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DHS's FCCLA can drive to aid tsunami relief
Community can participate this week
(Community News ~ 01/24/05)
When members of Dyersburg High School's FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) were thinking about what they could do to help the victims of the Dec. 26, 2004, tsunami in southeast Asia, Erika Evans thought of something that almost every household has but sometimes doesn't know quite what to do with...
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Journey to Asia clarifies future for RoEllen woman; Mendenhall served as Peace Corps volunteer in Turkmenistan
(Community News ~ 01/24/05)
Two years ago, Nicky Mendenhall graduated with a degree in anthropology and an uncertain future. She didn't know whether she should pursue a career in anthropology or try something different. While attending the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Mendenhall had volunteered at the local rape crisis center. There, she developed an interest in how laws could be used to help people and began to consider law school...
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Chamber lauds outstanding community members, businesses at annual awards banquet
(Local News ~ 01/24/05)
Pediatric Associates Dr. Mona Choueiry, owner of Pediatric Associates, took honors in the 1-15 employees division for their focus on business growth and dedication to customer satisfaction, employee relations, and civic and business leadership. "I'm very thrilled," said Choueiry. "I would like to thank really all the community, all my friends for trusting me to take care of their kids...
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Trojans come up short against Indians
(High School Sports ~ 01/24/05)
As the Dyersburg Trojans hit the floor Friday night, most people probably came to see the twins from North Side and Mississippi State signees, Reginald and Richard Delk, put on a show with their high-octane style of basketball. Well, DHS looked to play the game and hopefully sneak out of Jackson with another district win. Though the Trojans were in the game until the final buzzer sounded, the talented Indians came away with a 73-62 victory...
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Matthew 25:40 Adult Spelling Bee scheduled March 7 at DHS
(Local News ~ 01/24/05)
Once again the search is on for the area's best adult speller as Matthew 25:40 prepares for its annual Help-A-Spell fund-raising event. The adult spelling bee is scheduled for Monday, March 7, at the Dyersburg High School theater. "We're proud to once again be sponsoring the spelling bee," said Gracie Strawn, president of the United Way-funded social service agency's board of directors. ...
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County sales tax collections down in November
(Local News ~ 01/24/05)
Dyer County's November sales tax collections, reported last week by the state, were down 3.94 percent compared to November 2003. "I hope this is not a trend," said county Trustee Judy Patton. "Our sales tax is down from last year almost 4 percent and our year-to-date increase has dropped to 3 percent, but our budget numbers are good for the time being...
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New chamber president outlines three objectives for 2005
(Local News ~ 01/24/05)
Joe Enoch stepped forward Saturday evening to assume his new role as chairperson for the Dyersburg-Dyer County Chamber of Commerce's board of directors. Enoch outlined three areas of focus for 2005 -- areas he believes will better the community and improve economic development...
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DCHS's Faulkner signs with DSCC
Hulme not wasting time signing local talent
(High School Sports ~ 01/24/05)
On Friday morning at Dyer County High School, senior Whitney Faulkner signed a scholarship to continue her softball career at DSCC. With her parents, Kris and Penny Faulkner by her side, Faulkner accepted a scholarship offer from DSCC softball coach Randy Hulme...
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Choctaws attacked by Halls Tigers
(High School Sports ~ 01/24/05)
Looking to match their lady counterparts Friday for a double-dip homecoming victory the Choctaws instead encountered a riled-up Halls Tiger team with an 11-11 record as they fell to Halls 60-31. Coach Winston Jarrett always has his team ready to play regardless of record. ...
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Lady Trojans hold heads high in loss to Lady Indians
(High School Sports ~ 01/24/05)
As the Lady Trojans from Dyersburg High School took the court in Jackson on Friday night, there was a lot on the line. Not only was DHS trying to protect their No.7 state ranking, they looked to upset the state's No. 4-ranked Lady Indians from Jackson North Side in a District-13 AAA matchup. ...
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Homecoming happiness for Lady Choctaws
(High School Sports ~ 01/24/05)
A huge and festive crowd arrived at Dyer County High Friday night eager to see some basketball, honor the homecoming court and celebrate at the dance following. The Lady Choctaws would add to the festive atmosphere as they looked to, and indeed did, get their third win in a row for only the second time this year. ...
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Dixie C. Kraatz
(Obituary ~ 01/24/05)
Dixie C. Kraatz, 96, of Laguna Woods, Calif., formerly of Dyersburg, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2005 at her residence. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Santa Monica, Calif. Survivors include her stepson, Donald C. Kraatz and wife, Patricia; and her caregiver, Veronica Quinonez...
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Carmelita 'Carmen' Kirkpatrick
(Obituary ~ 01/24/05)
Carmelita "Carmen" Kirkpatrick, 46, of Ripley, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005 at Baptist-Lauderdale. She was a homemaker. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Grace Cemetery. Garner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include her husband, Eddie Kirkpatrick; a daughter, Chasidy Simpson of Ripley; her father and stepmother, Noble and Virginia Ogden of Halls; four sisters, Patricia Hopper of Dresden, Sandra Rushing of Dyersburg, Jennifer Cantrell of Newbern and Frankie Trousdale of Cedarhill, Mo.; three brothers, Anthony Ogden of Dyersburg, John Ogden of Halls and Shannon Ogden of Nutbush; and two grandchildren.. ...
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Frances Alene Leake Smith Fortner
(Obituary ~ 01/24/05)
Frances Alene Leake Smith Fortner, 82, of Dyersburg, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2005 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was a housewife and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ for 52 years. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at the Church of Jesus Christ, 815 S. Main, Dyersburg, with the Rev. Tommy Johnson and the Rev. Mickey Dodd officiating...
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Dorothy Hillsman Leeper
(Obituary ~ 01/24/05)
Dorothy Hillsman Leeper, 85, of Ridgely died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005 at her residence. She was a retired medical stenographer and a member of the First Baptist Church of Ridgely where she participated in the Ladies Prayer Circle and the Dorcas Sunday School Class...
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Bobby L. Lee
(Obituary ~ 01/24/05)
Bobby L. Lee, 55, of Jackson, formerly of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was pastor of Refuge Temple Church and owner/founder of Metro Forum Newspaper. Services will be at 12 p.m. Thursday at Dyersburg State Community College gym with Elder Larry Lee officiating. Burial will be in M.C.C.O. Cemetery in Newbern. Cosmopolitan Funeral Services are in charge of arrangements...
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Tommy Joe Kail
(Obituary ~ 01/24/05)
Tommy Joe Kail, 39, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was a yard foreman with General Shale in Humboldt. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Ronk Funeral Home with Herman Emery officiating. Burial will be in Maury City Cemetery...
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William Kelly Clanton
(Obituary ~ 01/24/05)
William Kelly Clanton, 34, of Humboldt, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005 at Humboldt General Hospital. Services were at 11 a.m. today at Cryer Funeral Home in Obion with the Rev. Eric Bumpas officiating. Burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery in Obion.
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Irma Lee Bonds
(Obituary ~ 01/24/05)
Irma Lee Bonds, 88, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Center. She was a domestic employee. Graveside services will be at 12 p.m. today in Memorial Park Cemetery in Dyersburg with the Rev. Joe Scott officiating. H.H. Hudson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...
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