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Attempted armed robbery in Okeena Park, juvenile escapes and calls police (3/13/24)
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Lyte Circle tire hoard stirs conflict during County Legislative Body meeting; commissioners OK motion opposing school voucher program (3/12/24)The Dyer County Legislative Body convened Monday, March 11, at the Dyer County Courthouse to discuss school vouchers and a tire hoard on Lyte Circle, among other matters.
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DCHS student Hayden Warren recognized as the University of Tennessee-Knoxville Distinguished Tennessean (3/15/24)Dyer County High School senior classman Hayden Warren has been recognized as the University of Tennessee-Knoxville Distinguished Tennessean. The program recognizes students with exceptional academic performance and demonstrated engagement in their community.
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Former Dyer County graduate Seth Baker shares experiences at Yale (3/13/24)
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Legislators questioned about the “Freedom of Education Bill”/private school vouchers (3/15/24)lthough various issues were discussed at the regular Legislative Coffee, held at the Dyersburg/Dyer County Chamber of Commerce, the central topic was the “Education Freedom Act” bill coming up before the State of Tennessee General Assembly. The bill would allow for students who attend private schools to receive scholarships of up to $7,500 of state funds.
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DCHS Seniors recognized for raising ACT scores (3/18/24)
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Captain Billy Williams retires after 38-1/2 years at Dyersburg Police Department (3/13/24)
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United Way of West Tennessee hosts 11th Annual First Ladies’ Luncheon (3/16/24)Special to the State Gazette Jackson, Tenn. (Feb. 7, 2024) – United Way of West Tennessee will host the eleventh annual First Ladies’ Luncheon, its largest fundraising events, at the Jackson Fairgrounds on April 18 from 12-1pm. The organization will also host “An Evening Preview” at the same location the night before the luncheon from 5-7pm...
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Lazure shares the story behind the viral landscaping congratulation sensation (3/13/24)The Lady Trojan basketball team has had plenty of recognition around all forms of media after winning the TSSAA Class AAA State Championship on Saturday night in Murfreesboro. Dyersburg fan and local farmer John Lazure went a little extra to make sure even those in the air knew it was a great day to be a Trojan and that the Dyersburg girls were state champions in a very unique but big way.
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Teacher Feature (3/15/24)Carrie Council- Holice Powell Elementary School Ms. Carrie Council is a Pre-K Teacher at Holice Powell Elementary School. She has been an educator for 25 Years. "One of my favorite quotes is, 'Students don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.' I have found this to be true,” said Council. “As a teacher, I first have to love my students, then I can begin the task of teaching."...
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Congressman Kustoff secures $10 Million for construction of the I-69 Troy Bypass (3/11/24)3Special to the State Gazette WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) secured $10,000,000 for the Tennessee Department of Transportation to complete the widening of two sections of I-69, also known as the Troy Bypass. Once completed, the Troy Bypass will allow for the future connection of I-69 to Kentucky in the north, and I-155 in Dyersburg, Tennessee to the south...
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Captain Billy Williams retires after 38-1/2 years at Dyersburg Police Department (3/13/24)2
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Lyte Circle tire hoard stirs conflict during County Legislative Body meeting; commissioners OK motion opposing school voucher program (3/12/24)2The Dyer County Legislative Body convened Monday, March 11, at the Dyer County Courthouse to discuss school vouchers and a tire hoard on Lyte Circle, among other matters.
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Attempted armed robbery in Okeena Park, juvenile escapes and calls police (3/13/24)2
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How repression, hope, my friend Vaidas, and I helped bring down the Berlin Wall (3/11/24)1When President Ronald Reagan stood at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin and said, “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall,” the Berlin Wall was already destined for a fall. Totalitarian dictators had ruined the economies and spirits of East Europeans. The people had taken all they could. Unrest spread across the countries behind what Churchill called “the Iron Curtain.” By 1989, Russia was happy to loosen its hold.
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Hinson era begins with dominant win over FACS (3/13/24)1Coming off a state tournament appearance last season and with a Dyer County alum now the head coach, the Choctaw baseball team got their 2024 season off to a big start on Tuesday with a 14-1 win over FACS in Bartlett. The win marks the first high school victory for Derek Hinson as a head coach...
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Tennessee tenants call on state legislators to join requests for new renter protections at state and federal levels (3/18/24)1Special to the State Gazette Nashville, TN - Renters from rural towns and cities across Tennessee will converge on Nashville on February 20th to meet with state legislators and demand immediate action to address the state’s housing crisis. They will join a broad coalition of advocates for affordable housing and solutions to homelessness as part of the 2nd Day on the Hill for Housing and Homelessness. ...