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Local attorney censured by state ethics panel
(Local News ~ 10/24/03)
A Dyersburg attorney on Monday was censured by the state's watchdog agency for legal ethics for "inappropriate trust accounting practices." Thomas H. Strawn received a conditional public censure from the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Tennessee Supreme Court...
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DHS Project Graduation cookie dough sale is underway
(Community News ~ 10/24/03)
Dyersburg High School seniors, from left, Courtney Moore, Whitney Bostic, Laura Mohead and Callie Fowlkes wait impatiently as Edric Gaylor takes cookies from the oven. They and their classmates are taking orders for the Project Graduation cookie dough sale now through Nov. ...
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Finley School PTO plans fall festival on Saturday
(Community News ~ 10/24/03)
A spaghetti supper, children's games and an auction of gift baskets will be held Saturday night at Finley Elementary School. The evening of activities begins at 5 p.m. with the spaghetti supper and children's games. In addition to spaghetti, the meal includes slaw, green beans, rolls, a drink and dessert. Plates cost $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 4-12 and free for children younger than 4...
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Jessie Brown
(Obituary ~ 10/24/03)
Jessie Brown, 76, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2003, at Wesley at Dyersburg Nursing Center. She was a domestic worker. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Dyersburg with the Rev. Louis Hudson officiating. Burial will be in Newbern Cemetery. H.H. Hudson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...
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Samuel 'Sammy' L. Nichols Sr.
(Obituary ~ 10/24/03)
Samuel "Sammy" L. Nichols Sr., 27, of Southaven, Miss., died Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2003, at his residence. He was a diesel mechanic with Clark Detroit Diesel and Allison Co. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, at Bethel Baptist Church in Walls, Miss., where he was a member. Burial will be in Forest Hill South Cemetery. Forest Hill South Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...
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Vincent Ray Wright
(Obituary ~ 10/24/03)
Vincent Ray Wright, 78, of Newbern, formerly of Louisville, Ky., died Thursday, Oct. 23, 2003, at Baptist Hospital in Union City. He was a metal finisher for Kentucky Platting. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Johnson Funeral Home with the Rev. Julian Huey officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Newbern...
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William H. Todd
(Obituary ~ 10/24/03)
William H. Todd, 83, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, Oct. 23, 2003, at Dyersburg Manor. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Dyersburg Funeral Home.
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Jewell Bay
(Obituary ~ 10/24/03)
Jewell Bay, of Benton, Ark., died Friday, Oct. 24, 2003, in Benton, Ark. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home.
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Edward Strube
(Obituary ~ 10/24/03)
Edward Strube, of Newbern, died Thursday, Oct. 23, 2003, at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home.
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Trojans want to end slump against Chiefs
(High School Sports ~ 10/24/03)
In what could possibly be a first round matchup in the playoffs, Dyersburg host Craigmont Friday on its senior night. In many circles, this contest would be called a trap game because it comes one week before the highly anticipated matchup with Hardin Co. for the region championship. If Dyersburg looks too far ahead, a very dangerous Craigmont could jump up and surprise them...
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Dyersburg, Dyer County struggle but end season on strong note
(High School Sports ~ 10/24/03)
Last week the Fayette Ware cross-country team won the Best of The West team title by four points. For most squads that would be a joyous moment to revel in. However, for Fayette, it was more like a slap in the face. The Wildcats believed they were better than the four-point spread showed. So they came back Thursday to the same course for the regional meet with the mindset of showing who they really were...
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Choctaws look to ground JC Eagles
(High School Sports ~ 10/24/03)
Through eight weeks Dyer County has been on a ghoulish run as they have faced many of the top teams in the area. While this has tested every player and coach on the team and made them better for it, they still have only a 1-7 record to show for it. The nightmare of a schedule continues for Dyer County tonight with a trip to Jackson Christian School to face the rugged Eagles, who are looking to tighten up its ship before the playoffs...
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Edwards praises Dyersburg after-school program
(Local News ~ 10/24/03)
The wife of Democratic Presidential hopeful Sen. John Edwards on Thursday blasted the Bush Administration's approach to education while holding up for emulation around the country a unique after-hours program at Dyersburg Primary School. Elizabeth Edwards stopped at the Dyersburg elementary school while on a campaign fund-raising tour for her husband in West Tennessee. ...
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Two men arrested after passing fake dollars
(Local News ~ 10/24/03)
A local investigation into a Dyersburg man, who was arrested early Thursday morning after allegedly passing $40 of counterfeit currency at a Dyersburg Convenient Store, has been turned over to the U.S. Secret Service, authorities said on Thursday. "Don Newell (Captain of the Criminal Investigation Division) contacted the Secret Service today (Thursday)," said Lt. Steve Isbell, Dyersburg Police Department public information officer...
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Ross UMC hosting second Prayer Chain Brunch Nov. 1
(Community News ~ 10/24/03)
The ladies of Salter's Chapel AME Church began it years ago. Last year, a link was added by Ross United Methodist Church. The chain is continuing this year. The second annual Prayer Chain Brunch will be held at 10 a.m. Nov. 1 at Ross, 101 Calcutt Ave., Dyersburg. The public is invited...
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