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DHS PG hosting Miss Dogwood Pageant on April 2
(Community News ~ 03/23/05)
After a two-year hiatus, the Dogwood Pageant is coming back. Applications for the Miss Dogwood Pageant are now available for the event that will be held April 2. The pageant is open to boys ages birth to 5 years old and girls ages birth to 19 years old. Pre-registration deadline is April 1 and is $15. Registration at the door will be $20 and will begin at noon. Attire is pageant dress...
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'Let There Be Life'
Fifth annual Walk for Life is April 30
(Community News ~ 03/23/05)
If your family, church, organization, business or as an individual is looking for a community service project, Life Choices Pregnancy Support Center of Dyersburg has an option. The center is preparing for its fifth annual Walk for Life. This year's event, themed "Let There Be Life," will be held at 9 a.m. ...
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DSCC to broadcast legislative sessions
(Local News ~ 03/23/05)
Beginning Wednesday, March 23, those interested in viewing proceedings in the state House of Representatives can see them on cable television. Tapes of the proceedings will be sent weekly to Dyersburg State Community College's communications center and will be broadcast via the college's Channel 4, available through CableOne. Each of the sessions is approximately one hour in length...
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Board says no to ball field request
(Local News ~ 03/23/05)
The Dyersburg City Board followed the lead of county commissioners at its meeting on Monday night by denying a request to build a new softball field for church leagues at the county facility across from the fairgrounds. Several church teams had requested a new lighted field but the aldermen said that in such tight economic times with the possibility of a tax hike looming ahead just to maintain basic services, that expense could not be justified...
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City board honors Williamson
(Local News ~ 03/23/05)
The Dyersburg City Board on Monday night voted to name the Municipal building that houses the Dyersburg Police Department offices in honor of longtime police chief Bobby Williamson. Alderman Dennis Moody, who made the motion, pointed out that Williamson had loyally served the city for 48 years and for 36 of those was the chief of police. ...
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Shirl P. Bargery
(Obituary ~ 03/23/05)
Shirl P. Bargery, 61, of Tiptonville, died Monday, March 21, 2005 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was a homemaker, a member of Tiptonville First Baptist Church and Women of the Moose and an associate of VFW. Services were at 10:30 a.m. today in Tiptonville First Baptist Church with the Rev. Andy Martin and the Rev. Houston Northcutt officiating. Burial will be in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely. Dyersburg Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...
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Thomas B. Davison
(Obituary ~ 03/23/05)
Thomas B. Davison, 93, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, March 18, 2005 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis. He was a retired custodian, retired from Heckethorn Manufacturing Company and Dyersburg City Schools, attended Chic Church of God and was a retired minister...
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Alpha Mae Fox
(Obituary ~ 03/23/05)
Alpha Mae Fox, 86, of Somerville, died Saturday, March 19, 2005 at National Health Care in Somerville. She was a homemaker and a member of Bethpage Baptist Church. Graveside services were at 1 p.m. Monday in New Haven Cemetery with the Rev. Hershie Schreffner officiating. Roberts & Karnes Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements...
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Charlie Alton Gilliam
(Obituary ~ 03/23/05)
Charlie Alton Gilliam, 83, of Dyersburg, died Monday, March 21, 2005 at Oakwood Community Living Center. He was a retired employee of Dyersburg City Schools and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Curry Funeral Home with the Rev. Julian Huey and the Rev. Mac Daniels officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery...
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Anna M. "Aunt Anna" Watson
(Obituary ~ 03/23/05)
Anna M. "Aunt Anna" Watson, 87, of Dyersburg, died Friday, March 18, 2005 at her residence. She was a homemaker. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Dyersburg Christian Center with the Rev. Wesley J. Arije officiating. Burial will be in Old Newbern Cemetery...
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Nell P. Layman
(Obituary ~ 03/23/05)
Nell P. Layman, 94, of Dyersburg, died Monday, March 21, 2005 at Oakwood Community Living Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home.
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Dyersburg starts new week with an impressive 12-5 win over Trinity Christian
(High School Sports ~ 03/23/05)
After a mediocre start to the 2005 season last week, the DHS Trojan baseball team came out on Monday night firing on all cylinders, defeating Trinity Christian in the opening game of the Halls Invitational Tournament, 12-5. The Trojans benefited from a nine-run first inning on their way to the victory. Cody Simmons led off the first with a single, stole second and scored following an RBI single to right field from freshman Les Smith...
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