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TVA predicts cooler, wetter summer
(Local News ~ 06/02/03)
Summer weather across the Tennessee valley is expected to be cooler and wetter this year than last, a Tennessee Valley Authority forecast predicts. Our meteorologists predict that the average temperature in Memphis will be .8 degree higher than June 2002, but it will be cooler than last year in July and August," Chuck Feagans III, manager of TVA operations management, told about 100 at a breakfast for industrial customers sponsored by Dyersburg Electric System. ...
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Decision nears on feasibility of ethanol plant
(Local News ~ 06/02/03)
The Northwest Tennessee Regional Port Authority should know by the end of the month whether it is practical to build an ethanol plant in Lake County. The port authority received a $150,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development office to conduct a feasibility study. Ruth Tackett, Rural Development's state director, officially presented the Rural Business Enterprise Grant to port authority officials Friday afternoon in front of the Lake County Courthouse...
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County schools might not open without revenue increase: Hedge
(Local News ~ 06/02/03)
If the county does not increase revenues for Dyer County Schools, the district may be unable to open for next school year, county schools Director Dr. Dwight Hedge said Thursday. Hedge made the statement during a county budget committee meeting, but said after the meeting he thinks an impasse over school funding will be worked out to allow schools to open on time in August...
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Lottery will cost state money: Pinion
(Local News ~ 06/02/03)
TRIMBLE -- Tennessee's newly established lottery will cost the state money, state Rep. Phillip Pinion, D-Union City, told about 40 at a legislative coffee Friday. "The lottery will eventually cost Tennessee money because tuition is only 35 percent of the cost of higher education," Pinion said. ...
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DHS students offered $1.7 million in scholarships
(Local News ~ 06/02/03)
A total of 78 seniors at Dyersburg High were offered over $1.7 million dollars in academic and athletic scholarships this year, according to Connie Wright, counselor at the school. "With the economy we have today, I realize how important every scholarship dollar is to families trying to figure out a way to afford college for their son or daughter," Wright said. "I hope these scholarships, no matter how large or how small can make college more affordable for all students...
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ADDA headquarters moves to Newbern
(Local News ~ 06/02/03)
Newbern will be the new headquarters a design and drafting association, bringing prestige along with an international presence to the county's second city. The national headquarters of the American Design Drafters Association will be moving from Columbia, S.C. to Newbern after Newbern resident Olen Parker was named the group's chief executive officer last month...
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Firearms investigation, arrests slow home gun burglaries in county
(Local News ~ 06/02/03)
JACKSON - A firearms investigation that led to the indictment of five Dyer Countians also has led to a decrease in home burglaries of firearms, Sheriff Jeff Holt said Friday. "After the investigation was done our home burglaries, especially where theft of firearms was involved, decreased considerably," Holt said following a press conference here Friday about the task force investigation of firearms sales to convicted felons...
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Thousands watch historic graduation at DCHS
(Local News ~ 06/02/03)
An estimated 3,500 proud parents, relatives, friends and wellwishers jammed into the Dyer County High School Gymnasium on Friday to celebrate an historic event - the first graduation ceremony at the school. The Choctaw senior class of 208 students strode across the stage dressed in white and orange robes to receive their diplomas from county school superintendent Dr. Dwight Hedge and members of the Dyer County School Board...
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Meet the Vols 2003
(High School Sports ~ 06/02/03)
Randy Sanders -- quarterbacks, offensive coordinator, 14th year on staff -- Tennessee born and bred, Sanders came to UT in 1984 as a heralded quarterback prospect. Arm and shoulder problems curtailed his promising career on the gridiron, but he was a four-time academic All-American in the classroom. ...
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Twin sisters share passion for umpiring
(High School Sports ~ 06/02/03)
Rounding the bases at the Dyersburg Activity Center softball complex can be a confusing journey. Watching the first baseline is umpire Holly Childress. On the other side of the diamond is her twin sister Heidi. "Some of the 7-year-olds look at me when they are running the bases, then they get to Heidi and do a double take," said Holly, the oldest of the sisters by eight minutes...
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River Bandits shoot out Stars, lose to Covington
(High School Sports ~ 06/02/03)
The Dyersburg River Bandits travel team continued play at the Memphis White Station tournament this weekend, beating the Desoto County (Miss.) Stars 11-0 and falling to Covington 3-2. Dyersburg struck early against Covington, posting a run in the second off a Jamison McGuire RBI-single that plated Cody Tettleton, who reached earlier on a double. McGuire was the only two-hit batter for the Bandits, going a flawless 2-2 at the plate...
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Ezra S. Mays
(Community News ~ 06/02/03)
Ezra S. Mays, 85, of Obion, died Saturday, May 31, 2003, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City. He was a farmer, a retired employhee of the former Lier-Siegler Automotive Plant in Union City, a retired employee of Obion Farmers Co-op in Obion and employed by Cryer Funeral Home in Obion for the last 13 years. ...
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Travelers, Demons take Dixie Youth championship games
(Community News ~ 06/02/03)
Members of the Dyersburg Travelers team rushed to home plate after Evan Wilkerson hit a home run in the 11-12-year-old championship game against the Dyersburg Nationals Sunday at the Ed Wright Baseball Complex in Dyersburg. The Travelers topped the Nationals 3-0 in the championship game...
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Beyond Me, Linda Herring providing musical backdrop to Theus-Mays scholarship banquet
(Community News ~ 06/02/03)
A Dyersburg native is coming back to help raise funds for a scholarship benefiting Dyersburg State Community College. Jill Donnell, a graduate of Dyersburg High School, and her husband William of the ministry Beyond Me, along with pianist Linda Herring of Memphis, are the featured guests for the Ida Mae Theus-Mays Scholarship and Graduate Banquet...
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Kidz Kraze draws big crowd
(Community News ~ 06/02/03)
There was no doubt that Kidz Kraze was going to be a hit on Saturday. Before the festival began in Okeena Park, people began lining up for some of the more popular activities. Motorists assembled in the parking lot to have their child-passenger safety seats inspected. Others stood in front of a booth where bicycle helmets were going to be given away...
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Caring comes naturally to Delilah Branch
(Community News ~ 06/02/03)
She started working in Dyersburg as a way to get money to continue her trip to Georgia. Just over 30 years later, the residents, their families and the staff at Wesley at Dyersburg Nursing Care are happy that Delilah Branch never got that money. "What a friend she is to residents and staff and families!" said JoAnn Parker, Wesley's activity director. ...
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Ruby J. Vanness
(Obituary ~ 06/02/03)
Ruby J. Vanness, 62, of Ripley, died Saturday, May 31, 2003 at Methodist Hospital-Central in Memphis. She was manager of Ripley Meadows Apartments and a Baptist. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Garner Funeral Home in Ripley. Burial will be in Ripley Memorial Gardens...
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Virgil Tirey
(Obituary ~ 06/02/03)
Virgil Tirey, 78, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, May 31, 2003, at Baptist Hospital East in Memphis. He was a retired mechanic, an Army veteran of World War II and a member of First United Pentecostal Church, Disabled American Veterans and the American Legion. ...
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Robert Dale Odle
(Obituary ~ 06/02/03)
Robert Dale Odle, 71, of Dresden, died Thursday, May 29, 2003, at Volunteer General Hospital in Martin. He was a farmer and a real estate broker and appraiser. He was a veteran of the Korean War and was a member of Gearin's Chapel. Services were Sunday at Williams Funeral Home in Greenfield with Kenneth Williams officiating. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery in Greenfield...
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James Jackson Lloyd Sr.
(Obituary ~ 06/02/03)
James Jackson Lloyd Sr., 100, of Troy, died Saturday, May 31, 2003, at his home. He was an owner and operator of the Tupelo (Miss.) Ice Co. and a member of the Church of Christ. Services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday at White-Mahon Funeral Home in Troy with Dr. Vann Kissell officiating. Burial will be in Mount Ararat Cemetery in Troy. The family will receive visitors 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home...
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Hazel Inez Burrell
(Obituary ~ 06/02/03)
Hazel Inez Burrell, 75, of Union City, died Saturday, May 31, 2003 at her home. She was a machine operator at the Brown Shoe factory and a member of Mount Ararat Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Services are at 1 p.m. Monday at White Ranson Funeral Home in Union City with Dr. Bobby Williams officiating. Burial will be in East View Cemetery in Union City...
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