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Lawmakers would consider moving primary before canceling it
(Local News ~ 04/04/03)
Legislators representing Dyer County say they want to consider moving Tennessee's presidential preference primary before any decision to do away with it. "It's a little early to say, but it appears that our primary is located in terms of the scheme of things and its timing give it little effect," state Rep. Craig Fitzhugh, D-Ripley, said Wednesday. "I don't think there's much support for doing away with it because it is an opportunity for people to vote their preferences."...
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Plan for early tornado warning system relies on quake measures
(Local News ~ 04/04/03)
Radar does a good job of detecting the swirling winds of a tornado but it doesn't necessarily show when a twister touches the ground. For that, you might just need a seismograph. While seismographs are normally used to detect earthquakes, they also pick up the rumbling created by heavy trucks, trains and even high winds that force trees to sway and bend...
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New director named for rehabilitation center
(Local News ~ 04/04/03)
Alma Ruth Michael is determined to help the clients of the Tennessee Rehabilitation Center at Dyersburg. Since her appointment on Feb. 15 she has been director of the center on Morgan Road that seeks to ease the transition to work for those with physical, emotional and/or mental disabilities...
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Robert Bishop
(Obituary ~ 04/04/03)
Robert Bishop, of Ridgely, died Wednesday, April 2, 2003 at The Regional Medical Center in Memphis. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by H.H. Hudson Funeral Home in Dyersburg.
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Nina Mae Warren
(Obituary ~ 04/04/03)
Nina Mae Warren, 90, of Flint, Mich., formerly of Dyersburg, died Sunday, March 30, 2003 at her residence. She was a retired food service manager for Dyer County Central School. Services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at New Bethal Baptist Church in Dyersburg with the Rev. Al Seward officiating. Burial will be in New Bethal Cemetery...
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Billy Collins Walk
(Obituary ~ 04/04/03)
Billy Collins Walk, 74, of Finley, died Thursday, April 3, 2003 at his residence. He was a retired employee of Dyersburg Fabrics, a member of Junction Church of God and a U.S. Army veteran. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Junction Church of God with Brother Kenny Chessor officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg...
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FBC-Trimble presents the Living Last Supper this weekend
(Community News ~ 04/04/03)
It had been some 20 years ago when members of First Baptist Church in Trimble brought to life Jesus' last night on earth before his crucifixion. Last year, they did it again. And after such a favorable response, they've brought it back. First Baptist Church in Trimble will present the Living Last Supper at 7 p.m. Saturday and at 11 a.m. Sunday. Everyone is invited...
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Spanish Fair at Dyersburg State
(Community News ~ 04/04/03)
It will be fair day, south-of-the-border style, in the gymnasium of Dyersburg State Community College on Thursday, April 10, when the college holds its annual Spanish Feria. Hundreds of students studying Spanish in high schools across the region will come to the campus to compete in a variety of venues and to experience a taste of Hispanic culture. ...
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