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Missie, a gentle female terrier mix,
(Community News ~ 12/23/04)
Missie, a gentle female terrier mix, is looking for someone to take her home. She 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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Newbern's own Santa
Newsome brings Christmas cheer from his front porch
(Community News ~ 12/23/04)
Drivers down Newbern's Main Street have been doing a double take when they get to the home of Jane and Bill Newsome Jr. at 801 Main Street. "One lady stopped the other day, got out and asked if it was a dummy," Bill said, a smile hidden behind his "beard." "I scared her when I said no, but my wife sometimes calls me one."...
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Enter Santa Claus
(Community News ~ 12/23/04)
He has had many names over the last two centuries: Saint Nicholas, Pere Noel, Father Christmas, Sinterklaas and, of course, the title that most young people in Dyer County would recognize, Santa Claus. He is a man of many faces and personalities, and the reason for that is he is an amalgam of several traditions and national myths. But no nation in the world was more responsible for the creation of this epic character than the United States of America...
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Holiday cheer may amplify loneliness; tips offered to survive the season
(Community News ~ 12/23/04)
Holidays are often depicted as a time for parties, get-togethers and the comfort and joy of family and friends. It doesn't always work out that way. In fact, we may set ourselves up for disappointment. We strive to find the perfect presents and spend too much in the process. ...
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Kiwanis dedicates 2004 Goodfellows project to Prince
(Community News ~ 12/23/04)
There was a hum of activity when he walked into the Family Living Center at the Dyer County Fairgrounds on Monday night. For Dr. Randy Prince, it was music to his ears. Thirty minutes into packing boxes for the Dr. William F. Pierce-Goodfellows food-box distribution program, dozens of volunteers were over a quarter of a way to their goal of filling 432 boxes for needy Dyer County families...
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Fast-Track LPN to RN program holds ceremony
(Community News ~ 12/23/04)
Eighteen students were recognized at the Dyersburg State Community College Fast-Track LPN to RN Pinning Ceremony held Dec. 17 at First Christian Church in Dyersburg. Each student was acknowledged during the formal ceremony for her achievement by receiving a pin unique to the DSCC Nursing Program...
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All the trappings of the season
(Community News ~ 12/23/04)
This is the fourth entry in a series of articles this week that offers readers insights into the origins of the very American holiday known as Christmas. Christmas was a national holiday that developed gradually in America. So did all the familiar "trappings" associated with the holiday season, such as gifts, trees, mistletoe, cards and carols...
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Santa helps Mission distribute toys
(Local News ~ 12/23/04)
For Santa, Monday's weather reminded him of home. "This is like the North Pole," he said. Santa volunteered a couple of hours to take wishes of several boys and girls as the Dyersburg-Dyer County Union Mission passed out its Christmas toys. Toys were distributed during four programs on Monday morning...
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Man arrested for drug possession
(Local News ~ 12/23/04)
Dyersburg Police officers with the drug and bike unit arrested Reginald Williams, 27, of 351 Joe Baker, after Williams attempted to flee the police in a vehicle on Upper Finley Road and Hart Street at approximately 1:25 p.m. Dec. 20. Officers confirmed that Williams had an active capias through Dyer County Circuit Court for sale of cocaine and sale of counterfeit substance. Officers attempted to stop Williams but he refused, continuing down Hart Street...
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Late-night robbery, burglary under investigation
(Local News ~ 12/23/04)
Dyersburg Police officers were called to the Sunrise Inn, located at 1170 Highway 51 Bypass South, at 12:45 a.m. Dec. 21 in reference to a robbery. Two occupants reported to police that they had been robbed by two black males. The occupants said they had heard someone knocking on the door and when the door was opened two black males forced their way into the room, demanding money...
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Sales tax tables now available
(Local News ~ 12/23/04)
As a result of a new law giving Tennesseans the option to deduct their sales tax, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released a table to help taxpayers calculate their deductions. The "Optional Sales Tax Tables" have been released by the IRS for taxpayers to use to calculate their sales tax deduction from their 2004 federal tax returns. ...
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Winter storm brings promise of white Christmas
(Local News ~ 12/23/04)
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Well, wake up. It's here. A winter storm brought plenty of ice on Wednesday and was expected to bring an additional 1 to 3 inches of snow overnight. With temperatures not expected to rise above freezing before Sunday afternoon, the white stuff should linger long enough for Christmas...
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Lady Trojans run past Peabody, record now 11-1
(High School Sports ~ 12/23/04)
ALAMO - The DHS Lady Trojans traveled back to Alamo Tuesday afternoon looking to complete play in the Crockett County Classic, against the Trenton Peabody Lady Tide. After an impressive performance a day earlier, the Lady Trojans were facing a Peabody team that won the state tournament two years ago, and made it to the dance last year as well. The Lady Trojans didn't disappoint the fans that made the trip, winning against a good Peabody basketball team 59-49...
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Choctaws suffer setback to Liberty
(High School Sports ~ 12/23/04)
The Choctaw Braves invited the Liberty Crusaders into the Teepee Tuesday night for a holiday game and fun. It would turn in to being a Crusader party however as they proved to be too much for the still-growing Choctaws. This is bore out by the final score of 85-41...
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Larry Donnel Caldwell
(Obituary ~ 12/23/04)
Larry Donnel Caldwell, 77, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, Dec. 16, 2004 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Services will be at noon today at Dyersburg Christian Center with Erselle L. Williams officiating. Burial will be in West Tennessee Veteran's Cemetery in Memphis. Cosmopolitan Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements...
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Glen Thomas Finch
(Obituary ~ 12/23/04)
Glen Thomas Finch, 71, of Memphis, formerly of Dyersburg, died Friday, Dec. 17, 2004 at Methodist Hospital North in Memphis. He was an employee of Easy Way Market in Memphis. Services were held Monday at Union Avenue Methodist Church in Memphis. Burial was in Memphis Memorial Cemetery...
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Elsie Mae Flatt
(Obituary ~ 12/23/04)
Elsie Mae Flatt, of Newbern, died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2004 at Oakwood Community Living Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home.
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Elsie Mae Flatt
(Obituary ~ 12/23/04)
Elsie Mae Flatt, 90, of Newbern, died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2004 at Oakwood Community Living Center. She was a clerk for Jones Hospital Pharmacy and a member of Trimble First Baptist Church. Services will be at 11:30 a.m. today at Johnson Funeral Home with Dr. William Oakley officiating. Burial will be in McCorkle Cemetery in Newbern...
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