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More eagles seem to be nesting in Tennessee this year
(Community News ~ 03/28/05)
The number of active bald eagle nests in Tennessee is expected to rise significantly this year. David Haggard, the Tennessee State Parks' West Tennessee regional naturalist, said the number of active nests has "gone way up" this year. Haggard quickly counted in his mind the number of active eagle nests at Reelfoot Lake this year and decided there were at least a dozen. ...
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Reelfoot's 'Internet eagles' separated by injury; male loses part of his wing after collision
(Community News ~ 03/28/05)
Reelfoot's Internet eagles - the pair of bald eagles who raised their young while people around the world watched on the Internet - have parted company. They didn't intend to go separate ways. Fate tore them apart. Bill Hickman, maintenance supervisor for Reelfoot Lake State Park, found the male eagle stuck in a tree near the spillway on Feb. 25. The eagle's right wing was wrapped around a limb, hanging about 20 feet from the ground...
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Walk for Life planned in Tiptonville
(Community News ~ 03/28/05)
Some people walk for exercise. Some walk for relaxation. And some walk just to get from one point to another. On April 16, though, LifeBeat Pregnancy Care Center in Wynnburg hopes that people will Walk for Life. Walk for Life is a fund-raiser and an awareness-raising opportunity...
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It's all about the money
Kids Club members learn about saving
(Community News ~ 03/28/05)
A penny here, a nickel there. May not seem like a lot in and of themselves, but get enough of them together and it can add up to some big money. That was the concept Beth Bell wanted to get across when she presented "Pennies, Dimes and Nickels Add Up!" to Dyersburg Mall Kids Club members on Tuesday...
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Claim against lawyer recanted; plea accepted
(Local News ~ 03/28/05)
A Dyersburg man who claimed Tuesday in Dyer County Circuit Court his attorney had not effectively represented him was permitted to plead guilty to multiple charges after recanting the claim. Anthony Carlos Thompson, 22, of 1006 Vernon St., received an effective sentence of 14 years in prison after pleading guilty to a charge of aggravated burglary, two of evading arrest in a motor vehicle and one of possession of more than 1/2 ounce of marijuana with intent to sell or deliver...
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Red Cross to hold telethon on Tuesday night
(Local News ~ 03/28/05)
The second annual American Red Cross Heroes campaign telethon will be packed with information, items to purchase and opportunities to help families in need. The telethon will be aired 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, on CableOne's Channel 4. Proceeds from the telethon will remain in Dyer County to help families during tornadoes, floods, house fires and other disasters...
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John W. Adkins
(Obituary ~ 03/28/05)
John W. Adkins, 67, of Rutherford, formerly of Dyer County, died Thursday, March 24, 2005 at Gibson County General Hospital in Trenton. He was a retired Goodyear employee and a U.S. Army veteran. Services were Saturday at Everlasting Church of God in Newbern with the Rev. Randy Jetton officiating. Burial will be in Rutherford Cemetery...
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Letha Ann Finley
(Obituary ~ 03/28/05)
Letha Ann Finley, 59, of Yorkville, died Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was an employee of Eaton Corporation for 26 years and a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Yorkville, where she was a choir member and Sunday school teacher for many years...
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Donnie R. Hall
(Obituary ~ 03/28/05)
Donnie R. Hall, 68, of Ridgely, died Thursday, March 24, 2005 at Ridgely Care & Rehab. He was retired from Dyersburg Fabrics and attended Calvary Chapel. Graveside services were Saturday in Neely's Chapel Cemetery with the Rev. Leonard Ballinger officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...
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Era Wilson
(Obituary ~ 03/28/05)
Era Wilson, 87, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, March 24, 2005 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center. She was a retired employee of Dyersburg Fabrics and a member of First United Pentecostal Church. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home with the Rev. Harold Jaco officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg...
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Faye Bevis
(Obituary ~ 03/28/05)
Faye Bevis, 57, of Dyersburg died Saturday, March 26, 2005 at her residence. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. Graveside services are scheduled at Fairview Cemetery on Monday at 2 p.m. Visitation begins at 1 p.m. on Monday at Dyersburg Funeral Home. Bro. Rick Crawford will officiate...
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Minnie Lou Maclin Scobey
(Obituary ~ 03/28/05)
Minnie Lou Maclin Scobey, 61, of Newbern died Friday, March 25, 2005 at Methodist Hospital North in Memphis. She was a homemaker, attended the Palestine Presbyterian Church and was a member of the Dyer County High School Band Boosters. Services will be held on Monday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will in Fairview Cemetery of Newbern. Bro. William Edward Parnell and Dr. Thomas Parnell will officiate...
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Mary Ann Shelton
(Obituary ~ 03/28/05)
Mary Ann Shelton, 80, of Dyersburg died Saturday, March 26, 2005 at the Dyersburg Manor Nursing facility. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Dyersburg Funeral Home.
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Does anyone still have their bracket?
(Sports Column ~ 03/28/05)
For all the March Madness lovers out there, this has probably been one of the best tournaments to watch in a long time. It seems when filling out your brackets for the tournament, you really have to pencil in upsets to be successful, but it's not an easy task. ...
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Relay for Life softball tournament a huge success for Dyersburg
(College Sports ~ 03/28/05)
The Dyersburg State Community College Relay for Life team made a big hit last weekend as they hosted a 19-team softball tournament at the Dyersburg Activity Center. DSCC Softball coach Randy Hulme responded that teams from six states came to Dyersburg for the state and national qualifier for USSSA Softball...
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Trojans pick up first win of soccer season against Jackson Christian
(High School Sports ~ 03/28/05)
The DHS Trojans defeated Jackson Christian School of Jackson 3-0 earlier this week at the Dyersburg Middle School soccer field. The game starting time was moved up to 4:15 p.m. in order to try to get the game in before the storm arrived. DHS scored 11 minutes into the game on a breakaway by Cody Cantrell. The score was 1-0 DHS at halftime. The Trojans scored 13 minutes into the second half when Brad Stapleton took an assist from Seth Coleman and found the back of the net...
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Lady Eagles are off to best start in team history
(College Sports ~ 03/28/05)
The Dyersburg State softball team has already accomplished a feat this season that has never been done before. For the first time in the history of the program, coach Randy Hulme's Lady Eagles have posted a winning record after the first 20 games. After disposing of Itawamba Community College yesterday at the Dyersburg High School softball field, the Lady Eagles are enjoying a 13-9 record. DSCC won both games of a doubleheader, 12-4 and 5-4...
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