/02)
Arthur Manns, of Ridgely, died Thursday, Oct. 31, 2002 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by J.W. Curry & Son Funeral Home.
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Pauline Roberson
(Obituary ~ 11/01/02)
Pauline Roberson, 95, of Dyersburg, died today at West Tennessee Veterans Hospital in Humboldt. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Dyersburg Funeral Home.
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Mary Sanford
(Obituary ~ 11/01/02)
Mary Sanford, of Fowlkes, died Thursday, Oct. 31, 2002 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by J.W. Curry & Son Funeral Home.
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'We are symbols to someone around us'
(Community News ~ 11/01/02)
No matter your age, occupation or status, you touch a life. That's what Anita Kay Archer of Jackson reminded approximately 100 women when she spoke Tuesday during the First United Methodist Church of Dyersburg women's luncheon. "Look at the people around you. Think how special we are because of the people we've met, work with, go to church with. It doesn't matter what age you are, we are symbols to someone around us," she said...
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'A real living glimpse of America's past'
(Community News ~ 11/01/02)
Travel back in time and experience the joys and sounds of the turn of the century, when entertainment revolved around the small-town band. Mr. Jack Daniel's Original Silver Cornet Band is coming to town. The second concert of the Dyersburg Area Community Concert Association Inc. season will be held at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Dyersburg High School Little Theater...
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Finley Elementary hosts Fall Festival
(Community News ~ 11/01/02)
The PTO of Finley Elementary School hosted a Fall Festival Oct. 26. Children of all ages enjoyed a spaghetti supper, games and an auction conducted by Jeff Jones. Organizers said the event was a success due in part to the many donations made by individuals and businesses...
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