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Jaxx dominate all-star list
(Professional Sports ~ 07/01/04)
mkinney@stategazette.com JACKSON - An all-star game is meant to showcase the best talent from different teams around a particular league. It usually consists of one or two players off each team coming together to form an elite squad. Well, the West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx has turned that philosophy on its ear. ...
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McGrady dazzled by welcome to Houston
(Professional Sports ~ 07/01/04)
AP Sports Writer HOUSTON -- Tracy McGrady was escorted to his new home court in a white stretch limo, treated to a Jumbotron video of his most impressive highlights and greeted by hundreds of cheering fans. McGrady, who spent much of the past four years playing in nearly empty arenas with the Orlando Magic, was almost overcome by the hearty welcome to Houston...
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Two-time Indy winner Unser Jr. retires from racing
(Professional Sports ~ 07/01/04)
AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Al Unser Jr. woke up to a harsh reality this week. His passion for racing was gone. On Wednesday, Unser announced his retirement because he was no longer having fun on the track, stepping away from a successful career on his own terms...
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Mills appointed new pastor of East Dyersburg United Methodist
(Community News ~ 07/01/04)
A familiar face has taken on a new role. The Rev. Dale Mills took the pulpit as the pastor of East Dyersburg and Nebo United Methodist churches for the first time Sunday. Mills was appointed the churches' pastor by the Memphis Annual Conference, replacing the Rev. Earl T. Dickerson who is now pastor at Concord United Methodist Church, near Paducah, Ky...
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Defendants without counsel complain to judge
(Local News ~ 07/01/04)
The two defendants whose attorney failed to show up for court on Monday complained to City Judge Lyman Ingram on Tuesday they still did not have legal counsel. "Sir, this is the fourth time I've been in court and still don't have a lawyer," said Michael "Mario" Brown, 33, who is charged with three counts of aggravated assault that occurred on June 14. "My bond is still at $50,000."...
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Man tries to flee officers when radio check reveals arrest warrant
(Local News ~ 07/01/04)
A man who led police on a foot chase after a radio check during a traffic stop revealed him to have an outstanding warrant was charged with assaulting a police officer and evading arrest. Byron Theus, 29, of 131 Spiller Street in Ripley, accepted an offer in Dyersburg City Court from Judge Lyman Ingram for a no contest plea to serve and 11-month, 29-day sentence suspended to five days and a $100 fine...
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"Big John" Elder retires
(Local News ~ 07/01/04)
John F. Elder cast a giant shadow at the Dyersburg Police Department in more ways than one. Standing 6 feet, 4 inches tall and once weighing in at 360 pounds, he was a police officer that children in the city were naturally drawn to and a man loved and respected by his co-workers...
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City court clerk resigns
(Local News ~ 07/01/04)
Dyersburg Municipal Court Clerk Barbara Moser resigned Wednesday, announcing her retirement after 28 years. In a one-sentence letter to the mayor and board of aldermen, Moser said she is retiring effective July 23. Reached at her home on Wednesday afternoon, Moser said she was both relieved and would miss her job...
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Adult business opening to be delayed several days: owner
(Local News ~ 07/01/04)
Dyer County's first adult-oriented business will not open for several days, its owner said Wednesday. "It's going to be a few days yet before we open," said Donald Brewer, who obtained a business license June 8 to open the Adult Supercenter II in the former Ford's Saw Shop building south of Four Points...
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Regel V. Baker
(Obituary ~ 07/01/04)
Regel V. Baker, 87, of McKenzie, died Wednesday, June 30, 2004 at Henry County Medical Center. He was the retired owner of Regel Baker IGA Grocery and a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church in McKenzie. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in McKenzie with Bro. Bob Presser officiating...
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Ronald N. Massie
(Obituary ~ 07/01/04)
Ronald N. Massie, 65, of Jackson, died Wednesday, June 30, 2004 at his residence. He was a member of Liberty Grove Baptist Church, the Alpha Omega Sunday school class, a graduate of Memphis State University, where he received his master's degree, and retired from the state of Tennessee as a supervisor in vocational rehabilitation. ...
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Mertie Marie Stephenson
(Obituary ~ 07/01/04)
Mertie Marie Stephenson, 79, of Knoxville, formerly of Dyersburg, died Monday, June 28, 2004 at Loudon Health Care Center. She was retired teacher of Montgomery County School System with over 30 years of service, an active member of Central Baptist Church in Bearden where she was a member and past president of Martha Sunday School Class, an active member of Good Life Senior Choir and Nursing Home Visitation, a graduate of Ouachita Baptist College with a bachelor degree in education and was an Army cadet nurse during World II.. ...
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