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Attorney says Justice, FBI conspired with NCAA to get 'Bama
(Professional Sports ~ 01/28/04)
A lawyer suing the NCAA over its investigation of Alabama football claims the Justice Department and the FBI wrongly conspired with the sanctioning body to wreck the Crimson Tide program. Tommy Gallion, a University of Alabama graduate representing two former Tide assistant coaches, said Congress should investigate the role of the government, which he accused of ''highly unethical behavior.''...
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Defensive struggle doesn't mean an ugly Super Bowl
(Professional Sports ~ 01/28/04)
HOUSTON (AP) - Two teams built on dominating defense not awesome offense, rosters bereft of big names, coaches with a public persona as dry as the Texas sand. On the surface, the Carolina Panthers against New England Patriots seems a super bore of a Super Bowl...
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DHS takes charge out of Covington
(High School Sports ~ 01/28/04)
COVINGTON -- The Dyersburg girls' basketball team defeated Covington 62-47 Tuesday. It was a balanced attack for the lady Trojans that did in the Lady Chargers. Lacilia Newman had 19 points and 6 rebounds while Sharee Mitchell added13 points and 5 rebounds. Freshman Kayla Holloway produced a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds...
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Lady Choctaws clip Falcons 62-31
(High School Sports ~ 01/28/04)
It wasn't pretty, but Dyer County will take it. The Lady Choctaws defeated Lake County 62-31 Tuesday night in a game that neither team will want to show in a highlight reel. Regardless, DC improved to 12-8 and now sits in solid position in their district. With the regular season almost coming to an end, ever game is important...
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How DC got its groove back
(High School Sports ~ 01/28/04)
After losing six games in a row it looked like Dyer County would never get back on a roll. But a 47-35 victory Monday against Lake County was the Choctaws third win in a row and may have signified they have got their groove back. "We have worked most things out," said Choctaws' forward Courtney Jones, "So we can only get better."."...
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Odom Marie 'Grannie Re' Berry
(Obituary ~ 01/28/04)
Odom Marie "Grannie Re" Berry, 85, of Newbern, died Monday, Jan. 26, 2004 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. She was a member of Newbern First United Methodist Church. Services will be at 1 p.m. today at Newbern First United Methodist church with the Rev. Tommy Jowers and Dr. David Comperry officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...
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Wilbern Ersie Johnson
(Obituary ~ 01/28/04)
Wilbern Ersie Johnson, 83, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Care. He was retired president of Production Credit Association, a lifetime active member of First Christian Church, member and past president of Dyersburg Kiwanis Club and a veteran of World War II...
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Katie Ruth Ward Faulkner
(Obituary ~ 01/28/04)
Katie Ruth Ward Faulkner, 85, of Ridgely, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home. She was a homemaker and a member of Northside Church of Christ. Services will be at 1 p.m. today in the Ridgely chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Brother R.M. Palmer officiating. Burial will be in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely...
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Robert G. "Bobby" Swift
(Obituary ~ 01/28/04)
Robert G. "Bobby" Swift, 57, of Tiptonville, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was a retired US Air Force veteran. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Ellington Hall in Tiptonville. The family will receive visitors at 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Cosmopolitan Funeral Services...
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William Murray Thornton
(Obituary ~ 01/28/04)
William Murray Thornton, 76, of Dyersburg, died Monday, Jan. 26, 2004 at the Veteran's Hospital in Memphis. He was a retired TV technician. Survivors include his wife, Edith Thornton of Dyersburg; three sisters, Louise Rogers and Martha Siddens, both of Dyersburg and Stella Jackson of Oklahoma; and a brother, Raymond Thornton of Yuba City, Calif...
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Recie Avery
(Obituary ~ 01/28/04)
Recie Avery, of Tiptonville, died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2004 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by H.H. Hudson Funeral Home.
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Hardy Marshall
(Obituary ~ 01/28/04)
Hardy Marshall of Jackson died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004 at Missions Nursing Home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Cosmopolitan Funeral Services.
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Wesley residents treated to a wild-game lunch
(Community News ~ 01/28/04)
"This is about as good a meal as I've ever had," said John Hollice, taking a break from chewing. Hollice and a few of his buddies at Wesley at Dyersburg Nursing Center were treated to a special invitation-only lunch Monday when members of Hillcrest Baptist Church provided squirrel stew, barbecued raccoon and barbecued deer along with vegetables, cornbread and dessert...
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First Baptist Preschool is 3 of 3 in state's Star Quality Childcare Program
(Community News ~ 01/28/04)
A few modifications have brought three stars to First Baptist Preschool. "We're really excited to have gotten three stars this year," said director Paige Robinson. The three of a possible three stars demonstrate the preschool is going above minimum licensing requirements...
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Pet of the week - Martin
(Community News ~ 01/28/04)
Martin is a playful, orange-striped male tabby cat available for adoption at the Dyersburg-Dyer County Humane Society's animal shelter at 325 Church Ave. S. in Dyersburg. For more information, call the shelter at 285-4889.
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Vision XXI town hall meeting is Thursday
(Local News ~ 01/28/04)
The Vision XXI committee will hold town hall meetings at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Lannom Center in Dyersburg and at Dyer County High School. The meetings will provide an update on the last three years of the Vision XXI program and provide citizens an opportunity to give their input on the future of Dyer County...
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Episcopal bishop condemns tactics of splinter group
(Local News ~ 01/28/04)
Citing "deceitfulness and sabotage" by a group opposed to the consecration of an openly gay bishop, West Tennessee's Episcopal bishop has issued a pastoral letter condemning the tactics. "Loyal opposition and honest dissent to such actions are legitimate and should be honored by all. ...
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Child support license-revocation program apparently helps local children
(Local News ~ 01/28/04)
Children with parents living in Dyer County are among thousands of Tennessee children who are receiving needed support because of the state department of human services license-revocation program. More than 20,000 parents who owed at least $500 in overdue child support were notified in August that their driver's, professional and recreational licenses were at risk if they didn't fulfill their obligations soon. Many parents got the message...
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City explores changes in beer ordinance
(Local News ~ 01/28/04)
There is no city ordinance in Dyersburg debated more regularly or with greater contentiousness than the regulations regarding the sale of beer to minors. "Since I became the city attorney in 1983," Lannom told members of the public safety commission in a public meeting Tuesday morning, "it is the beer ordinance we've dickered with the most."...
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