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Sharing their holiday spirit
The best holiday decorations in Dyersburg, Newbern
(Community News ~ 12/24/04)
Decorating for the holidays is a labor of love that many make a Christmas tradition. It's also something the entire community can enjoy. For several years, both the Dyersburg City Beautiful Commission and the Newbern City Beautiful Commission have recognized residents' efforts with their holiday decoration contests...
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Newbern police continue tradition of sharing
(Community News ~ 12/24/04)
For about eight years now, the Newbern Police Department has led efforts to help families in need have a bountiful Christmas. This year is no exception. Volunteers from organizations and churches throughout the community come together to donate food, clothes and toys to a new family each year. Norma Jones and her children - Mark, 15; Amanda 14; and Brian, 13 - received all the special attention this year...
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The greatest Christmas editorial
(Community News ~ 12/24/04)
This is the fifth and final entry in a series of articles this week that offers readers insights into the origins of the very American holiday known as Christmas. It was in the fall of 1897 that the New York Sun, then one of the most prestigious newspapers in the United States asked veteran writer Francis P. Church to pen an answer to a young reader's query...
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So far, so good, city says following storm
(Local News ~ 12/24/04)
Dyersburg mayor Bill Revell and police chief Bobby Williamson were both pleased the city had escaped its first winter storm in two seasons with so few accidents or disruption of services to the public. "We've been very fortunate so far," Williamson stated. "There have been no serious accidents reported and only a few minor fender benders. Driving in this morning I was pleased to see that people were slowing down and taking their time."...
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TWRA relinquishes Black Swamp permit
(Local News ~ 12/24/04)
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency relinquished on Wednesday, Dec. 22, the state permit it received to build a levee in Black Swamp. Attorneys for TWRA, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and the Tennessee Attorney General's office met Dec. 16 to discuss the permit. At that time, TDEC asked TWRA to relinquish the permit...
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Operation School Supplies seeks donations for Iraq's school children
(Local News ~ 12/24/04)
A group of American civilians and soldiers have assembled a mission in Kuwait titled "Operation School Supplies." After a few meetings, the group decided that school supplies were needed most by Iraqi children. "The need to give during the holiday season coincides with the Christian spirit of the season and our respect of the Muslim faith. ...
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Looking to rebound from a 10-point to Dyersburg, the Lady Choctaws entertained the Lady Crusaders from Jackson Liberty on Tuesday evening.
(High School Sports ~ 12/24/04)
They were not in a hospitable mood for holiday entertaining however, as they outlasted the Lady Crusaders, 51-40. The game would begin slowly as both teams were rusty from the break of school routine. The Lady Chocs were also a bit tentative due to playing without their point guard, Mallory Akin. She has a broken hand and is expected to miss two weeks, according to coach Angie Stafford...
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Annie Lowe
(Obituary ~ 12/24/04)
Annie Lowe, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, Dec. 23, 2004 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Curry Funeral Home.
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