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TOMS students make pillows for hospital's pediatric patients
(Community News ~ 06/08/04)
Pediatric patients at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center will receive a little extra comforting, thanks to the efforts of Three Oaks Middle School students. Seventh- and eight-graders made Boo Boo Pillows for the patients while also learning how to sew. A small group of students presented the pillows Friday to Coleman Foss, the hospital's chief executive officer...
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Bond lowered for shooting suspect
(Local News ~ 06/08/04)
A $10,000 bond was set for the suspect in last Tuesday's reported attempted shooting of a Dyersburg man on Hornbrook Street. Michael Nance, 31, of 812 Southern Street was arrested by Dyersburg Police on Friday when he turned himself in after he was named as the alleged shooter in the State Gazette, said public defender Marty Howie...
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City board denies one rezoning appeal, upholds another
(Local News ~ 06/08/04)
A proposal from the regional planning commission that would have allowed a reduction in the sizes of lots inside the Farms Subdivision was dead on arrival at the Dyersburg city board meeting Monday night. The mayor and aldermen were asked to approve in a public meeting the rezoning of 17 acres inside the Farms Subdivision currently owned by Glen Hall and Judy Burks from R-1 to R-3. ...
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'Angel' saves four before house explodes in fire
(Local News ~ 06/08/04)
A Dyersburg man saved the lives of four people early Saturday morning when he noticed smoke drifting from a home that minutes later exploded into flames. "I guess I was at the right place at the right time," said Jerry Jernigan, 36. "More like he's an angel," said homeowners Luke and Judy Stephens, who were 2,000 miles distant making a truck delivery in California when the 3 a.m. Saturday blaze ignited...
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Dyer Fabrics slashes jobs; 47 laid off, likely permanently
(Local News ~ 06/08/04)
Dyer Fabrics laid off 47 employees Friday who might not be rehired, the firm's general counsel said Monday night. "They were seasonal layoffs," Thomas Strawn said. "We did the same thing last year at about this time." Though he termed the layoffs "seasonal," Strawn said they could be permanent...
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Jackie M. Baker
(Obituary ~ 06/08/04)
Jackie M. Baker, 73, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, June 5, 2004 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was a retired co-owner of Joe G. Baker Oil Company, a member of First United Methodist church, Cotillion Club, Jaycettes, and Ladies Bridge Club of Dyersburg Country Club...
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Bishop C.L. Crum
(Obituary ~ 06/08/04)
Bishop C.L. Crum, 86, of Indiana, formerly of Dyersburg, died Saturday, June 5 at Ball Memorial Hospital. He was a retired pastor of 63 years and pastored Church of Jesus Christ Pentecostal Tabernacle Inc. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Church of Jesus Christ Pentecostal Tabernacle Inc. in Muncie, Ind. with Pastor Jeff Warrell and the Rev. Gene Waters officiating. Burial will be in Beech Grove Mausoleum...
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Caldona Walker McGinley
(Obituary ~ 06/08/04)
Caldona Walker McGinley, 84, of Savannah, died Tuesday, June 7, 2004 at the University of Alabama Hospital in Birmingham, Ala. She was a child social worker for Tennessee Department of Human Services, a member of First United Methodist Church and vice-president of Tennessee Association of Human Services...
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Willie Fred Mosley Jr.
(Obituary ~ 06/08/04)
Willie Fred Mosley Jr., 67, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, June 3, 2004 at his residence. He was a retired employee of Republic Steel. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Salter's Chapel AME Church in Dyersburg. H.H. Hudson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...
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Fred Williams
(Obituary ~ 06/08/04)
Fred Williams, 79, of Tiptonville, died Monday, June 7, 2004 at Ridgely Care & Rehabilitation Center. He was a self-employed painter, attended Lakeview Church of Christ and was a Navy veteran of World War II. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Tiptonville chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Brother J.W. Winston officiating. Burial will be in Haynes Memorial Gardens...
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Jessie M. Anderson
(Obituary ~ 06/08/04)
Jessie M. Anderson, 81, of Dyersburg, died Monday, June 7, 2004 at Oakwood Community Living Center. The family will receive visitors at 6-8 p.m. today at Curry Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Curry Funeral Home...
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Clifford Johnson
(Obituary ~ 06/08/04)
Clifford Johnson, 87, of Dyersburg, died Monday, June 7, 2004 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Cosmopolitan Funeral Services.
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David Rose
(Obituary ~ 06/08/04)
David Rose, 56, of Dyersburg, died Monday, June 7, 2004 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Curry Funeral Home.
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Two Tennessee players selected in first round of draft
(Professional Sports ~ 06/08/04)
NEW YORK (AP) -- The San Diego Padres' decision to make California high school shortstop Matt Bush the No. 1 pick in Monday's draft came down to overall talent -- and more importantly, money. Two players from Tennessee were among those selected on the first day...
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Jamal Lewis certain he will be cleared of drug charges
(Professional Sports ~ 06/08/04)
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) -- Jamal Lewis is certain he will be cleared of drug conspiracy charges, insisting his pending trial has not hindered his preparation with the Baltimore Ravens for the 2004 season. The running back and former University of Tennessee star is accused in Atlanta of helping set up a cocaine deal for a childhood friend during conversations with a government informant in July 2000. The trial could start as soon as August...
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Lakers are loose after Game 1 loss to Pistons
(Professional Sports ~ 06/08/04)
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Leave it to the Lakers to make light of a loss. Coming off their low-effort virtual no-show in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the Lakers all but laughed it off Monday and promised to try harder next time against the Detroit Pistons. ''You can probably blame it on the thong thing Shaq had on. ...
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The Dyer County Tomahawks defeated Ripley 6-1
(Community Sports ~ 06/08/04)
The Dyer County Tomahawks defeated Ripley 6-1 in five innings Monday at DCHS. Cody Hammond gets a hit that turns into an inside-the-park home run.
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