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DSCC's BCM spends Christmas in China
(Community News ~ 01/17/05)
Editor's Note: The complete names of the individuals involved are being withheld to protect the identity of individuals still in China. "But how can they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe without hearing about Him? And how can they hear without a preacher?" (Romans 10:14 -- HCSB)...
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Cotillion hosting meeting about Dyer County Junior Miss Scholarship Program on Jan. 22
(Community News ~ 01/17/05)
The Dyersburg Cotillion Club will host the first Dyer County Junior Miss Scholarship Program on April 2. The event is open to junior women who attend Dyersburg and Dyer County High Schools. There will be a brief informational meeting for parents and interested junior women at 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 22 at the Professional Development Center (the former Dyersburg Middle School), 305 College St., Dyersburg...
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Walk Across Tennessee starts Feb. 7; enrollment period begins this week
(Community News ~ 01/17/05)
Looking for a little encouragement to boost your exercise routine? Join this year's Walk Across Tennessee, an imaginary journey that involves real mileage. Participants walk, run or do other forms of exercise to earn miles. Their miles are then charted on a Tennessee map...
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Choral Society gearing up for fun, educational seasonRehearsals begin Thursday
(Community News ~ 01/17/05)
When Dr. Kris Boston became the director of the Dyersburg Choral Society a year ago, among her thoughts for a future concert was a historical presentation of musical theater from its beginning in the 1700s to today. This spring, that thought is going to become a reality...
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Overcoming America's morality issues requires a look at the big picture
Morrow speaks at annual King luncheon
(Local News ~ 01/17/05)
"What would Dr. King see and say if he was living in America today in the prime of his life?" the Rev. Dr. Russell Morrow asked during the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Luncheon on Jan. 14. The question, Morrow said, came to him a few weeks ago as he was watching a 2001 movie about King and the 1956 Montgomery bus boycott "that inevitably launched the national Civil Rights movement. ...
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Basin authority to get new engineering firm
(Local News ~ 01/17/05)
After using the same engineering firm for 33 years, the West Tennessee River Basin Authority is making a change. Buchart Horn Inc. of Memphis won the bid for engineering services, Basin Authority Executive Director David Salyers told his board Tuesday. The contract, which is expected to be signed this month, lasts for one year but may be renewed every year for four more years...
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Sanctity of Human Life Week begins Jan. 23
Prayer vigil scheduled for Jan. 29
(Local News ~ 01/17/05)
There's a story that ran in HIS magazine in February 1984 that tells of a college professor who presented a challenging situation for his ethics class to consider. A man has syphilis. His wife has tuberculosis. They have four children -- one has died, the other three have terminal illnesses. The mother is pregnant again...
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Commission approves plans for new hotel
(Local News ~ 01/17/05)
The Dyersburg-Dyer County Regional Planning Commission on Friday approved plans for a new commercial subdivision and for a 61-room hotel with an indoor pool. The subdivision will be called the Market Place and contains 15.57 acres along Reelfoot Drive immediately behind Homestead. The plan calls for six lots, one of which is to be used for the proposed hotel. The land is owned by Peggy Moore of Dyersburg...
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County's three legislators all appointed committee chairmen
(Local News ~ 01/17/05)
Dyer County's three legislators in the 104th Tennessee General Assembly have all been appointed to committee chairmanships, giving the county more clout in Nashville than ever before. "It's really perfect for our district," said state Sen. Mark Norris, R-Collierville, newly appointed chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee...
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Planners recommend east route around city for I-69
(Local News ~ 01/17/05)
Dyer County's Regional Planning Commission Thursday recommended that Interstate 69 be routed east of Dyersburg along U.S. Highway 412. A spokeswoman for the state transportation department said the department did not request the action. "We're not sure what inspired them to take that vote," said Kim Keelor by phone from her Nashville office. "We certainly did not request it."...
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Trojans take a bite out of Tigers, 84-61
(High School Sports ~ 01/17/05)
The DHS Trojans have started 2005 on an impressive note, going 3-1 to begin the new year. After an overwhelming victory the night before at Obion, DHS looked to take care of Hardin County and get in the win column in district play. Facing Hardin County, the Trojans pulled away in the second half for their 13th win of the season, defeating the Tigers 84-61...
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Dyersburg too strong for Hardin County
(High School Sports ~ 01/17/05)
Playing their second game in as many days, the Lady Trojans returned to DHS after Thursday night's big overtime win against No. 1 state-ranked Obion County, hitting the floor against Hardin County. Friday night was homecoming at DHS, and the Lady Trojans looked to make quick work of the Lady Tigers. The Lady Trojans came ready to play, dismantling Hardin County with a solid effort on both ends of the court, 69-40. DHS captured their first district win of the season, and 17th victory overall...
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Choctaws defeat Pioneers by one, 67-66
(High School Sports ~ 01/17/05)
Coach Pete Froedden has preached patience and belief in his system all year long. Having only one returning starter and one other senior, he knew going in it would be a long year. His work ethic and getting his players to execute and believe in the system paid big dividends Friday night as they picked up both their second win overall and their second win in district play against the Pioneers of Gibson County...
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DCHS falls to Gibson County
(High School Sports ~ 01/17/05)
The Lady Choctaws of Dyer County looked to win their third game in a row and go over the .500 mark as they hosted the always-tough Lady Pioneers of Gibson County. GCHS had a 16-9 record and was 4-1 in the district. Although DC gave them all they wanted and more before, they were defeated 63-55. The score was in no way indicative of how well DC played and how hard they pushed the Lady Pioneers before falling to 9-10 (1-5 district) on the year...
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DMS defeats Lake County, Milan
(High School Sports ~ 01/17/05)
The DMS basketball teams played twice last week, Tuesday night against Lake County and Thursday night against Milan. The Lady Trojans won both contests, while the boys were 1-1 on the week. Against Lake County, the Lady Trojans escaped with a one-point victory, after collapsing on defense in the fourth, but were able to hang on for the win, 32-30. ...
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Steelers and Trojans - gaining respect
(High School Sports ~ 01/17/05)
After another week of basketball action, it seems a lot of the chatter on the street has been about the state basketball rankings released last Monday. A lot of the comments have been around how absent the Lady Trojans from DHS were on the ballots in the Jackson newspaper...
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Clifford Leon Stienburg
(Obituary ~ 01/17/05)
Clifford Leo Stienburg, 67, of Dyersburg died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005 at his residence. He was a retired truck driver for Earl L. Henderson Trucking Co. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army. Services were Sunday in the chapel of Johnson Funeral Home with the Rev. Mickey Hanks officiating. Burial was in Hawlett Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Syracuse, N.Y...
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Bobby Lee Ring
(Obituary ~ 01/17/05)
Bobby Lee Ring, 39, of Union City, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005 at his residence. He was a home repairman. Memorial services will take place at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21 at the residence of James Ring in Medon, Tenn.
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Betty Sue Davidson Langston
(Obituary ~ 01/17/05)
Betty Sue Davidson Langston, 58, of Dyersburg, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2005 at her residence. She was an employee of the Dairy Queen of Dyersburg and a member of Fowlkes United Methodist Church. Services were Sunday at Johnson Funeral Home with burial to follow in Fairview Cemetery in Newbern. The Rev. Clyde Thompson will officiate...
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May Belle Halford
(Obituary ~ 01/17/05)
May Belle Halford, 82, of Newbern, died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was a homemaker and a retired employee of Baker's Weona in Dyersburg and Mom's Buffet in Newbern, a member of Newbern First United Methodist Church, former member and president of Newbern Home Demonstration Club and Newbern Elementary School...
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Rachel Lee Gifford
(Obituary ~ 01/17/05)
Rachel Lee Gifford, 86, of Nashville died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005. She graduated from Ridgely High School and Baird Brewer Hospital Nursing School in Dyersburg and had a long career in nursing. She worked at several hospitals and retired as an industrial nurse from the Proctor and Gamble factory in Jackson...
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Louis J. Emanuelli Jr.
(Obituary ~ 01/17/05)
Funeral services for Louis J. Emanuelli Jr. will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the Tucker Street Church in Dyersburg with Rev. Bob Miller officiating. The burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery of Dyersburg. H.S. Funeral Home of Caruthersville, Mo., is in charge of arrangements...
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Zonie L. Brown
(Obituary ~ 01/17/05)
Zonie L. Brown, 72, of Gary, Ind., died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Kulper Funeral Home with the Rev. Tommy Doughty officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens in Schererville, Ind...
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Eugene French
(Obituary ~ 01/17/05)
Eugene French, 71, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005 at Oakwood Community Living Center. He was a farmer. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home with the Rev. Calvin Smith officiating. Burial will be in McCullough's Chapel Cemetery...
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Michael Blaine Brashier
(Obituary ~ 01/17/05)
Michael Blaine Brashier, infant son of Amanda Whitehead and Michael Brashier of Ripley, died Friday, January 14, 2005 at his residence. Services were at 11 a.m. today at Garner Funeral Home in Ripley. Burial was in Ripley Memorial Gardens.
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