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Two arrested after Friday crash on Hwy. 412

Two people from Jackson, Tenn. were arrested Friday evening after their car hit two law enforcement vehicles working a wreck in Dyer County. The incident occurred on Friday, around 7:20 p.m., at the Forked Deer River bridge... >>
Schools closed Monday

Schools throughout Dyer County will close Monday, Dec. 9 due to concerns of ice on the roads from the winter storms this past weekend. Dyer County Schools, Dyersburg City Schools and Christ Classical Academy have all... >>
No primaries for local offices in 2014 elections

Petitions for August elections available Jan. 3

The Dyer County Election Commission has announced there will not be any primaries held for local offices in next year's elections. Dyer County Election Administrator Anita Fowlkes stated both the Dyer County Republican and... >>
Library art wall features artists from DPS

The Art Wall at McIver's Grant Public Library will feature the talents of Dyersburg Primary School students throughout the holiday season. And while cotton ball snow scenes and handprint reindeers would have been a cute... >>
Santa Paws to be held on Saturday

Santa Paws will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Pet Stop, located at 470 Mall Blvd. Santa will be there for photos with children and pets. Photos are only $8.00. While you are at The Pet Stop,... >>
Crews work on icy roads

Dyer County under new winter storm advisory

Dyer County residents are breathing a sigh of relief on Saturday morning as the expected ice storm was not as drastic as initially forecasted. Dyersburg became a ghost town on Friday as schools, banks and most businesses... >>

At the Shelter (12/05/13)
Friends, don't forget that Santa Paws will be Saturday, Dec. 14, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Pet Stop, located at Mall...

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Newbern Rotary's 23rd annual Christmas Parade

Despite cold temperatures and the threat of inclement weather, Newbern Rotary's 23rd annual Christmas Parade was filled with smiling faces and plenty of holiday cheer. Although the parade was smaller than in years past, the participants showed...

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DSCC Workforce Development Grant Announcement
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam announced on Tuesday a $589,000 workforce development grant for Dyersburg State Community College to help meet the advanced manufacturing needs of the area. An array of state and local political figures, business people, educators, and students joined Haslam in the Learning Resource Center at Dyersburg State Community College for the announcement. This $589,022 grant will help the college establish two advanced manufacturing labs -- in Dyersburg and Tipton County -- and move forward with its proposed Associate of Applied Science degree in Advanced Manufacturing. The program will have industry-recognized certificates embedded in the curriculum including: the certified production technician and four mechatronics certificates.
Cry Out America payer event in Dyersburg, Tenn.
On Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, a Cry Out America prayer event was held on the Dyer County Courthouse lawn. Wednesday's service was a remembrance of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and part of a nationwide prayer event hosted by the Awakening America Alliance. Local elected officials, area ministers,and Cry Out America team leaders took part in the event that focused prayer for the spiritual condition of the community and the nation.
Dyersburg Police searching for theft suspects
Dyersburg Police are searching for this couple who reportedly shoplifted a number of items from the recently opened Cracker Barrel in Dyersburg. The theft occurred on Sunday, May 19, around 1 p.m. when a white male in female entered the gift shop portion of the restaurant, which is located just off Highway 78 in Dyersburg. The female reportedly stuck numerous items inside her purse while the male kept watch. After the two left the store, surveillance video showed the female steal a backpack from inside a Jeep in the parking lot. She then got into a dark color car, possibly a Volvo, driven by the male and the two drove off. The couple is described as a white male and female, mid-30s to early-40s in age, dark hair. The male had a goatee and wore a ball cap, while the woman had on shorts and a tank top on the day of the incident. If you recognize either of these two please contact Dyersburg Police at 731-285-1212 or Crime Stoppers of Dyer County at 731-285-TIPS.
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.

Choctaw trio selected for All-Star game

Trojans struggle against Brighton, fall 70-55

Dyer County's McCord reaches 500-win milestone

DC squads stay busy during holiday break

Lady Trojans edge FCA to remain undefeated

Choctaw trio selected for All-Star game

When the Choctaw season ended with a first-round loss in the state playoffs, Dyer County seniors Tucker Cozort, Matthew Pease and Adam Shell had good reason to believe their high school football careers were complete. As it... >>
Trojans struggle against Brighton, fall 70-55

After edging Brighton two weeks ago on the road, the Trojan basketball team had to have felt pretty good about their chances for a season sweep when hosting the winless Cardinals on Tuesday at DHS. As it turned out, Brighton... >>
Dyer County's McCord reaches 500-win milestone

Since arriving at Dyer County High School in 2006, head basketball coach Derek McCord has revived the Choctaw basketball program by leaps and bounds. McCord entered the scene on the heels of the program suffering through... >>
DC squads stay busy during holiday break

The Dyer County basketball squads participated in the Martin Thanksgiving Shootout over the holiday weekend, and both came away with positive results though one winning streak did come to an end. The Lady Choctaws, entering... >>
Lady Trojans edge FCA to remain undefeated

MUNFORD -- Facing Memphis-based FCA in the first game of the Munford Thanksgiving Classic, Dyersburg looked to play well after a six-day layoff and extend its winning streak to five games. One out of two will have to do.... >>
We'll watch the state title games, but being there would be better

Now that we've all hopefully enjoyed a very happy Thanksgiving and spent time with family, not to mention survived Black Friday, it seems only natural to get back to a little news concerning the sports world. Some things in... >>
Swift, daughter of TSU Hall of Famer, signs with Trevecca

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Trevecca women's basketball coach Gary Van Atta announced the signing of Chari Swift to his 2013-14 recruiting class today. Swift is the daughter of Tennessee State University Hall of Fame basketball... >>
Dyersburg's Clifft named to all-state soccer team

In a season that included 2013 District 13A-AA Offensive Player of the Year and All-Tournament Team awards, the hardware continued coming to DHS Lady Trojan soccer forward Rachel Clifft Tuesday night. At the end of the year... >>
Dyersburg's Bennett inks with Union University

On Tuesday afternoon at Dyersburg High School, senior Emily Bennett took advantage of the early signing period and signed a national letter of intent to continue her softball career at Union University in Jackson. A talented... >>
DC duo make college choices official

After verbally committing concerning their college choices months ago, all that was left for Dyer County senior baseball players Tyler Brown and Paxton Stover to make it official was signing on the dotted line. On Wednesday,... >>
Bears prevent 'Trojan Train' from reaching its final destination

MEMPHIS -- As one of eight teams still playing in 4A, Dyersburg and its high-powered offense traveled to face Trezevant on Friday looking to extend a 10-game winning streak and advance to the semifinal round of the TSSAA... >>
A special season for a special team comes to an end

As the final seconds ticked from the clock and it became clear the Trojan football team would end the season for the second straight year with a loss to Trezevant, the feeling of the agony of defeat was like a dark cloud... >>
Dyer County squads sweep Westwood to remain undefeated

Through three games both Dyer County squads had rolled over opponents and basically remained untested entering Friday's home games against visiting Westwood. After both contests ended, the Lady Choctaws as well as the... >>
Trojans blast Indians, coast to 37-14 second-round win

When it comes to the state playoffs in high school football, wins aren't supposed to come so easy. If so, someone forgot to tell the Dyersburg football team how tough things are supposed to be at this point of the season.... >>
Dyersburg playing its best when it matters most

Walking into J.C. Sawyers stadium Friday the atmosphere was electric, just as it should have been. Though the start of the second-round playoff game between Dyersburg and North Side was a good 30 minutes away from kickoff,... >>
DC squads sweep Hall of Champions games over St. Benedict

The Dyer County basketball teams continued their fine play on Friday when hosting St. Benedict. The Lady Choctaws easily ran past the visitors in the first game 74-33, while the Choctaws found the same result in the... >>
'Trojan Train' roars past Cavaliers 28-7

Dyersburg scores 28 straight points to advance to second round

The second meeting between Dyersburg and Crockett County in the opening round of the state playoffs on Friday at DHS strongly resembled the one played earlier in the season, and the result was the same too. The Trojans,... >>
Choctaws end season with loss to Roadrunners

Through a season riddled with injuries, Dyer County High School managed to complete the 2013 regular season with a 6-4 record. A 6-point loss to Brighton in Week 10 stood between Dyer County and a co-district 13-AAA... >>
Big-time players make big- time plays

Standing on the sideline at J.C. Sawyers stadium prior to the start of the first-round playoff game on Friday, the thoughts of how the game would play out continued to race through my mind. Covering high school football is a... >>

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