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Grand jury indicts several for violent attacks
(Local News ~ 12/21/08)
A list of indictments released Monday details several acts of violence, including a robbery in which a 71-year-old man was left for dead in his home. At least seven more indictments charged persons with aggravated assault. A Dyer County grand jury handed down 57 indictments on Dec. 8. Of those, 23 were to remain sealed until those indicted had been arraigned...
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Dyer County Fair donates all the proceeds from its Sorghum Valley Christmas
(Local News ~ 12/21/08)
Last week, the Dyer County Fair Board showed what it was capable of doing when it makes up its mind to do something, and the result was A Sorghum Valley Christmas. The unique experience provided guests with the opportunity to mingle with old and new friends and enjoy the magic of a Christmas village...
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Choctaws showing signs of becoming the best
(High School Sports ~ 12/21/08)
After suffering through a couple of days of cancellations due to inclement weather, the local high school basketball squads returned to action late in the week. Though there weren't any real surprises in the outcomes, there was plenty to talk about when the contests were over, at least in one game anyway...
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Youthful Lady Trojans no match for seasoned Lady Charger squad
(High School Sports ~ 12/21/08)
The Dyersburg Lady Trojans, 4-5 (0-2), have had an up-and-down season thus far in 2008. The Lady Trojan youth has helped at times and has hurt Dyersburg at times, but the only way to adjust to the game speed of high school basketball is to get as much experience as possible before the district tournament arrives in February...
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Last-second shot lifts Chargers past Trojans
(High School Sports ~ 12/21/08)
The Dyersburg Trojans returned to action Friday night when they hosted the Chargers from Westview in their second district matchup of the season. Despite great effort on both ends of the floor by the Trojans, Westview won the contest on a buzzer-beater that stunned the Dyersburg crowd...
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