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August 31, 2002
By Staff 40th anniversary The Rev. Donald and Mary Talley of Lena, La., celebrated their 40th anniversary on June 17, 2002. The couple was married by ...
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Deanna Smith and Bradley Landrum, both of Meridian, were married Saturday, June 8, 2002, at Briarwood Baptist Church with the Revs. Wesley Landrum and...
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August 31, 2002
Wendy Michelle Bailey and Robert Stafford Justus Jr., both of Little Rock, Ark., were married Saturday, Aug. 10, 2002. at Poplar Springs Drive Baptist...
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Courtney Darnell of Collinsville and Andy Hatcher of Meridian were married Saturday, June 15, 2002, at Midway Baptist Church with the Revs. Keith Grub...
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August 31, 2002
Amber Sullivan and Sammy Nobles, both of Meridian, were married Friday, July 5, 2002, in Gulf Shores, Ala., with the Rev. Todd Tilghman officiating.
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August 31, 2002
John and Cindy Stephens of Philadelphia announce the engagement of their daughter, Misty Lain, to Robert Iean Baker, son of Billy and Audrey Butler of...
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August 31, 2002
By By Marty Stamper/EMG sports assistant August 31, 2002 DECATUR The Newton County Cougars started their 2002 football season with a big bang Friday n...
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By By Austin Bishop/EMG regional sports director August 31, 2002 The visiting Clarkdale Bulldogs rolled up 373 yards in total offense on the way to a ...
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By By Jim Luke/special to The Star August 31, 2002 PHILADELPHIA The Philadelphia Tornadoes were like a well-oiled machine instead of a team playing in...
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