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Unique walking stick causes many to do a double take
(Community News ~ 12/07/04)
If someone tried to take Frank Carson's walking stick, they wouldn't get very far. It bears a remarkable likeness to its owner. Carson, of Dyersburg, known to many in the area as "The Snakeman" because of the many snakes he raised in his home, has had the stick for some 20 years. It was a gift made for him by a man he met at the VA Hospital in St. Louis...
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Santa's Village marks 20th year of being true Santa's helper
The village will be open Dec. 9-12
(Community News ~ 12/07/04)
Seven service agencies will benefit from Santa's Village, which is celebrating its 20th year of providing the sights, sounds and fun of Christmas while collecting canned goods and toys so that more residents will be able to enjoy the holidays. Last year, the service agencies assisted 6,000 people at holiday time...
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CCA presenting 'It All Happened in the Country' on Friday
(Community News ~ 12/07/04)
When their parents' car breaks down on the way to a Christmas party, Daniel and Chelsea feel they're doomed to spend their holiday in the middle of nowhere. Instead, they learn a lesson. Christ Classical Academy will present the Christmas play "It All Happened in the Country" at 6:30 p.m. Friday in the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church, 1005 Highway 51 Bypass W., Dyersburg...
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Lieutenant General Cavin to speak at UT Martin fall commencement
(Local News ~ 12/07/04)
MARTIN, Tenn. - Lieutenant General Dennis Cavin, vice president of International Air and Missile Defense Strategic Initiatives for Lockheed Martin and a University of Tennessee at Martin alumnus, will deliver the fall commencement address at UT Martin...
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Tennessee police chiefs hope for swift confirmation of Kerik
(Local News ~ 12/07/04)
Chiefs of police across Tennessee are hoping that President George W. Bush's nominee to replace outgoing Homeland Security director Tom Ridge will receive swift confirmation from the U.S. Senate. The reason is simple. Bernard Kerik is one of their own...
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David Carne Butler
(Obituary ~ 12/07/04)
David Carne Butler, 53, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, Dec. 4, 2004 at Baptist Hospital in Union City. He was a retired self-employed air conditioner installer, National Guard member for 13 years and attended Hurricane Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church...
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John C. Sanford
(Obituary ~ 12/07/04)
John C. Sanford, 79, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, Dec. 5, 2004 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was a business owner. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Dyersburg City Cemetery with Brother Torin Brooks officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...
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John Fowler
(Obituary ~ 12/07/04)
John Fowler, 60, died Monday, Dec. 6, 2004 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Curry Funeral Home.
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Linda Kay Jeanes
(Obituary ~ 12/07/04)
Linda Kay Jeanes, 54, of Jackson, died Monday, Dec. 6, 2004 at Jackson General Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Cosmopolitan Funeral Services.
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Freddie Joe Patterson
(Obituary ~ 12/07/04)
Freddie Joe Patterson, of Jackson, died Monday, Dec. 6, 2004 at Jackson General Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Cosmopolitan Funeral Services.
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DSCC Lady Eagles get victory over Hiwassee in OT, 69-62
(High School Sports ~ 12/07/04)
DSCC men drop game, 82-79
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Emotional night for Trojans Football Banquet
(High School Sports ~ 12/07/04)
DYERSBURG -- Monday night in the Commons of Dyersburg High School, the DHS Golden Trojan football team held its annual banquet. The night would be one of both laughter and emotion. Charles Dawson, who talked of the memories of the 2004 campaign, emceed the event. ...
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