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Tough tasks await ladies in region title games
(High School Sports ~ 02/26/14)
When the region semifinal games played by both Dyer County and Dyersburg on Monday were complete, the respective squads moved one step closer to fulfilling dreams of reaching the state tournament as well as capturing region titles. Later today, the Lady Choctaws and Lady Trojans will face their toughest tasks of the season to date. Make no mistake about it, neither will win easily and both games are shaping up to be gut-wrenching contests from the opening tip...
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Choctaws outrun Wildcats in fast and furious semifinal battle
(High School Sports ~ 02/26/14)
ARLINGTON -- After graduating six seniors off of last season's state tournament runner-up team, four of which were starters, some believed this season was supposed to be somewhat of a reloading campaign at Dyer County. If so, evidently the returning members of the Choctaw squad didn't get the memo...
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Obituaries for February 26, 2014
(Obituary ~ 02/26/14)
Darles Marie Jenkins, 79, of Dyersburg died Sunday, February 23, 2014 at her residence. She was retired from GTE Sylvania. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Thursday, February 27, 2014 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Reverend Ronnie Turner officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery...
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Library showcasing Bruce High School display
(Local News ~ 02/26/14)
McIver's Grant Public Library is saluting Black History Month with an exhibit that has been a joint project in the local community. A display featuring Bruce High School located in the library's main entrance is credited to the hard work of both Larry Williams and Danny Walden. Williams, pictured here, contributed photos from Bruce High School, with Dyer County Historical Society member Danny Walden providing the high school composites also on display.
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Annual Festival of Songs this Sunday at First Baptist Church
(Local News ~ 02/26/14)
Can a song help ease a child's hunger? How does a melody provide clothing or school supplies for youngsters in need? This Sunday, many area residents will find out what officials at the New Life Union Mission have already learned -- it is possible for songs of praise to raise funds as well as the spirit...
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Saturday event to benefit 12-year-old cancer patient
(Local News ~ 02/26/14)
A benefit for 12-year-old cancer patient Braxton Farrow sponsored by Miston Baptist Church has been moved to the Bogota Community Center due to an enormous response from area residents. The event will take place on Saturday, March 1. Activities include a spaghetti supper, an auction and a gospel singing featuring the Mistonaires Quartet...
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Salter's Chapel offer health marketplace help
(Local News ~ 02/26/14)
Members of Salter's Chapel AME Church are reaching into the community to help residents navigate the health insurance marketplace. The Rev. George Turks and Robert C. Morgan-Wilde, members of the Salter's Chapel ministerial staff, were at the church on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 20 and 21 to help local residents find insurance coverage through the health insurance marketplace...
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Man in critical condition after Monday accident
(Local News ~ 02/26/14)
A motor vehicle accident sent a man to the Med on Monday evening after he was struck by passenger car. According to Dyersburg Police Capt. Mark Moody, around 9:54 p.m. on Monday, a 47-year-old Hispanic male was walking when he was struck by a passenger car on Highway 51 Bypass. The accident occurred just west of the Lake Road intersection near the All-In-One convenience store...
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