-
Legislators face new realities of higher education
(Local News ~ 04/17/03)
When the Tennessee Senate Finance Committee voted Tuesday to raise the maximum lottery scholarship awards to $4,000 it was recognizing a new reality in state higher education -- rapidly escalating tuition and fee structures for college students. Dr. ...
-
Parents sue grandfather over accidental shooting of child
(Local News ~ 04/17/03)
The parents of a 5-year-old boy who was wounded by a gun he found at his grandfather's house have sued the grandfather for $100,000 for medical expenses. The complaint by Lorri H. Riddick and Ken Riddick, on behalf of their son, Lucas J. Riddick, was filed April 11 in Dyer County Circuit Court against Kendall Riddick by Dyersburg attorney Charles S. ...
-
Fate of college athletics in the balance on Thursday
(High School Sports ~ 04/17/03)
A long-awaited meeting of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission is slated for Thursday and college athletes and coaches across the state will be holding their breaths for a verdict that could decide the fate of their programs. Faced with rising costs of operating universities and a steady decline in state revenues, THEC has been charting a new course for college athletic programs. ...
-
Seaton signs at Dyersburg State
(High School Sports ~ 04/17/03)
Dyersburg High School basketball standout Victoria Seaton has signed to play her freshman year of college ball at Dyersburg State Community College. Seaton, who was a starter with the Lady Trojans from 1998 to 2002, chose to stay out of school for a year and work. She will join another local star, Shennetta Cox of Dyer County High School, on the Lady Eagles team in the fall...
-
Four freshmen sign at Dyersburg State
(High School Sports ~ 04/17/03)
Four Arkansas high school basketball stars have inked letters of commitment to play college ball this fall at Dyersburg State Community College, according to Eagles head basketball coach Alan Barnett. Three of the quarter played together at Osceola High School. ...
-
Beulah Thomas Powell
(Obituary ~ 04/17/03)
Beulah Thomas Powell, 68, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, April 12, 2003 at her residence. She was a domestic worker and a member of William Chapel Church where she served on the usher board. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in the chapel of H.H. Hudson Funeral Home with the Rev. George Smith officiating. Burial will be in William Chapel Church Cemetery in Friendship...
-
Ollie Troutt
(Obituary ~ 04/17/03)
Ollie Troutt, 86, of Newbern, died Tuesday, April 15, 2003 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center. She was a homemaker and a member of Trimble Church of Christ. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Johnson Funeral Home with Brother Bob Witherington officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg...
-
Bunny.smile
(Community News ~ 04/17/03)
Jaylon Howell can't believe his luck. He got a bunny hug Saturday at the Dyersburg Mall. The 7-month-old is the son of Pete and Lolita Howell of Maury City. The bunny is hanging out in the Dyersburg Mall. In fact, he'll be there 4-7 p.m. today, and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Each child who visits the bunny at the mall will receive an Easter surprise, courtesy of the mall. Parents also may purchase photographs of their children with the Easter bunny...
-
American Cancer Society serves everyone
(Community News ~ 04/17/03)
The American Cancer Society hopes to see cancer mortality rates drop by 50 percent, incidence rates fall by 25 percent and a measurable improvement in the quality of life for those who face cancer. And, the voluntary health organization hopes that happens by 2015...
Stories from Thursday, April 17, 2003
Browse other days