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Pet of the week
(Community News ~ 02/10/05)
Tibet is a gentle, quiet and unique 5-6-year-old female Himalayan-mix cat. 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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'In recognition of outstanding service'
Exchange Club recognizes police officers, firefighters for contributions
(Community News ~ 02/10/05)
The Exchange Club of Dyer County has recognized five law enforcement and firefighter personnel for their outstanding service and contributions to the community Recommendations for the Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter of the Year for 2004 awards were made by supervisors of the Dyer County Sheriff's Department, Dyer County Volunteer Fire Departments, Dyersburg Police Department, Dyersburg Fire Department and Newbern Police Department...
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Church donates tools for low-income home repair
(Local News ~ 02/10/05)
Members of Crossroads United Methodist Church in Memphis have spent almost two decades repairing homes for low-income families in Northwest Tennessee and know the frustration that comes with lacking proper tools on a job site. To cure that problem for future volunteers with the work-camp program of Reelfoot Rural Ministries, located near Obion, the church spent thousands of dollars to purchase specialized construction tools that include miter saws, portable air compressors and air-powered nailers.. ...
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Trimble facing law enforcement crisis
(Local News ~ 02/10/05)
TRIMBLE -- This city of 750 that straddles the Dyer-Obion county line faces a law enforcement crisis common to many cities its size. We're coming to the point where with 300 homes, we won't have a full-time police department," City Administrator David Norsworthy told city board members Monday night. "We've got to come up with an alternative to keep our city safe."...
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Hulon Lee Hadley Sr.
(Obituary ~ 02/10/05)
Hulon Lee Hadley Sr., 57, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was a domestic worker. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Dyersburg Christian Center with Pastor Wesley Arjie officiating. Burial will be in M.C.C.O. Cemetery in Newbern...
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Charlotte Dean Patterson Thurman
(Obituary ~ 02/10/05)
Charlotte Dean Patterson Thurman, 67, of Dyersburg died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2005 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was a volunteer for the Salvation Army and the Union Mission and a member of McCullough's Chapel Baptist Church. She retired from Dyersburg Decorating Center and Sylvania...
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Walter Wilkerson Sr.
(Obituary ~ 02/10/05)
Walter Wilkerson Sr., 62, of Dyersburg, died Monday, Feb. 7, 2005 at his residence. He was a retired truck driver for Bunny Bread, a former employee of Dyersburg Fabrics and the Sheriff's Department. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Robert Hill officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery...
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DMS Trojans season continues
(High School Sports ~ 02/10/05)
The DMS Trojan boys team will have at least one more game this season after defeating Jackson West Middle School on Monday night, 38-31. After a horrid first quarter, one which DMS managed to score only two points, the Trojans got stronger as the game got longer...
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DSCC splits pair with Jackson State
(High School Sports ~ 02/10/05)
On Tuesday night the Dyersburg State basketball teams split their games with Jackson State. In the men's contest, DSCC fell short to Jackson State, as Milton Phinnessee was the only DSCC player in double figures, with 34 points. The Eagles trailed at the end of the first half, 41-25...
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Trojans fall to Bolton in OT
(High School Sports ~ 02/10/05)
After dropping their last two contests, the DHS Trojans hoped a trip to Bolton would get them back on the winning track. However, it just wasn't in the cards, as the Wildcats hit a shot at the buzzer in regulation, sending the game to overtime. In the extra period, the Wildcats pulled out the hard-fought victory, 53-46...
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Lady Trojans impressive in win over Bolton
(High School Sports ~ 02/10/05)
For the DHS Lady Trojans, February is the month they need to be playing their best basketball. If Tuesday night is any indication of what kind of month they will have, opponents need to beware. After shooting a mind-blowing 13-of-14 from the field in the first quarter, the Lady Trojans (24-3) blew past the Lady Wildcats from Bolton in the rest of the contest, winning by a landslide, 69-26...
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