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'Black Tie Blue Jeans' to raise money for American Heart Association
(Community News ~ 02/27/04)
The American Heart Association is taking a more casual approach to its annual Heart Gala this year. Instead of hosting a formal sit-down dinner, local organizers have planned a two-tiered event featuring music, dancing and a silent auction. Ashley Black, the heart association's regional director for West Tennessee, said she believes the new approach will attract not only the loyal heart association supporters but also a new, young crowd...
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Fire safety is year-round
(Community News ~ 02/27/04)
A furry friend and his pals from the Dyersburg Fire Department were on hand Tuesday night to remind Dyersburg Mall Kids Club members about fire safety. DFD fire inspector John Doyle led the discussion. Noting the importance of having a smoke alarm in the home, Doyle told members that if they hear it to go outside to a safe place. ...
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Spring Intersession slated for March 15-19
(Local News ~ 02/27/04)
With the high-stakes Gateway Tests looming on the horizon for students in the Dyersburg City Schools, remedial work in critical areas like Algebra, Biology, History and English will be a big focus of this year's Spring Intersession, March 15-19. According to Judy Hickman, coordinator of the Intersession program, high school students will be preparing for the Gateway Tests. ...
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Williamson joins call for more district attorneys
(Local News ~ 02/27/04)
Dyersburg Police Chief Bobby Williamson has joined a growing number of criminal justice officials in the state calling on legislators to increase the number of District Attorneys and raise the pay of their assistants. Williamson said that while the media has been focused largely upon the plight of education in Tennessee, there is a growing problem in law enforcement that will ultimately effect on public safety if it is not addressed. ...
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Max Henry Ball
(Obituary ~ 02/27/04)
Max Henry Ball, 71, of Brighton, formerly of Friendship, died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2004 in Brighton. He was a retired truck driver and a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Friendship Funeral Home. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery...
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Robena Maxine Prewitt
(Obituary ~ 02/27/04)
Robena Maxine Prewitt, 77, of Ridgely, died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2004 at her residence. She was a grocery store employee. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Cryer Funeral Home in Obion with Ray Jenkins officiating. Burial will be in Zion Cemetery in Obion...
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Nell Edwards
(Obituary ~ 02/27/04)
Nell Edwards, of Dyersburg, died today at Dyersburg Manor. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Dyersburg Funeral Home.
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Oscar Warden
(Obituary ~ 02/27/04)
Oscar Warden, of Newbern, died today at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. The family will receive visitors at 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Johnson Funeral Home. Further funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home.
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DHS looking rebound from district defeats
(High School Sports ~ 02/27/04)
The Lady Trojans didn't pull the easiest draw in the first round of the Regional 7-AAA tournament. In Cordova, Dyersburg will face a team that is completely unlike any squad they have faced this season. "They are a little different," said Dyersburg coach Randy Coffman. "He (coach David Offerle) plays 13 kids. He plays a lot of kids and tries to wear you out. They like to press and run and trap half court. It's also a physical team that tries to score off their defense."...
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Choctaws try on role of spoiler
(High School Sports ~ 02/27/04)
Dyer County scratched and clawed its way through the District 13 tournament with a 2-1 record. It took some clutch free throws and cement-hard defense in the final moments to preserve a 37-35 victory in the consolation championship. And for their troubles, what do the Choctaws get? They get to open the regional tournament against one of the best teams in the state. That is the nature of Tennessee high school basketball. There are no easy roads that lead to the state tournament...
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