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First Presbyterian marking sesquicentennial this weekend
(Community News ~ 08/18/04)
Some 31 years after the creation of Dyer County, the groundwork was laid for a Presbyterian church in Dyersburg. This weekend, members of First Presbyterian Church will be celebrating that sesquicentennial anniversary with a number of events. It begins Friday with a barbecue supper at 6 p.m. followed by an informal "hymn sing" at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary...
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Dyer County 4-H'ers do well in Round-Up
(Community News ~ 08/18/04)
Two Dyer County 4-H'ers won top honors during last month's 4-H Round-Up in Knoxville. Heather McLean, a Dyer County High School senior, received the Vol State Award. Vol State is the highest honor any 4-H'er may receive in Tennessee. To receive the award, the 4-H'er must be a high school senior, be extremely active in 4-H and attend Round-Up...
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Makeover at the airport continues
City board votes to fund $16,000 rewiring projec
(Local News ~ 08/18/04)
The makeover of the regional airport continues and on Monday night the Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted unanimously to assist the new Fixed Base Operator Monte Warne by agreeing to pay over $16,000 to rewire the maintenance hangar. Mayor Bill Revell said it would have been money well spent even if funds from other sources had not been available to cover the costs of the project...
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Three men charged with cockfighting
(Local News ~ 08/18/04)
For years, the Dyersburg-Dyer County Humane Society has heard that clandestine cockfights are held here. A couple of weeks ago, an animal-control officer finally witnessed one in action on Scott Road, according to a report filed at the Dyer County Sheriff's Department...
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Brewer testifies he considered adult bookstore open from June 8
(Local News ~ 08/18/04)
The owner of an adult bookstore said under oath Tuesday he considers the business was open from the time he received a business tax license on June 8. Donald Brewer Sr. testified during a fact-finding meeting of the county's adult-oriented establishment board...
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Laid off workers qualify for federal assistance
(Local News ~ 08/18/04)
About 43 former employees of Dyer Fabrics who were laid off in June have qualified for assistance under a federal program that provides training and financial aid for workers whose jobs were adversely affected by foreign trade. According to Ronnie Gunnells, who manages the career center in Dyersburg, the U.S. ...
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Alma Atkins
(Obituary ~ 08/18/04)
Alma Atkins, 83, of Dyersburg, died Monday, Aug. 16, 2004 at Wesley at Dyersburg Nursing Care. She was a domestic worker. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Tabernacle Baptist church in Dyersburg with the Rev. Louis Hudson III officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Dyersburg...
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Norman Lewis Chism
(Obituary ~ 08/18/04)
Norman Lewis Chism, 59, of Southaven, Miss., formerly of Ridgely, died Monday, Aug. 16, 2004 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Southaven, Miss. He was a salesman with D & N Camper Sales in Memphis, a member of Carriage Hills Baptist Church and a University of Tennessee alumni and avid fan...
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Alexander Konyk
(Obituary ~ 08/18/04)
Alexander Konyk, 87, of Friendship, died Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was a retired U.S. Navy aircraft mechanic, a Catholic, a member of VFW and Fleet Reserve.
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Nannie C. Leake
(Obituary ~ 08/18/04)
Nannie C. Leake, 93, of Halls, died Saturday, Aug. 14, 2004 at her residence. She was a retired school teacher after 37 years for Lauderdale County School System, was the church secretary, building funds secretary, and chairwoman for Club Ruth. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Matthew Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Halls with the Rev. Theodis Greer and the Rev. Anthony McClair officiating. Burial will be in Love Cemetery in Halls...
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Dennis Dennison
(Obituary ~ 08/18/04)
Dennis Dennison, of Memphis, formerly of Newbern, died Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004 at Baptist Hospital-DeSoto in Southaven, Miss. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home.
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