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Dyersburg couple shares 'the richest blessing possible'
The Burns tell about their international adoption
(Community News ~ 12/31/04)
She has been a part of their lives since March but Travis and Lori Burns didn't realize how much she would change their lives. "We have had an exciting, stressful ride, but it has all been worth it," Lori said. "We've received the richest blessing possible -- a beautiful child of our own."...
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Harrington - 'The Stork' - says goodbye to 45 years in medicine
(Community News ~ 12/31/04)
kkrone@stategazette.com At 69 years old, Dr. R.L. "Bob" Harrington is retiring a bit earlier than he planned. He said he didn't have much choice. The clinic he and Dr. E.A. King created back in 1975 is scheduled to close at the end of the month. Dec. 30 was his last day in the office...
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Focusing on priorities may require saying 'no'
(Community News ~ 12/31/04)
The beginning of a new year is an excellent time to dedicate yourself to the things that really matter. For some people, that may mean volunteering more. For others, it may mean learning how to narrow their choices. People who spread themselves too thin often are not as effective as they intend to be. ...
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Local inventor honored in Las Vegas
(Local News ~ 12/31/04)
Local inventor Tansil Phillips was honored in Las Vegas recently for having created one of the 20 best automotive tools in the country for 2004. The awards ceremony was held in conjunction with a massive international auto show that drew every major car and truck manufacturer in the world, plus thousands of companies that supply parts, materials, services and tools to the industry. The "Top 20 Tools Award Ceremony" is an annual event sponsored by "Motor Magazine."...
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Oakwood to provide outreach programs
(Local News ~ 12/31/04)
Oakwood Community Living Center will host 14 community outreach and educational programs in January, February and March 2005. The programs are part of Oakwood's Healthy Aging Community initiative, which seeks to inform and educate the local community about care, services and products that address healthy aging, retirement and senior living and care issues...
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Reelfoot eagle tours begin Sunday
(Local News ~ 12/31/04)
Reelfoot Lake's eagle watchers might get a special treat this year. In addition to seeing bald eagles, bird-watchers were recently treated to views of a juvenile golden eagle. The golden eagle was documented on the north end of the lake Dec. 18 during the Christmas Bird Count...
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State to fight drugs with tax
(Local News ~ 12/31/04)
The Tennessee Department of Revenue is preparing for the implementation of a new tax on illegal drugs, effective Jan. 1. A state excise tax on controlled substances, created by the General Assembly and signed into law on June 3, 2004, applies to controlled substances and certain illicit alcoholic beverages, including cocaine, crack, methamphetamine, untaxed liquors and spirits, and marijuana...
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State attorney general sues Friedman's for deceptive trade practices
(Local News ~ 12/31/04)
Tennessee Attorney General Paul G. Summers has sued Friedman's Inc., alleging the jewelry company has engaged in unfair and deceptive trade practices causing substantial consumer losses over several years. Friedman's, the nation's third largest jewelry chain, has 560 jewelry stores in 21 states -- 54 of those stores are in Tennessee, including one in Dyersburg Mall...
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Dyer County scalped by North Side Lady Indians
(High School Sports ~ 12/31/04)
In one of the worst Indian raids in recent history, North Side's Lady Indians took the Dyer County Lady Choctaws' scalps in this prestigious holiday tournament held at Union University of Jackson. This tournament annually draws some of the top teams for good competition before schools start the tough after-Christmas run to the district tournament. Prior to the Dyer County-North Side game, a very strong Lawrence County team handled Fayette Ware by a 42-point margin...
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Sherry Fay Coker Smith
(Obituary ~ 12/31/04)
Sherry Fay Coker Smith, 55, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2004 at her residence. She was a former employee of Tupperware and Dyer County Animal Hospital and a member of Second Baptist Church. Services will be at 1 p.m. today in the chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home with Brother Ronnie Turner and Brother Stan Pruitt officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery...
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Emma Lou Hulme Watson
(Obituary ~ 12/31/04)
Emma Lou Hulme Watson, 86, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, Dec. 30, 2004 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center. She was a homemaker, a member of Finley United Methodist church where she taught Sunday school for many years and was active in all church activities and a member of United Methodist Women...
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