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Wesley celebrates Barbie's 45th birthday
(Community News ~ 03/11/04)
It's 1959 -- the Guggenheim Museum, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, opens in New York City; Fidel Castro becomes premier of Cuba; Alaska and Hawaii become the 49th and 50th U.S. states; the "Sound of Music" premieres in musical theater; Wright, Billie Holiday and Buddy Holly die; the U.S.S.R. launches a rocket with two monkeys on board; the microchip is invited; Barbie debuts...
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FCE clubs plan year's worth of activities; public invited to participate
(Community News ~ 03/11/04)
Name one place where you can learn how to create healthful meals in minutes, how to organize your home and how to turn leaves into bowls. Stumped? Then you probably aren't familiar with the local Family and Community Education Clubs. FCE members hope to change that this year, and they're officially inviting everyone to join them as they explore crafty ideas, legal issues, healthy habits and fun...
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Heathcott crowned Miss DHS
(Community News ~ 03/11/04)
The Miss DHS Reception and Dance was held at Dyersburg High School on Valentine's Day. The DHS Student Council sponsored the event. Senior Laura Anne Heathcott was crowned Miss DHS. Juniors Grace Andrews and Laura Beth Bingham were chosen as first and second maids. ...
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Reward offered for information on house fire
(Local News ~ 03/11/04)
Crime Stoppers and the Tennessee Arson Hotline are offering a $2,000 combined award for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the house fire at 1335 Meeks on Feb. 25, 2004. Anyone with any information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 285-8477 or the Dyersburg Fire Department at 288-7615. All calls are strictly confidential...
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Roadway Express' Bobby Lindsey drives 1 million miles accident free
(Local News ~ 03/11/04)
Bobby Lindsey of Dyersburg, a professional driver for Roadway Express Inc., has logged 1 million miles, the equivalent of circling the earth's equator 40 times, without a preventable accident. Bobby Lindsey is a pickup and delivery driver for the company's Memphis facility and a member of the Local 667 of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. In the 15 years he has been with Roadway he has never had a preventable accident...
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Simulated fires test citizens' knowledge of safety tips; safety trailer to be part of 'Fill the Boot' campaign on Saturday
(Local News ~ 03/11/04)
If smoke filled your house, would you know what to do? Most people know that they should drop to the floor, where the smoke will be less intense, and then crawl to safety. Whether they'll remember that during an emergency is an unknown. That's why the American Red Cross and local firefighters encourage people to hold family disaster drills...
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New schedule for weekend trash runs
(Local News ~ 03/11/04)
Problems with strong winds scattering trash around Dyersburg and commercial contractors abusing a sanitation program set up for city residents caused the city to change its weekend schedule for trash removal. The Dyersburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen last year ordered that trash trucks be kept in the parking lot behind city hall throughout weekends. ...
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Accused murderer's competency appeal refused
(Local News ~ 03/11/04)
The Tennessee Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal of accused triple murderer Jamie Bailey's competency to stand trial. In a one-sentence ruling issued Feb. 27, the state's high court refused to grant a hearing on Bailey's competency, thus letting stand a ruling by Dyer County Circuit Judge Lee Moore that he is competent to stand trial...
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Robert "Bobby" Brewer
(Obituary ~ 03/11/04)
Robert 'Bobby' Brewer, 76, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, March 9, 2004 at his residence. He was a employee of Milan Arsenal and fireman and a member of the First United Pentecostal Church in Dyersburg. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Shelton Funeral Home in Trenton. Burial will be in Floyd's Chapel Cemetery near Maury City...
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James Wallace Holloman
(Obituary ~ 03/11/04)
James Wallace Holloman, 66, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, March 9, 2004, at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was a retired employee of Colonial Rubber and a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Dyer County Memorial Gardens with Brother John Robinson officiating...
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Temple Houston
(Obituary ~ 03/11/04)
Temple Houston of Dyersburg died Wednesday, March 10, 2004 at Jackson Regional Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Dyersburg Funeral Home
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Josephine Flowers
(Obituary ~ 03/11/04)
Josephine Flowers, of Hornbeak, formerly of Dyersburg, died today at her residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Curry Funeral Home.
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Evangelist Minnie Holloway Reed
(Obituary ~ 03/11/04)
Evangelist Minnie Holloway Reed, 62, of Brownsville, died Sunday, March 7, 2004 at her residence. She was an employee of A.O. Smith.
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Mississippi State more than a two-man te
(College Sports ~ 03/11/04)
ATLANTA (AP) -- Lawrence Roberts and Timmy Bowers get most of the attention for Mississippi State. Deservedly so. But don't forget their supporting cast. Roberts was a unanimous choice as Southeastern Conference player of the year, while Bowers also made the first team. The duo led No. 4 Mississippi State (25-2) to its first regular-season championship since 1991 and a favorite's role in the SEC tournament, which begins Thursday at the Georgia Dome...
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Wednesday's NBA Capsules
(Professional Sports ~ 03/11/04)
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Tracy McGrady scored a team-record 62 points, becoming just the third NBA player in the past dozen years to score that many, in the Orlando Magic's 108-99 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. McGrady, who had 55 points in the final three periods, broke Shaquille O'Neal's team record of 53 points set against Minnesota in 1994. It was the league's first 60-point game since O'Neal had 61 for the Lakers against the Los Angeles Clippers on Mar. 6, 2000...
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Lawmakers: Baseball must toughen steroids policy
(Professional Sports ~ 03/11/04)
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sen. John McCain told the baseball players' association Wednesday that Congress will step in unless the union agrees to toughen the sport's steroid-testing rules. The Senate Commerce Committee chairman challenged union head Donald Fehr to accept a far more stringent drug-testing policy, such as the NFL's. Fehr said he couldn't agree to changes in the collective bargaining agreement...
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Eagles are off to hot start
(College Sports ~ 03/11/04)
The Dyersburg State Eagles Baseball Team has jumped out to a strong 12-5 record and is ranked No. 3 in the TJCAA conference. The Eagles have played some of the best teams in the nation and have more than held their own. To date the Eagles have posted wins over perennial powerhouse Meramec Community College (3 out of 4), No. ...
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Dyer County senior signs with Union University
(High School Sports ~ 03/11/04)
When Courtney Jones transferred from Covington to Dyer County High School last year, he was taking a huge risk. With only a year and a half left in his high school career, surrounded by different teammates and a new coach, Jones took a chance that his talents would flourish in the fresh environment. If not, Jones could have ended up as just a footnote in DC history...
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