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CCA second-graders learn lesson in earning to give to others
(Community News ~ 11/24/04)
To a child who's worked hard, $1.79 feels like a fortune. But to a needy person, that amounts to a hot Thanksgiving meal. Over the last few weeks, students in the second-grade class of Kim Mullins at Christ Classical Academy have been getting a lesson in earning to give to others...
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A short year for pecans
(Community News ~ 11/24/04)
Anyone with a love for the taste of fresh pecans has already noticed that the trees in Northwest Tennessee just haven't made a significant crop this year. According to Hal M. Pennington, owner of Pennington Seed and Supply in downtown Dyersburg, who does a huge business in pecan sales, this may rank as one of the worst years in recent history for availability. ...
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Dyersburg High students given academic awards
(Community News ~ 11/24/04)
Students at Dyersburg High School received awards for outstanding academic excellence at a recent awards ceremony sponsored by the Academic Booster Club. According to Jan Holder, a counselor at DHS, there are four levels of academic achievement. They are based upon the number of nine-week academic sessions that students make a 93.0 grade-point average. There are a total of four nine-week sessions during an academic year...
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Mall coupon books benefit 230th
(Local News ~ 11/24/04)
If you're looking for savings this holiday season, the Dyersburg Mall has some that will also benefit members of the 230th Area Support Group. Coupons for a Cause are now available at the mall's customer-service desk. At $10 each or three for $25, the proceeds from the coupon books will be given to the230th's Family Readiness Group to purchase international calling cards for soldiers...
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Police searching for armed robbers
(Local News ~ 11/24/04)
Dyersburg Police Department investigators are searching for two armed robbers who robbed a local business on Monday night. A store clerk at the North Side Truck Stop, located at 1981 St. John Ave., reported at 11:51 p.m. that two black males entered the store. ...
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Dyersburg pulls off win over Cougars
(High School Sports ~ 11/24/04)
Coming off a loss to Union City Monday night, the DHS Trojans looked to get back to their winning ways Tuesday against Munford. The Trojans did just what they needed to, surviving a late rally from the Cougars to get the 60-56 victory. The Trojans started out looking good, with baskets from Willie Maclin and Terrence McLin to open the first quarter. ...
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Choctaws fall short against Brighton
(High School Sports ~ 11/24/04)
The Choctaw braves entered the night hoping to get victory No. 1 for the year. They were hoping to overcome last night's poor performance from too many turnovers and poor free throw shooting. Unfortunately Tuesday's game result would prove to be a carbon copy of the Covington game although the boys did play better in the first half...
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Lady Trojans light up Munford,78-51
(High School Sports ~ 11/24/04)
The DHS Lady Trojans have begun the 2004-2005 basketball season on a roll, and Tuesday night was another example of how well a team can play when everyone gets involved. The Lady Trojans defeated the Munford Lady Cougars, 78-51, to run their streak to 4-0 to start the year...
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Lady Choctaws cage Cardinals
(High School Sports ~ 11/24/04)
The Dyer County Lady Choctaws set out Tuesday night to cage a bunch of Brighton Cardinals at the Dyer County High School Teepee. They could make a colorful side show to a bountiful Thanksgiving celebration. The only problem posed, was if the Lady Cardinals would comply with being caged...
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Chester Vance
(Obituary ~ 11/24/04)
Chester Vance, 80, of Tiptonville, died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2004 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Dyersburg Funeral Home.
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Buck Newbill
(Obituary ~ 11/24/04)
Buck Newbill, 94, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2004 in Bartlett. He was a retired leathersmith and a member of First Baptist Church. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home with the Rev. Neal Chatham officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg...
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Hosea Nance Jr.
(Obituary ~ 11/24/04)
Hosea Nance Jr., 74, of Ridgely, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004 at his residence. He was a farmer. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Ridgely Chapel Church with the Rev. Tom Sanders officiating. Burial will be in Madie Cemetery in Ridgely. H.H. Hudson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...
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