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Closure of local veteran's agency will hamper services to thousands, says officer
(Local News ~ 02/28/03)
Closing the Dyersburg Veterans Affairs office would force about 31,000 veterans and their families to get help with benefits from the Jackson office, Dyersburg's Veterans Affairs officer said Thursday. "We definitely see a need to keep this office open," Max Wood said. "We serve about 31,000 veterans from this office."...
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Disaster institute deadline near
(Local News ~ 02/28/03)
Wednesday (MARCH 5) is the deadline to sign up for classes during the American Red Cross's Disaster Training Institute. The institute, which will be held next week in Dyersburg, offers 14 different Red Cross courses to teach volunteers how to help during a disaster...
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City worker seems to be target of hoax
(Local News ~ 02/28/03)
Dyersburg cemetery director Nelson Butler appears to have been the target of a malicious, elaborate hoax intended to discredit him in the community and place his job at risk, according to city police chief Bobby Williamson and an investigation by the State Gazette...
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New fishing regulations go into effect on Saturday
(Local News ~ 02/28/03)
Fishermen may continue to use as many poles as they like while fishing in Tennessee. The new fishing regulations, which go into effect on Saturday, don't include a pole limit. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency had planned to restrict fishermen to no more than three active poles at a time. When the agency solicited public comment on the plan, though, fishermen throughout the state objected...
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Governor appoints Williamson
(Local News ~ 02/28/03)
Gov. Phil Bredesen has named Dyersburg Police Chief Bobby Williamson to serve on the Tennessee Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission. Williamson is one of 13 people from across the state named to the commission. The terms of the appointees coincide with Bredesen's term as governor...
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YMCA taking soccer registration
(High School Sports ~ 02/28/03)
The YMCA of Dyer County is accepting registration for its spring outdoor soccer league for boys and girls ages 3-12. Practice will begin April 7 and be held Mondays and Thursdays at the Y's soccer facility. Registration fees are $15 for Y members and $30 for potential members. Deadline to register is Friday, March 14. For more information about specific practice or game times, call the YMCA at 288-9662...
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Big Orange Report 3-3b
(High School Sports ~ 02/28/03)
Recruiting truth and deceptions National signing day was a happy, satisfying event at the University of Tennessee this year. The late windfall of talent should assist in filling some obvious needs on the Big Orange depth chart. As usual, head coach Phillip Fulmer corralled most of the in-state talent that he felt could compete in the Southeastern Conference. However, there was one big shocker, an East Tennessee defection that caught many folks, including Fulmer, completely off guard...
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YMCA Youth Basketball
(High School Sports ~ 02/28/03)
Playing for Eye Care Specialty Group in YMCA's Youth Basketball league for 7-8-year-olds were, front from left: Joseph Permenter, Crystal Cocke, Alex Scott; back: Andre Moorer II, Steven Permenter, Blake Alford and coach David Scott. Not pictured: Kalie Hawks and coach Andre Moorer...
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Dyersburg High School's Jeremy Taylor leaps for a dunk Thursday night against Hardin County High School
(High School Sports ~ 02/28/03)
Dyersburg High School's Jeremy Taylor leaps for a dunk Thursday night against Hardin County High School in Jackson. The Trojans outscored HCHS 72-41 in the District 13-AAA consolation game. 13-AAA Tournament at Jackson Dyersburg High School (72) Wes Pitts 14, Jeremy Taylor 12, Josh Mann, David Brown 10, Terrance McLin 9, Jermaine Barnett, John Bolan 6, Nik Schweikert 3, Ricky Jones 2...
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Charles Freeman Bane
(Obituary ~ 02/28/03)
Charles Freeman Bane, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, Feb. 27, 2003 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Dyersburg Funeral Home.
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William 'Bo' Bodecker
(Obituary ~ 02/28/03)
William 'Bo' Bodecker, 80, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2003 at his residence. He was a special investigator with the railroad, attended Oak Grove Church of Christ and was a U.S. Navy veteran. Services will be at 11 a.m. today in the chapel of J.W. Curry & Son Funeral Home with Kenneth Westbrook officiating...
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Roger D. Avery
(Obituary ~ 02/28/03)
Roger D. Avery, 44, of Ridgely, died Sunday, Feb. 23, 2003 at his residence. He was a farmer. Services will be at 12 p.m. Monday at Ridgely Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. Tom Sanders officiating. Burial will be in Citizen Cemetery in Tiptonville. H.H. Hudson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...
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Enjoying the blue and gold
(Community News ~ 02/28/03)
Ishmael Noffatt, Jacob Sells and Steven Alford from Den 1 of the Dyersburg Webelos read the program for the Pack 88's annual Blue and Gold Banquet on Wednesday at Three Oaks Middle School. About 55 boys attended -- Tiger Cubs, Bears, Wolfs and Webelos...
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Better weather on the way
(Community News ~ 02/28/03)
An icicle slowly melts onto the iron handrail of the old Forked Deer bridge in Southtown. Warming temperatures today could come with the first peek of sunshine this afternoon, forecasters predict. Clouds on Saturday are forecast to give way in the afternoon to partial sunshine...
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