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Hickman hopes to build on legacy left at FBC-D
(Community News ~ 03/01/05)
When Mike Hickman first came to Dyersburg for an interview with the First Baptist Church pastor search committee, he had "sensed the Lord leading me here." He was right. On Jan. 3, he became the pastor of FBC-D. "The very first time I met with the committee, I sensed not only with me but with them there was the presence of the Lord. I saw how my gifts match the committee's and I saw what I'd been praying for in a church. I left thinking this is what the Lord prepared me for," he said...
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Newbern plant donates $2,906 to tsunami relief
(Community News ~ 03/01/05)
Employees of Siegel Robert Automotive in Newbern have donated $2,906 to the American Red Cross' tsunami-relief program. Dennis Bertrand and Linda Roberts, both members of the local Red Cross board, accepted the donation Wednesday afternoon. Cindy Rose, SR human-resources assistant, said the plant's activities committee was discussing ways that employees could help the Asian tsunami victims. ...
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'We all need to know our history'
Free Black Family History Seminar coming to Dyersburg on Saturday
(Community News ~ 03/01/05)
"In all of us, there is a hunger, marrow deep, to know our heritage -- to know who we are and where we have come from." -- Alex Haley A step on that information-gathering road can be taken Saturday when a Black Family History Seminar will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3400 S. Highway 51 Bypass, Dyersburg...
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Finley treated to a Grimm adventure
Theatre Memphis troupe entertains students
(Community News ~ 03/01/05)
Once upon a time, there was a queen who wanted to provide her subjects a variety of experiences. So, one day, the queen applied for a grant from the Memphis Arts Council. In her application, she submitted three wishes -- one was for a musical performance, the second was to bring literature to life and the third was for a trip back in time through a historical piece...
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Director's action keeps tons of waste out of landfill
(Local News ~ 03/01/05)
When the regional solid waste board reviews its annual report in March, members will find the amount of garbage going to landfills is significantly lower than it could have been. Thanks go to Kenneth McDaniel, the solid waste director for Dyer, Crockett and Gibson counties. He helped CSX find recycling markets for more than 48 tons of damaged goods after a Gibson County train derailment...
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60 Minutes considers news segment from Lake County
(Local News ~ 03/01/05)
The producer for the national news program 60 Minutes, which airs weekly on the CBS network, was in Tiptonville Friday to determine if a segment dealing with Homeland Security funding should be taped there. Lake County apparently came to the attention of 60 Minutes when it was mentioned in a U.S. ...
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Linnie M. Doyle
(Obituary ~ 03/01/05)
Linnie M. Doyle, 58, of Tiptonville, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2005 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Dyersburg Funeral Home.
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Evelyn Pierce
(Obituary ~ 03/01/05)
Evelyn Pierce, of Dyersburg, died today at her residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home.
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Betty Jean Walton-McElroy
(Obituary ~ 03/01/05)
Betty Jean Walton-McElroy, 33, formerly of Dyersburg, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2005 at Soldotna, Alaska. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Curry Funeral Home.
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Big Orange Report
(College Sports ~ 03/01/05)
Recruiting wrap up, overview, opinions
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