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Obituaries for Sept. 11, 2008
(Obituary ~ 09/12/08)
James T. Allen, 73, of Kenton, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was a steel mill employee and a U.S. Army veteran. Graveside services will be at noon Friday in Poplar Grove Cemetery of Newbern with the Rev. Perry Grills officiating...
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Local stores adopt pre-pay gas policy
(Local News ~ 09/12/08)
All of us are feeling the pinch at the pump, and it doesn't look like there's any relief in the near future. However, a few people have come up with their own solution to the problem, simply by driving off without paying. In gas-station lingo, this is called a "drive-off."...
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In remembrance of Patriot Day
(Local News ~ 09/12/08)
All federal buildings received orders this week that their flags would be flown at half-staff on Sept. 11, in observance of Patriot Day. "We received an e-mail informing us that all postal facilities will lower the flag to half-staff on Thursday, Sept. 11," said Dyersburg Postmaster Moya Clark...
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State Gazette continues annual Coats for Kids drive
(Local News ~ 09/12/08)
Because of the increasing need for coats of all sizes, the State Gazette will once again conduct its Coats for Kids drive. "Over the last several years, the need has grown for infants and toddlers, as well as for coats in large or extra-large sizes," said Publisher Shelia Rouse. "We supplied coats to over 150 children last year with the generosity of Tim Castellaw of Castellaw Ford and many other caring individuals from our community...
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County planners OK resolutions for historic monuments, billboards in FAR zones
(Local News ~ 09/12/08)
The Dyer County Regional Planning Commission passed resolutions Thursday allowing historic monuments and advertising signs in forestry, agriculture and recreation zones. The resolutions also must be approved by the Dyer County Commission before becoming part of the county's zoning regulations...
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Lady Trojans roll past Lady Choctaws with shutout victory
(High School Sports ~ 09/12/08)
The Dyer County, Dyersburg rivalry continued Thursday as the Lady Trojans and the Lady Choctaws met on the soccer field in Newbern for a district matchup. Dyersburg started the season 0-2, but the Lady Trojans offense has been simply amazing over their last few games and continued to shine with an 8-0 win over Dyer County on Thursday, pushing their district record to a perfect 3-0 on the season...
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Freshman QB expected to lead Choctaws against McNairy
(High School Sports ~ 09/12/08)
During last season's superb run on the gridiron, the DCHS football team lost one game during the regular season, falling to McNairy Central on the road, 38-7. The blemish didn't have an effect on the rest of year as the Choctaws went on to win the Region 7-3A title, finishing the season with an overall 10-2 record. The blemish is one head coach Adam Renshaw hasn't forgotten to this day, and one he hopes his team can avenge tonight at the squad's home opener in Newbern...
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Trojans look to get back on track against visiting Indians
(High School Sports ~ 09/12/08)
One week after dropping its region opener with a 6-3 loss to Haywood County, the DHS football team returns to the field tonight at 7:30 against Jackson North Side. During last week's loss to the Tomcats, a sputtering offensive effort along with several key turnovers proved to be more than enough for the Trojans to overcome...
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Dyersburg golf teams end regular season with win, loss
(High School Sports ~ 09/12/08)
On Thursday afternoon at The Farms both the Trojan and Lady Trojan golf teams wrapped up their respective regular seasons by hosting Milan. The two squads ended the season with different results however, as the boys squad bested the Bulldogs, 157-161, while their Lady Trojan teammates fell to Milan, 84-86...
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