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Ladd recognized for dedication, service to United Way
County raises over $394,200
(Community News ~ 06/28/04)
Barry Ladd has given years of service to his community and the local United Way. For the last two years, he has served as the chairperson of Dyer County's United Way board of directors. United Way and the Dyer County board of directors recently presented Ladd with a clock in appreciation of his service and dedication. ...
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The Red Hats are here
Bella Belles chapter established in Dyersburg
(Community News ~ 06/28/04)
The fastest-growing women's "disorganization" in the world is now in Dyersburg. The Red Hat Society is providing Dyer County ladies age 50 and over to meet middle age head on as a sisterhood with verve, humor and élan. Chartered on May 13, the Bella Belles chapter of the Red Hat Society held its first meeting June 10...
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Celebrate your independence with three days of activities
(Community News ~ 06/28/04)
Make a weekend of celebrating the country's 228th birthday. There are several events in the area - from fireworks displays to craft shows to pageants -- to assist. Friday, July 2 Oakwood C.L.C., 1636 Woodlawn, Dyersburg, will host its annual Fourth of July picnic at 11:30 a.m. The public is invited. RSVP by June 30. For more information, contact activity director Pat Sanders at 285-6400...
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'All the little things mean so much'
Organizations make donations to Life Choices
(Community News ~ 06/28/04)
Whether it's for the babies or their mothers, Life Choices Pregnancy Support Center of Dyersburg appreciates the donations it receives throughout the year. Earlier this month, two organizations provided items to help those clients. Members of the Dyer/Halls unit of Girl Scouts of Reelfoot Council, with assistance from the community, donated a number of baby supplies - from sippy cups to lotion to teething rings -- through the "Wee" Care service project...
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Doctor's prescription for long life: Exercise, sensible diet, sense of purpose
(Community News ~ 06/28/04)
We're all headed toward a heart attack. The question is whether we're getting there on an ox cart or a NASCAR race car. Dr. Doug Haynes would prefer a nice, slow stroll. One without detours that lead to cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses...
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Local restaurant not included in complaint, contrary to report
(Local News ~ 06/28/04)
An article in a Memphis newsletter for disabled people incorrectly states that Dyersburg's McDonald's restaurant is under investigation for failure to comply with federal accessibility regulations. "We have a complaint filed here in U.S. District Court against Century Management and McDonalds Corporation alleging that McDonalds restaurants managed by Century and constructed before 1992 fail to comply with requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act," said Assistant U.S. ...
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Judges cracking down on claims of indigency
(Local News ~ 06/28/04)
Dyer County judges, with some help from the Tennessee Supreme Court are trying to crack down on those who improperly declare indigency to avoid paying for their own attorney. "I assume if someone can pay a bond they should be able to find some funds to pay attorney fees," said Dyer County Chancery Court Judge J. Steven Stafford. "It's been discussed across the state that courts shouldn't accept plea negotiations until all fees are paid...
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DUI charge tried seven months after arrest
(Local News ~ 06/28/04)
A Dyersburg woman arrested in November 2003 for drunk driving finally had her day in court on Friday. Dr. Teresa Stavely Hawkins, 34, of 206 St. John Ave., was sentenced to serve 48 hours in the Dyer County Jail and to pay about $500 in fine, jail fees and costs by Dyersburg Municipal Judge Lyman Ingram after an hour-long bench trial. Her driver's license also was revoked for a year...
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City court clerks' fracas to city board
(Local News ~ 06/28/04)
An altercation between two city court deputy clerks Wednesday apparently will be settled by the Dyersburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen. "We're having some problems (in the city court clerk's office)," Mayor Bill Revell said Friday. "I've turned it over to (City Attorney) John Lannom for a recommendation which will have to go to the full city board because the clerks are appointed by the board."...
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County Budget Committee approves education request
(Local News ~ 06/28/04)
The Dyer County Budget Committee on Friday approved the request of the county school system with no changes for an $18.8 million school budget for 2004-05. Earlier this week the funding request was approved by the county school board and the county's Education Committee...
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Local emergency radio experts take part in global communications test
(Local News ~ 06/28/04)
The crackling frequencies of short wave radio and the tap-tap-tap of Morse code beeped across the globe from a Dyersburg field last weekend as local ham radio experts took part in a worldwide test of emergency communications. The 24-hour test included 35,000 other ham radio operators in the U.S in the American Radio Relay League's yearly field day competition...
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David L. Martin
(Obituary ~ 06/28/04)
David L. Martin, 85, of Friendship died Thursday, June 24, 2004 at his residence. He was a retired employee of White Rose Rental Laundry in Memphis and a member of Miller's Chapel Church of Christ. Funeral services will take place Monday at 11 a.m. at Friendship Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Forest Hill Mid-Town Cemetery in Memphis. Bro. Oscar Bruce will officiate...
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Bertha Prater Braden
(Obituary ~ 06/28/04)
Bertha Prater Braden, 94, of Dyersburg died Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Dyersburg Manor. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Curry Funeral Home.
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Bertha Prater Braden
(Obituary ~ 06/28/04)
Bertha Prater Braden, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center. She was a homemaker and a member of Cornerstone Church of God. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Curry Funeral Home with the Rev. Rodney Lindsey officiating. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Prater Chapel Cemetery in Clifton...
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Dorothy Nell Frazier
(Obituary ~ 06/28/04)
Dorothy Nell Frazier, 77, of Newbern, died Sunday, June 27, 2004 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center. She was a homemaker and a member of Newbern Beautification Committee. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Johnson Funeral Home with the Rev. George Butler officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery...
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Frances Virginia Langley Koonce
(Obituary ~ 06/28/04)
Frances Virginia Langley Koonce, 85, died Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was a retired employee of Tupperware. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Ronk Funeral Home with Clyde Thompson Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Grace Cemetery near Central...
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Jeff Gordon dominates at Sonoma
(Professional Sports ~ 06/28/04)
SONOMA, Calif. (AP) -- Jeff Gordon wrapped up a near perfect weekend Sunday, starting from the pole and racing to an overpowering victory in the NASCAR race at Infineon Raceway. Gordon picked up his fourth victory on the 1.99-mile, 10-turn road course, winning for the third time from the pole. It also extended his own Nextel Cup record for road racing wins to eight and gave him three for the season and 67 for his career...
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Cal State Fullerton wins College World Series
(Professional Sports ~ 06/28/04)
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- After struggling at the start of the season, Cal State Fullerton ended it in style. Jason Windsor pitched a five-hitter, Kurt Suzuki's RBI single capped off a three-run seventh inning and Cal State Fullerton won the national championship with a 3-2 victory over Texas in the College World Series on Sunday...
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Cardinals 10, Royals 3
(Professional Sports ~ 06/28/04)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The bottom of the St. Louis batting order decided it was time to carry Albert Pujols and Scott Rolen for a change. Mike Matheny, Reggie Sanders, Hector Luna and So Taguchi combined for nine RBIs on Sunday in a 10-3 victory that gave the surging Cardinals their first sweep in Kansas City...
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Jaxx in need of fan support
(Professional Sports ~ 06/28/04)
Friday night is normally a time for fun and relaxation. After a week full of work or school, the fifth day is always a welcome sight. Out of all the nights, Friday should be the best attendance- wise for the Double A West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx. However, this past weekend there were seemingly more people inside McDonald's during lunch than in the stands at Pringles Park. And for the life of me, I can't figure out why...
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Tomahawks go 3-1 at Martin tournament
(High School Sports ~ 06/28/04)
If it were not for two teams the Dyer County Tomahawks would have had an outstanding summer. Covington and Paris Thunder were all that stood in the way between DC and perfection. The two teams combined to hand Dyer County its only four losses of the season...
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Bandits end tourney on high note
(Community Sports ~ 06/28/04)
The Dyersburg River Bandits concluded their season Saturday with a couple of games in the Wooden Bat Tournament at DHS. Unfortunately for the Bandits, they didn't end the season as well as they would have liked as they went 1-3 in their own tourney. However, Dyersburg did win its final game with a 10-4 victory against South Pemscot...
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