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FBC-Dyersburg still has tickets for 'The Passion'
(Community News ~ 04/07/04)
It was mid-March when members of First Baptist Church in Dyersburg made the financial arrangements to provide tickets for Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ." In those few weeks, the church has given 200 tickets away. As Easter weekend approaches, it has another 100 available. The tickets are good for the matinee or evening showings of "The Passion" at Carmike Cinemas in Dyersburg...
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DSCC Theater presenting 'The Memory of Water
(Community News ~ 04/07/04)
For many, death is a time when they reflect back on how their loved one has had an impact on their lives. It's a roller-coaster ride of memory and nostalgia. It's an aspect of life shown in Shelagh Stephenson's "The Memory of Water." The play will be presented by the Dyersburg State Community College Theatre Department at 7:30 p.m. April 16, 17, 23 and 24 in the First Citizens National Bank Auditorium in the Dyersburg State Community College Student Center...
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California students collecting A Million Thank Yous for the military
(Local News ~ 04/07/04)
A high school student from Lutheran High School in Orange, Calif., has started a national campaign to collect and distribute 1 million letters of appreciation and e-mails of thanks to current and past military service members as part of National Military Appreciation Month, which is celebrated each May...
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Fitzhugh, Webb honored to be nominated for UT president
(Local News ~ 04/07/04)
Two Lauderdale County natives who were nominated to be president of the University of Tennessee say they did not aggressively pursue the position. State Rep. Craig Fitzhugh, D-Ripley and Dr. Bobby Webb, director of Shelby County Schools, both were among 47 initial candidates nominated for the top job at the state's flagship higher education institution...
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Lights to come down at Burnham Field
(Local News ~ 04/07/04)
The old Burnham baseball field in Dyersburg will only be used during the daylight hours through the upcoming athletic season as poles and lights have been ruled a hazard and are slated for removal. The Dyersburg Board of Mayor and Alderman voted unanimously to spend approximately $1,800 to have the poles and aged electrical system taken down as soon as possible, as they are a liability issue. ...
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City pushing for quick street repairs
(Local News ~ 04/07/04)
Fearing the price of petroleum will drive up the cost of asphalt paving the Dyersburg City Board, following a recommendation of the Street Committee, approved 16 roads for paving and ask Mayor Bill Revell to urge the contractor to make them a priority...
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Jamie Brown Dedmon
(Obituary ~ 04/07/04)
Jamie Brown Dedmon, 81, of Dyer, died Monday, April 5, 2004 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center. He was a retired manager of Gibson County Utility District and a member and elder of Bells Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Karnes & Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...
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Norma J. Enochson
(Obituary ~ 04/07/04)
Norma J. Enochson, 73, of Dyersburg, died Monday, April 5, 2004 at her residence. She was a retired electrical engineer. Graveside services will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in Church Grove Cemetery in Newbern with Jerry Leach officiating. The family will receive visitors at 6-8 p.m. today at Johnson Funeral Home...
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Bonnie May Gibson McGuire
(Obituary ~ 04/07/04)
Bonnie May Gibson McGuire, 94, of Dyersburg, died Monday, April 5, 2004 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center. She was a homemaker and a member of Springhill Baptist Church. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home with the Rev. Tom Pirtle officiating. Burial will be in Dyer County Memorial Gardens...
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Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Burns Redden
(Obituary ~ 04/07/04)
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Burns Redden, 77, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, April 4, 2004 at Wesley of Dyersburg Nursing Care. She was a homemaker. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg with the Rev. Mac Daniels officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...
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Pamela A. White
(Obituary ~ 04/07/04)
Pamela A. White, 49, of Jackson, Mich., formerly of Dyersburg, died Saturday, April 3, 2004 at Foote Hospital in Jackson, Mich. She was a registered-nurse shift supervisor with Foote Hospital for 14 years, a member of Easter Star-Stella Chapter No. 140, former member of First Presbyterian Church in Dyersburg, a member of Sweet Adelines in Trenton, former member of Easter Star in Dyersburg, and former Girl Scout leader. ...
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Henry G. 'Sonny' Welch
(Obituary ~ 04/07/04)
Henry G. "Sonny" Welch, 61, of Caruthersville, Mo., died Sunday, April 4, 2004 at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo.
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Pet of the week
(Community News ~ 04/07/04)
The adorable, curious kittens George and John were born on President's Day and are 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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DRMC contributes to Dyer County Gifts for Girls Annual Giving Campaign
(Community News ~ 04/07/04)
A third of the way to their goal, Girl Scout volunteers throughout Dyer County are canvassing their community to enlist financial support for the programs they provide to over 400 local girls. The 2004 Dyer County Gifts for Girls Annual Giving Campaign began in March with the goal of raising $13,500. Contributions are being accepted from businesses and individuals...
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'Grub Club' develops second-grade nutrition program to fight obesity, diabetes
(Community News ~ 04/07/04)
If you asked a second-grader to choose between a cookie and an apple, which one do you think he'd choose? You might be surprised. After participating in a yearlong nutrition program, second-graders at three local schools just might select fruits and vegetables over snacks containing large amounts of salt, sugar and fat...
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Baker wins FCE's highest honor
(Community News ~ 04/07/04)
Sue Baker won the Martha C. Permenter Award, the highest honor bestowed by the Dyer County Family and Community Education Clubs. It was a long time coming. Baker has been a member of the Dyersburg Homemakers Club for nearly 40 years, offering her leadership, her skills and her knowledge...
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National Alcohol Screening Day is ThursdayPCS, Here's Hope booth will be at the mall
(Community News ~ 04/07/04)
n the United States, 23 million people suffer from substance abuse. More than half of all adults have a history of alcoholism or problem drinking. How can you help yourself or a loved one? Find out Thursday when Professional Counseling Services and Here's Hope team together on National Alcohol Screening Day. The agencies will have an information booth and staff members at the Dyersburg Mall from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m...
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Pick up your (Boston) butts Thursday at DHS
(Local News ~ 04/07/04)
If you ordered a barbecued Boston butt from a Dyersburg High School, tomorrow's the day to pick it up. Members of the Project Graduation committee will be in front of the school from 8 a.m. until noon Thursday. Those who have pre-purchased tickets just have to drive to the designated location and give their ticket to a volunteer. The volunteer will place the meat in the car...
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Cemetery committee agrees to cremation benches
(Local News ~ 04/07/04)
Nelson Butler, director at Fairview Cemetery, told the city's cemetery committee this week new land will probably be needed for expansion within 12 to 15 years, but, in the meantime, he hoped to utilize space as efficiently as possible. One way to accomplish this would be with above-ground benches that house cremation urns...
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Dyersburg hospital to benefit from Medicare changes
(Local News ~ 04/07/04)
Changes in the federal Medicare law could bring an additional $100,000 to Dyersburg Regional Medical Center this year. The new law is expected to change the rates that rural hospitals receive for services to Medicare and Medicaid patients. Coleman Foss, the hospital's chief executive officer, said the details are still being hammered out, but early indications show the hospital's reimbursement rate could net about $100,000...
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Mary Aileen Moore
(Obituary ~ 04/07/04)
Mary Aileen Moore, 91, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, April 4, 2004 at Haws Memorial Nursing Home. She was a retired sales clerk for Schlesinger's and a member of First Baptist Church in Dyersburg. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. today in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg with the Rev. Raymond Boston officiating...
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Eugene Pearson Jr.
(Obituary ~ 04/07/04)
Eugene Pearson Jr., 76, of Ridgley, died Wednesday, March 31, 2004 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah, Ky. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Services are at 2 p.m. today at Ridgely Chapel Baptist Church in Ridgely with the Rev. Tom Sanders officiating. Burial will be in Citizen Cemetery in Tiptonville. H.H. Hudson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...
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Connecticut 70, Tennessee 61
(Professional Sports ~ 04/07/04)
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- A triple for the women, a double for the school. Connecticut's championship sweep is complete. Led by the incomparable Diana Taurasi, the UConn women delivered an encore to the title won by the men's team, beating Tennessee 70-61 Tuesday night for their third straight championship...
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Coaches take feud to championship game
(Professional Sports ~ 04/07/04)
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- The feud won't stop here. Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma and Tennessee's Pat Summitt will be back at each other's throats fighting for the women's championship again for the same reasons they were there Tuesday night. They're relentless rivals and the best in the game...
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Cunningham garners weekly award
(High School Sports ~ 04/07/04)
His teammates and coaches call him Big Country, but Dyersburg State slugger Ryan Cunningham may be apt to be called Big Time after the week he had. The 21-year-old Cunningham was named the TJCCAA Player of the Week after he helped lead the Eagles to reach their 21st win last week. He went 5-for-9, with two home runs, two walks and 5 RBIs...
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Lady Choctaws shut out by Crockett County
(High School Sports ~ 04/07/04)
The Dyer County softball team was not at its best Tuesday afternoon. In a home game against Crockett County, the Lady Choctaws were thumped 5-0 leaving head coach Freddy King looking for answers. "Just not playing well," King said. "You commit errors and then you don't hit the ball. ...
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