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Pet of the week
(Community News ~ 09/29/04)
Rafael is a sweet, male 2-year-old boxer mix that needs some love and attention. He is 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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Homework Help available at Future City
(Community News ~ 09/29/04)
With the first nine weeks of the 2004-05 school year drawing to a close, Gladys Light and Doris Cole are pretty sure their after-school job is going to pick up. Light and Cole are the tutors for Homework Help Afterschool Program, a Weed & Seed-funded program held at the Future City Recreation Center...
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City schools intersession combines fun with academics
(Community News ~ 09/29/04)
The city school system of Dyersburg has opted to continue its community-sponsored enrichment programs for health, fitness and child safety Oct. 4-8 when the Fall 2004 Intersession takes place. "We are continuing to offer two strands of learning during intersession next week, the first being our enrichment classes, which include partnerships with organizations in the community," said Judy Hickman who is with the city school system. ...
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WalkAmerica raises over $24,000
(Community News ~ 09/29/04)
Dozens of "heroes" of all ages gathered in the parking lot of Dyersburg State Community College for the 15th Annual Dyer County WalkAmerica to benefit the March of Dimes on Saturday morning and by the time the event ended at noon over $24,000 had been raised...
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'Brighten a Child's Life' Oct. 1-15
Mission board holding fund-raiser in conjunction with 14th annual Mission March
(Local News ~ 09/29/04)
Lighthouses date back to ancient Egypt, where priests maintained the beacon fires. The tower-like structures give guidance and warning to ships and, today, aircraft. For many years, the lighthouse has been the logo of the Dyersburg-Dyer County Union Mission, symbolizing the beam of hope the organization provides...
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DMS cross-country team gears up for Mission March
(Local News ~ 09/29/04)
After four years of coaching the Dyersburg Middle School cross-country team, Jerry Edmundson has "some good runners, the best I've ever had" this year. Several of them plan to display that running ability during the 14th annual Mission March. They also hope to bring back to school the plaques they received last year...
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Convicted sex offenders complying here with registry law: officials
(Local News ~ 09/29/04)
Convicted sex offenders in Dyer County seem to be complying with a new law requiring them to register their addresses, law enforcement officials said Monday. "So far everything has been working out pretty well," said Dyer County Sheriff Jeff Holt. "We've had quite a few going through our office."...
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Mary Frances Hollis
(Obituary ~ 09/29/04)
Mary Frances Hollis, 82, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2004 at Wesley Care Center in Dyersburg. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Fairview Cemetery in Newbern with Brother Richard Kee and the Rev. Elmer D. Hollis officiating...
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Elise 'Granny' Bethune
(Obituary ~ 09/29/04)
Elise "Granny" Bethune, 73, of Manassas, Va., died Sunday, Sept. 26, 2004. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Curry Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lindsay Cemetery in Belmont, Miss.
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Louise Phillips
(Obituary ~ 09/29/04)
Louise Phillips, 92, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2004 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Curry Funeral Home.
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Lois Riddick
(Obituary ~ 09/29/04)
Lois Riddick, 97, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2004 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Curry Funeral Home.
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DHS soccer team rolls over Martin Westview
(High School Sports ~ 09/29/04)
The DHS soccer team played host to Martin Westview Tuesday evening at Dyersburg Middle School. The Lady Trojans came into this game riding a three-game winning streak. The thought of a letdown after capturing the regular-season district championship last week never came into play. The Lady Trojans offense found their rhythm in the second half as they defeated Westview 6-2...
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