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DARE officer cut at Middle School
(Local News ~ 07/15/03)
It is all a matter of priorities in a time when city budgets are tight, said Bobby Williamson, Dyersburg Chief of Police, when he formally announced yesterday the regular DARE officer at the middle school would return to patrol duties. Vella Denny first served as Drug Awareness Resistance Education and school resource officer at the old Dyer County Central. ...
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Court citation for lack of auto insurance blocks vehicle license renewal
(Local News ~ 07/15/03)
Tennessee is getting closer to enforcing its motor-vehicle liability insurance law. Effective July 1, Tennessee county clerks will be required by state law to withhold a license-plate renewal from motorists who have been cited to court for not carrying liability insurance as provided by Tennessee's Financial Responsibility law...
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Former recruiter for Airtrans pleads guilty to federal fraud charge
(Local News ~ 07/15/03)
A former employee of the now defunct Dyersburg trucking company Airtrans Inc. pleaded guilty Friday to a criminal information for violating federal motor carrier law. Gary White, who recruited drivers for the company, pleaded guilty to one count of instructing an unnamed individual who was applying for employment with Airtrans, to make a false entry on a Driver's Application for Employment in violation of federal law...
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Winchester named to higher education commission
(Local News ~ 07/15/03)
Katie Winchester, chief executive officer of Dyersburg's First Citizens National Bank, has been named to a four-year term as a member of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. "I'm thrilled to be appointed," Winchester said Friday. "It's an honor."...
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Gibson EMC and other TVA distributors offer counterproposal to TVA rate increase
(Local News ~ 07/15/03)
TRENTON -- Gibson Electric Membership Corporation differs with neighbor Dyersburg Electric System Manager Jimmy Williamson on a proposed Tennessee Valley Authority rate adjustment. While Williamson supports the TVA board's proposal, Gibson EMC is joining with other TVA distributors to oppose the adjustment TVA says is aimed at redressing an imbalance with residential rates lower than surrounding states and large-industry rates too high to attract jobs to the TVA's seven-state region...
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Free and reduced lunches on the rise in Dyersburg
(Local News ~ 07/15/03)
It is probably a sign of the times, but the number of students relying on free and reduced lunches in Dyersburg has definitely been on the rise and that trend may continue into the next school year. Ann Cook, school nutrition supervisor for the city schools, said that, on average, 35 to 40 percent of families with students in city schools need help with food-service costs at school. ...
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New state law allowing alternatives to jail for child-support delinquents not broad enough: Stafford
(Local News ~ 07/15/03)
A new state law allowing delinquents in child support to be sentenced to pick up litter instead of jail doesn't go far enough, Dyer County Chancellor J. Steven Stafford says. "I think it's a step in the right direction because the last thing we need to be doing is spending tax money on folks who don't pay child support by putting them in jail and paying to keep them up," Stafford said. "The way I read it the statute is pretty specific -- too specific."...
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Emergency preparedness checklist includes food, water, other supplies
(Local News ~ 07/15/03)
Emergency preparedness checklist includes food, water, other supplies The U.S. Department of Homeland Security provided the following recommendations for families who hope to be prepared for any emergency. Additional information may be found at www.ready.com and www.fema.gov...
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Families urged to prepare for emergencies
(Local News ~ 07/15/03)
Looking for one last family project before the summer ends and the children start a new school year? Consider compiling, or revamping, an emergency supplies kit. Every family needs at least one - a fact that has become even more pronounced, thanks to two events this year. ...
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Storm sent off to national tournament
(High School Sports ~ 07/15/03)
Members of the 16-and-under Dyersburg Storm team wore state championship shirts to a special sendoff in their honor at the courthouse Saturday. Next week, they hope to have a new batch of shirts proclaiming their national championship. The Storm left Dyersburg Saturday after a sendoff hosted by City Mayor Bill Revell and County Mayor Richard Hill on the courthouse lawn. The basketball players were given Tennessee flags, certificates and a key to the city...
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Dyersburg wins district in 13-year-old action
(High School Sports ~ 07/15/03)
The Dyersburg 13-year-old troupe took the district title in Camden this week with a 3-1 run. Dyersburg topped Benton County two times, including a final meeting to take the title. Dyersburg beat the home standing Benton County squad 13-12 to open the tournament. Cole Dickerson anchored the mound for Dyersburg, pitching into the third frame when Adam Smith took over...
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11-and-12-year-old tourney slides into Dyersburg
(High School Sports ~ 07/15/03)
The 11-and-12-year-old Dixie Youth tournament started in Dyersburg this weekend with teams from Halls, Ripley and Trenton taking the field. The tournament will continue up to Wednesday evening. Two Dyersburg teams started the All-Star action Friday with a 5-4 extra innings game. Dyersburg American topped Dyersburg National in the eight-inning fray...
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Former Trojan now national champion coach
(High School Sports ~ 07/15/03)
It's hard not to notice the ring on Taylor Burks' hand. Six smaller diamonds flanking a large centerpiece stone distinguishes the giant gold piece of jewelry. Written in bold letters around the diamonds is: "NATIONAL CHAMPIONS." Burks wears the ring as a symbol of everything he's worked for in nearly a decade of coaching. The former Dyersburg High School player and coach earned the ring at the Georgia Military College, where he serves as the football team's defensive coordinator...
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Timothy Eugene 'Tim' Barker
(Obituary ~ 07/15/03)
Timothy Eugene "Tim" Barker, 35, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, July 13, 2003 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was a welder. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of J.W. Curry & Son Funeral Home with Brother Doug Ellingsworth officiating. Burial will be in Dyer County Memorial Gardens. The family will receive visitors at 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home...
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Hildred Gatlin
(Obituary ~ 07/15/03)
Hildred Gatlin, 77, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, July 12, 2003 at her residence. She was a homemaker and a member of Phillips Street Church of Christ. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in the chapel of Johnson Funeral Home with Brother Dustin Forthum officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg...
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Samuel Armstrong
(Obituary ~ 07/15/03)
Samuel Armstrong, of Dyersburg, died Friday, July 11, 2003 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by J.W. Curry & Son Funeral Home.
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Vincent Burlarley
(Obituary ~ 07/15/03)
Vincent Burlarley, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, July 13, 2003 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Dyersburg Funeral Home.
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Jackie Martin
(Obituary ~ 07/15/03)
Jackie Martin, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, July 12, 2003 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by J.W. Curry & Son Funeral Home.
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Kenneth Smith
(Obituary ~ 07/15/03)
Kenneth Smith, 68, of Tiptonville, died Sunday, July 13, 2003 at the Regional Medical Center in Memphis. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Dyersburg Funeral Home.
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John Daniel 'Johnny' Brown
(Obituary ~ 07/15/03)
John Daniel "Johnny" Brown, 28, of Dyersburg, died Friday, July 11, 2003, in Memphis. He was an employee of ERMCO of Dyersburg. Services will be at 3 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Phipps officiating. Burial will be in Archers Chapel Cemetery near Halls...
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Samuel R. Armstrong
(Obituary ~ 07/15/03)
Samuel R. Armstrong, 80, of Dyersburg, died Friday, July 11, 2003 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was a retired factory worker. Graveside services were at 11 a.m. July 14 in Dyersburg City Cemetery with Brother Mac Daniels officiating. J.W. Curry & Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements...
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Jackie Martin
(Obituary ~ 07/15/03)
Jackie Martin, 64, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, July 12, 2003 at his residence. He was a retired guard. Graveside services were at 10 a.m. today in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely with Brother R.M. Palmer officiating. J.W. Curry & Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements...
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Kenneth Wyly Smith
(Obituary ~ 07/15/03)
Kenneth Wyly Smith, 68, of Tiptonville, died Sunday, July 13, 2003 at the Regional Medical Center in Memphis. He was a retired farmer and attended Living Word Church in Hornbeak. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in the Tiptonville chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home with the Rev. Earnest Mayo and the Rev. Archie Larry officiating. Burial will be in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely...
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Get ready for the second annual Charity Bazaar
(Community News ~ 07/15/03)
Attention non-profit organizations: It's back. The Dyersburg Mall will host the second annual Charity Bazaar from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Make a Difference Day, Oct. 25. "We decided to do it again because the charities loved it (last year)," said mall manager Brooke Emery. "It was a great way to get visibility for their organizations plus raise money."...
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Kids spend the Summer in the Son
(Community News ~ 07/15/03)
David Watson picked up an egg and squeezed it, hard. The first row of kids leaned back, hoping not to get hit by yolk. It didn't break. He placed it upright on the table and gave it a spin. The spinning lasted for several seconds. Watson took the second egg and squeezed it...
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For Walden, '... it's a Granny thing'
(Community News ~ 07/15/03)
Marie Walden has always been interested in words, poetry and reading. So after her sister published her own book a couple of years ago, Walden decided she could too. Now, she wants to make that effort available to the public. "... it's a Granny thing" is now available at Lighthouse Bibles Books Gifts & Music, 120 W. Court St., Dyersburg...
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Wesley provides funnel cakes, lemonade for all
(Community News ~ 07/15/03)
It was last year when Chris and Dana Wilcox were asked by Jo Ann Parker to fix funnel cakes and homemade lemonade for the residents at Wesley at Dyersburg Nursing Care. This year, the Wilcoxes came to Parker to see if they could do it again. "This is a special treat for the residents -- to come outside, enjoy funnel cakes," said Parker, Wesley's activity director. "They occasionally get homemade lemonade but rarely anything like this."...
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Community Cancer Fund releases second cookbook; prized fudge recipe included
(Community News ~ 07/15/03)
If a plate of Mattie Chandler's fudge brings $50 or more at local charity auctions, how valuable would the recipe be? The Community Cancer Fund hopes people are willing to pay $10 for that recipe and 249 more included in "Recipes to Cherish, Volume 2."...
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Maranatha is now Lighthouse
(Community News ~ 07/15/03)
When Don Bailey asked David Phillips-Burk how his mother was doing, one of the last things he thought would happen would be an offer to buy Phillips-Burk's store. Now, Bailey, his wife Patsy and their daughter Wendy are getting their new Bible bookstore ready for a grand opening and hoping customers will soon get used to calling Maranatha Bible Bookstore its new name -- Lighthouse Bibles Books Gifts & Music...
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