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An American tradition returns
Blue Star Service flags fly above Dyersburg, Newbern armories
(Local News ~ 10/05/04)
For the last couple of weeks, it has been flying above the Dyersburg and Newbern National Guard Armory buildings -- a reminder that someone is proudly serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. It's a reminder that many older Dyer Countians probably remember -- a white flag featuring a blue star surrounded by a red border...
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Parker re-enters state Senate race
(Local News ~ 10/05/04)
Dyersburg Democrat Pete Parker, who withdrew from the race for state senator too late to get his name off the ballot, has decided to get back in the race. In a statement released Monday Parker, 55, said he has been encouraged to re-enter the race against Republican incumbent Sen. Mark Norris of Collierville...
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One teen killed, another injured in vehicle accident
(Local News ~ 10/05/04)
A one-vehicle accident claimed the life of one Dyer County teen-ager yesterday and injured another. Lauren A. Bane, a 15-year-old student at Dyersburg High School, was killed when the vehicle she was driving, a 2002 Ford F150 pickup truck, left the road. Bane had been driving on Highway 182 near Finley in Dyer County with her friend, a 16-year-old female, when she lost control of the truck coming out of a curve...
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Arts, crafts festival offers unusual treasures
(Community News ~ 10/05/04)
Need a purse made of old LP records? How about a glass candle? Dying for a pair of decorated boxer shorts? There was one place for all that and more last weekend: the Reelfoot Lake Arts and Crafts Festival. Among the more unusual offerings this year was wire-wrapped jewelry. ...
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Ethel Massey Frye
(Obituary ~ 10/05/04)
Ethel Massey Frye, 86, of Tiptonville, died Monday, Oct. 4, 2004 at Reelfoot Manor Nursing Center in Tiptonville. She was a homemaker and attended Cottonwood Grove Baptist Church. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Tiptonville chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home with Brother Greg Wells officiating. Burial will be in Elbridge Cemetery...
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Lauren Bane
(Obituary ~ 10/05/04)
Lauren Bane, 15, of Finley, died Monday, Oct. 4, 2004 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Curry Funeral Home.
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Willie E. Johnson
(Obituary ~ 10/05/04)
Willie E. Johnson, of Chicago, formerly of Ridgely, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 2004 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Curry Funeral Home.
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DCHS volleyball team wins J/V tournament
(High School Sports ~ 10/05/04)
The DCHS volleyball team hosted a J/V tournament over the weekend at DCHS. DCHS gained victories over Gibson County and Caruthersville to win the tournament. The Lady Choctaws played Caruthersville twice and won both matches. DCHS won 25-22 in the first game in a real good game for both sides. ...
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DHS's Bryan Mitchell headed to state
(High School Sports ~ 10/05/04)
Monday afternoon the Dyersburg High School golf team traveled to Pickwick Landing to compete in the regional tournament. The Trojans placed fifth in the region with a score of 345, behind region champions Hardin County, who had a team score of 303. Hardin County will compete in the state tournament as a team. The medalist was Justin Snelling from Hardin County who fired an even-par round of 72...
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