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Finney, Sanderson give legislative update

A near-full house at the Dyersburg/Dyer County Chamber of Commerce was able to hear firsthand the various bills passed at the most recent state legislative session. State Sen. Lowe Finney and Rep. Bill Sanderson addressed... >>
DCHS celebrates 2013 commencement

The gymnasium of Dyer County High School was filled with Choctaw pride on Friday evening as members of the DCHS Class of 2013 joined together to celebrate commencement exercises. A large crowd gathered to commemorate this... >>
$6 million in scholarships awarded to DCHS students during Honors' Day

Almost $6 million in higher education scholarships was received by members of the Class of 2013 at Dyer County High School during this week's Honors' Day program. The program took place in the DCHS gymnasium as family and... >>
Sheriff's investigators searching for home invasion suspects

Dyer County Sheriff's investigators are investigating a home invasion in which a man was shot in the chest on Unionville Road in Dyersburg early Friday morning. The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. on Friday at a... >>
City committees approve bike paths for Lake Road

When area residents heard that Lake Road was finally going to be repaved beginning this week, many were excited, as the road was in dire need of work to repair rough spots, uneven surfaces and traffic lines needed to be... >>
City Schools honor retirees, teachers of the year

Dyersburg City Schools recognized the best of the best with its annual Teacher Appreciation Dinner at the Professional Development Center on Monday, May 13. An annual tradition honoring retiring teachers and those named... >>

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Dyersburg Mayor John Holden's State of the City Address

Finley Elementary School time capsule

Members of the last eighth grade class to graduate from Finley Elementary School and faculty and staff from the 1997-1998 academic year gathered in the school gym on Thursday, May 2 to open a time capsule buried on the school campus 15 years...

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Dyersburg, Tenn. Mayor John Holden's State of City Address 2013
Dyersburg Mayor John Holden presented his State of the City Address at the Lannom Center on Tuesday, March 26.
Dyer County, Tenn. Soldier Surprises Children
U.S. Army Sgt. Raymond Warden of Newbern, Tenn. surprises his children by coming home for the holidays. Sgt. Warden has been deployed in Afghanistan and has not seen his wife or children since April. His daughter Haley said the one thing she wanted for Christmas was for her daddy to come home.
Newbern Rotary's 22nd annual Chrsitmas Parade
Scenes from Newbern Rotary's 22nd annual Christmas Parade from Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012.
The 62nd annual Downtown Dyersburg Christmas Parade
Scenes from the 62nd annual Downtown Dyersburg Christmas Parade from Monday, Nov. 26, 2012

Trojans take a bite out of Bulldogs to extend season

Stover strikes out 12 to lift DC past Houston 1-0

Two teams making dreams come true

Trojans overcome early miscues to defeat Bobcats

Choctaws rally late to edge Panthers in extra innings

Trojans take a bite out of Bulldogs to extend season

Despite falling in the region championship to Crockett County on Wednesday, the Trojan baseball team earned a berth in a substate contest against Memphis Fairley with the runner-up finish. Facing Fairley with a trip to the... >>
Stover strikes out 12 to lift DC past Houston 1-0

Facing a tough trip to Memphis to play Houston after falling in the Region 7 title game, Dyer County's season hinged on the outcome of the contest against the Mustangs. Choctaw head coach Preston Ozment had a decision to... >>
Two teams making dreams come true

Two teams heading to the state tournament from the same county. One in 3A and the other in 2A. While there will be no chance of a head-to-head competition between Dyersburg and Dyer County, having both advance to the big... >>
Trojans overcome early miscues to defeat Bobcats

Entering Monday's Region 7AA semifinal against visiting McNairy Central, Dyersburg hadn't allowed a run in four previous contests and had won seven straight games. The Bobcats, with two first-inning runs, broke one streak in... >>
Choctaws rally late to edge Panthers in extra innings

In the district championship game last Thursday, Dyer County's Cody Purvis helped lift the Choctaws to the title with his pitching heroics. On Monday night in the region 7AAA semifinal held in Newbern, Purvis came through at... >>
Dyer County's Mosley inks with Martin Methodist

After a stellar career at Dyer County, one that ended in the state championship game his senior season, LaMarcus Mosley could have easily hung up his basketball shoes and begun the next chapter of his life in college without... >>
Choctaws, Trojans a step closer to the big dance

It's been said before, but the last week was one where a couple of local squads were the windshield, while others were simply the bug. Today the focus will be on those still alive. By far the busiest week of the spring so... >>
Youth Villages set for 10th annual golf tourney

Over the last nine years, the Youth Villages Golf FORE Kids tournament has raised over $50,000 for underprivileged children. One of the more popular tournaments over the last decade, the 10th annual event will return to the... >>
DMS tennis teams dominate at tourney

On Monday, May 6 the West Tennessee Middle School Tennis Tournament was held at the Dyersburg Activity Center. Dyersburg Middle School dominated both the boys and girls divisions by bringing home the first-place trophies in... >>
Choctaws power past Hardin County to win second straight District 13AAA tourney title

As the lone team standing without a loss at the District 13AAA tournament, all Dyer County had to do was win either the first or the second game if needed to lay claim to its second straight tourney title. After already... >>
Trojans end remarkable 4-game run with 11-0 win over Cavaliers to capture title

At the conclusion of the regular season, one in which Dyersburg earned a No.1 seed in the District 13AA Baseball Tournament, head coach Tom Mathis boldly stated that he expected his squad to be one of two teams still... >>
Lady Trojans fail to reach title game, end season with heartbreaking 2-0 loss against Covington

Over the course of the softball season, Dyersburg won a load of games and appeared poised to soar in the District 13AA tournament being held at DHS. Lady Trojan coach Steve Wilder's chief concern entering the tourney was the... >>
Lady Choctaws end season with loss to Munford

JACKSON -- Facing Munford with its season on the line in the semifinal game of the district tournament, Dyer County had a chance to capture the momentum as well as take a 1-0 lead in the top of the third inning with a runner... >>
Lady Trojans hand out the suitcase

There's an old axiom and saying in fast-pitch softball when a good team falls into the loser's bracket. To the point, it is simply time to start handing out the suitcase awards, as in sending the next opponent to the house.... >>
Milan's Estrada too much for Lady Trojans

Milan proved on Monday that while beating the same team twice in one season is one thing, doing it three times is another. While Dyersburg was able to rally to get past Crockett County in the opening round of the District... >>
Choctaws rout Indians in opener

Facing North Side in the opening round of the District 13AAA baseball tournament, Dyer County's Trysten Barlow fared well at both the plate and the mound as the Choctaws rolled to a convincing 15-3 victory on Sunday... >>
Trojans win 3 straight with 3 shutouts to reach District 13AA title game

If the first three games of the District 13AA tournament are any indication, things are certainly looking up for the Trojan baseball team. Dyersburg began the tourney with a 9-0 win over Westview followed by a 7-0 win over... >>
DHS Basketball Banquet Award Winners

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Trojans end regular season with 7-0 shutout

Special to the State Gazette The Dyersburg Trojan soccer team finished out the regular season schedule with a 7-0 win over the Ripley Tigers. Blake Streeter put the Trojans into to the lead just four minutes into the... >>
Catcher's return should be a boost for Lady Trojans

After a couple of months going through the trials the regular season provides, the time has come for business to pick up somewhat for those participating in spring sports. At Dyersburg, having the softball team playing well... >>
Trojans open play with shutout over Chargers, 9-0

District 13AA Baseball Tournament

After ending the regular season with a 12-2 win over Westview, the Trojan baseball team figured to have an easy time while hosting the Chargers on Thursday at DHS in the opening round of the District 13AA tournament.... >>
Dyersburg survives scare, rallies to win opener

District 13AA Softball Tournament

Dyersburg head coach Steve Wilder knew his Lady Trojan squad would be tested during the District 13AA softball tournament, but he never figured such a severe test would come in the opening game. The No.1-seeded Lady Trojans... >>
Freshman leads Lady Trojans to win on Senior Night

One night after suffering a tough loss on the road 5-4 against Covington, the Lady Trojan softball team returned to friendly territory on Tuesday to host Ripley as well as honor the six senior members of the team. During a... >>
Jack Mathis hits inside-the-park home run; Dyersburg ends regular season with 12-2 win

Facing Westview in the final game of the regular season, Dyersburg honored its six senior members on the squad before throttling past the Chargers 12-2 in a game highlighted by a first-inning grand slam from junior Will... >>
Glover receives TIAAA Distinguished Service Award

Prior to retiring in 2010, Terry Glover dedicated more than 40 years of his life to the Dyersburg City School system. On Monday, April 22 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Murfreesboro, the Tennessee Interscholastic Athletic... >>

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Afghan pilots learn air assault tactics from 101st
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Tenn. Powerball ticket worth $1 million
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Planners looking at convention center growth
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Leaders of Nashville's convention center already are mapping out a possible future expansion of a center that spans six downtown blocks and sits on 19 acres....
Loan program for soldiers extended
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A program to help soldiers get loans to purchase homes has gotten a permanent extension....