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City-County may lose over $500,000 in shared taxes
(Local News ~ 02/26/03)
Gov. Phil Bredesen's announcement on Monday that he would dip into state-shared taxes usually sent to cities and counties could mean a loss of as much as $280,000 in revenues for the City of Dyersburg. In a teleconference from Washington, Bredesen stressed the formerly untouchable subsidies will be reduced next year. ...
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More sleet, snow expected today; roads remain slick
(Local News ~ 02/26/03)
Add a smattering of sleet to Tuesday's frozen slush and what do you get? Super-slippery streets for the second day. The Dyer County Sheriff's Department was so busy answering calls from motorists who'd slipped off the roads or had wrecks this morning that dispatchers couldn't talk. ...
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Fast-moving storm surprises road crews
(Local News ~ 02/26/03)
State and city road crews were caught off guard by a storm that socked Dyersburg with about three inches of snow and frigid temperatures that prevented salt from working at peak efficiency. When weathermen call for snow in the evenings, Department of Transportation trucks are normally on the move the afternoon before drenching the 51 Bypass with a brine solution that breaks up the snow pack. ...
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Manning wins $105,000 court award
(High School Sports ~ 02/26/03)
NEW YORK (AP) - A sports memorabilia dealer has been ordered to pay $105,000 to Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning for autographing 2,500 items, including footballs, helmets and jerseys. State Supreme Court Justice Alan L. Lebowitz said the dealer, Michael Bertolini, had acknowledged in e-mails and verbal messages that he and his Triumph Sports Memorabilia & Promotions Inc. owed Manning the money...
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Leona Woolfork
(Obituary ~ 02/26/03)
Leona Woolfork, 95, of Selmer, died Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2003 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Services will be at noon Saturday at Salem C.M.E. Church in Selmer with the Rev. Stanley Click officiating. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery in Selmer. The family will receive visitors at 7-9 p.m. Friday at the Jackson Chapel of Cosmopolitan Funeral Services...
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Roger D. Avery
(Obituary ~ 02/26/03)
Roger D. Avery, 44, of Ridgely, died Sunday, Feb. 23, at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by H.H. Hudson Funeral Home.
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William Bodecker
(Obituary ~ 02/26/03)
William Bodecker, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2003 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by J.W. Curry & Son Funeral Home.
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Carolyn Baker
(Obituary ~ 02/26/03)
Carolyn Baker, of Newbern, died Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2003 at Baptist Hospital in Memphis. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home.
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Help the Mission by enjoying an afternoon of song
(Community News ~ 02/26/03)
Many church music directors and choir members would like to take the opportunity to see how their counterparts perform. There's just one problem -- they're all performing at the same time in different locations. In a few days, several of those church music directors and choir members, along with the public, can see what they've been waiting for. The second annual The Mission's Festival of Songs will be at 2 p.m. March 2 in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church in Dyersburg...
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Southern gospel's The Nelons to be in Dyersburg
(Community News ~ 02/26/03)
For over 20 years, they've made a mark on the Southern gospel music industry. On Thursday, they'll be making a mark in Dyersburg. The Nelons will be in concert at Southside Assembly of God, 515 Laird St. There is no admission charge; donations will be accepted. With the formation of The Nelons rooted in the legendary LeFevres, founder Rex Nelon set an initial foundation of excellence...
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Look at the 'Triumph of the Spirit'
(Community News ~ 02/26/03)
"Triumph of the Spirit." Come celebrate it this week as Dyersburg State Community College hosts its 13th annual book festival. Book Fest 2003 begins Thursday in the First Citizen's National Bank Auditorium in the DSCC Student Center and will conclude Saturday in the E.H. Lannom Jr. Gymnasium. The festival is funded in part by the Tennessee Humanities Council. All events are free and open to the public...
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The Nash Family Arrives in Dyer County
(History ~ 02/26/03)
The Nash Family Arrives in Dyer County The Goodspeed Company that recorded many early tales of America, once wrote the following about West Tennessee pioneers, "The face of the country was covered by an almost unbroken forest. As yet, no mill wheels disturbed the silent flow of the rivers; the smoke of the settler's hastily and rudely constructed cabin curled lonesomely among the tree tops, and the small clearings before his door were scarcely large enough to receive the welcoming smile of the noonday sun; wild animals lurked in the dark recesses of the forest; and deadly fevers stretched forth their burning hands from the tangled canebrakes. ...
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RANDOM NOTES FEB.26, 2003
(Column ~ 02/26/03)
Ever since I moved to Dyersburg years ago, there have been things I have wanted to see and people I've wanted to meet, but never had the chance. One of these was eating at K&N Rootbeer. Not that I have not tried their fare before -- Larry Mack Boals once brought me a meal from there of a giant cheeseburger that was topped with melted cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, mustard and ketchup. ...
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