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United Way of Dyer County sets 2011-12 campaign goal
(Local News ~ 09/14/11)
For 70 years, the United Way of West Tennessee has been changing lives. For the past 20 years, Dyer County has been a significant participant in the United Way program, both raising funds and distributing them back to Dyer County residents who are in need through organizations and programs available in the community...
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Sanderson joins small-business task force
(Local News ~ 09/14/11)
Rep. Bill Sanderson (R-Kenton) has been asked to serve on the House Small Business and Economic Development Task Force. Majority Leader Gerald McCormick (R-Chattanooga) asked Sanderson and nine other representatives to serve on the committee. The task force's goals include identifying regulations that impede business development and creating strategies to foster private sector job growth...
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Fifth Consolidated nearing completion
(Local News ~ 09/14/11)
Fifth Consolidated Elementary's new campus construction is progressing swiftly and kids could be attending classes before you know it. Dyer County School Superintendent Dr. Dwight Hedge gave the State Gazette a tour of the new campus, which includes a multi-purpose room, a cafeteria and library built for 900 students and classroom space for 600 students. The new facility is built to accommodate for future classroom expansion if needed...
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DHS student named National Merit semifinalist
(Local News ~ 09/14/11)
Dyersburg High School was recently notified that a member of its senior class has been recognized by the prestigious National Merit Scholarship Program. Sean Stapleton, son of Greg and Jenny Stapleton of Dyersburg, has been named a 2011 National Merit semifinalist...
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Former rivals now teammates at Bethel University
(High School Sports ~ 09/14/11)
After graduating from high school, former prep standouts Levi Estes and Craig Whitt probably thought they wouldn't see much of each other as they continued their respective careers on the gridiron. Funny how football has a way of bringing people together, even if they were rivals on the prep level. The duo that used to wear different colored jerseys on game day now share a locker room at Bethel University in McKenzie...
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Trojans come up short in upset bid against Union City
(High School Sports ~ 09/14/11)
On Tuesday night at DMS, the Trojan football team hosted Union City looking to build on the momentum of a 28-0 win a week ago over Humboldt. Unfortunately for Dyersburg, Union City played well -- very well. The end result, despite a strong second half for Dyersburg, was a 38-18 win for the Tornadoes...
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Dyersburg makes quick work of Covington
(High School Sports ~ 09/14/11)
Entering Tuesday's home date against visiting Covington, the Lady Trojan volleyball team was expecting a tough test against the Lady Chargers in the district contest. Sometimes expectations can be a bit overrated. Behind a solid performance by the entire squad, Dyersburg wasted little time showing its dominance. Winning in three sets by scores of 25-9, 25-11 and 25-12, the Lady Trojans remained unbeaten (4-0) in district play and improved to 17-5 overall...
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Obituaries for September 14, 2011
(Obituary ~ 09/14/11)
Glenda Kaye Tilley Mann, 47, of Dyersburg, died Monday, Sept. 12, 2011 at The Bridge in Ridgely. She was a CNA at Oakwood Manor. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Rehoboth Cemetery with the Rev. Perry Grills officiating. The family will receive visitors today from 5-8 p.m. at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home...
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