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Local students excel in math contest
(Community News ~ 05/06/05)
Dyersburg High School students turned in a strong performance placing in three of five competitive categories in the 2005 TMTA Math Contest held recently on the campus of Dyersburg State Community College. Over 250 students representing 11 area high schools participated in this year's event, which included academic competition in calculus, algebra, and geometry...
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Diabetics encouraged to cut fat, sodium in diets
(Community News ~ 05/06/05)
For diabetics, it isn't enough to consume less sugar and carbohydrates. They also need to watch the amount of fat and sodium they eat. We all do, and that was the lesson taught during the latest Dining with Diabetes class. "To have a well-balanced diet, you need to look at fats and sodium," said Nell Smith, a registered dietitian. "Make it a healthy diet plan by excluding fats and sodium."...
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World Harmony Run coming through Dyersburg May 9
(Local News ~ 05/06/05)
A relay run across the length and breadth of America dedicated to the cause of world harmony will pass through Dyersburg at 4:30 p.m. May 9. Runners in the 50-state USA World Harmony Run are carrying a flaming torch to symbolize their goal of harmony through sports. The relay is intended to inspire others to also work for a more harmonious world...
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Man sentenced to probation for attempting sexual contact with daughter
(Local News ~ 05/06/05)
A Missouri man who attempted to have sexual contact with his 6-year-old daughter was sentenced to serve six years of supervised probation Tuesday in Dyer County Circuit Court. Eldon Brown, 43, of 507 W. 5th St., Caruthersville, also must undergo evaluation as a sex offender and treatment and monitoring...
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Leora Kimmons
(Obituary ~ 05/06/05)
Leora Kimmons, 84, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, April 28, 2005, at Regional Hospital of Jackson. She was a domestic worker. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Dyersburg with Elder Leroy Scates officiating. Burial will be in M.C.C.O. Cemetery in Newbern. H.H. Hudson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...
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J.C. Lee
(Obituary ~ 05/06/05)
J.C. Lee, 79, of Finley, died Tuesday, May 3, 2005, at the Henry County Medical Center in Paris. He was a farmer, a member of Chic Baptist Church and a Navy veteran. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Brother Tommy Hughes officiating. Burial will be in Dyer County Memorial Gardens...
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Pearl Patterson
(Obituary ~ 05/06/05)
Pearl Patterson, 72, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, May 3, 2005 at her residence. She was a retired business owner. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Brother Mac Daniels officiating. Burial will be in Dyer County Memorial Gardens...
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Elmo Holmes
(Obituary ~ 05/06/05)
Elmo Holmes, of Dyersburg, died today at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Dyersburg Funeral Home.
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Robert Allen Terry
(Obituary ~ 05/06/05)
Robert Allen Terry, of Gleason, died Wednesday, May 4, 2005, at Middle Tennessee Medical Center in Murfreesboro. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home.
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