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Dyer County's Spence inks with Dyersburg State
(High School Sports ~ 04/19/14)
Though not a regular member of the starting five, Dyer County's Chelsie Spence played a significant role in the success of the Lady Choctaw basketball team during her high school career. On Thursday morning at DCHS, Spence was rewarded for her hard work and dedication when she signed a letter of intent to continue her playing career as well as education at Dyersburg State...
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Jones tosses shutout, Lady Trojans roll past district rival Crockett County
(High School Sports ~ 04/19/14)
Any time Dyersburg's Paige Jones is in the circle, the Lady Trojans stand a solid chance of earning a victory if the offense produces a couple of runs to support Jones' effort. On Thursday, the offense provided more than a couple of runs. Despite not playing in a week due to poor weather conditions, the Lady Trojan offense showed no ill effects from the layoff against the district foe Crockett County. ...
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Local artist brings spring to library art wall
(Local News ~ 04/19/14)
Spring has arrived on the art wall at McIver's Grant Public Library. Artist Paula Prather Woody's collection of oil paintings, watercolors and mixed watermedia reveals the artist's love of nature and the beauty of God's creation. The collection brings springtime blossoms into the heart of the library in a collection she describes as nature impressions...
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'Acoustic Ninja' Trace Bundy to visit Dyersburg for upcoming concert
(Local News ~ 04/19/14)
Area residents will have the opportunity to enjoy a performance by "The Acoustic Ninja" in an upcoming concert sponsored by the Dyersburg-Dyer County Arts Council. Guitarist Trace Bundy will perform in the First Citizens National Bank Auditorium in the Campus Activities Building at Dyersburg State Community College at 7:30 p.m., on Saturday, April 26...
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DHS Hall of Honor: John Wilson Hart
(Local News ~ 04/19/14)
Retirement often signals a time in our life when we will enjoy ourselves, possibly travel, take up a new hobby or spend time with family. For John Wilson Hart, retirement marked a time where he decided to commit himself to serving others and "exemplifying Christ-like love for the people of this community." A 1942 graduate of Dyersburg High School, the community he has given so much to, will now honor him as he is enshrined in this year's DHS Hall of Honor...
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Annual Easter Egg Hunt leaves children 'eggstatic'
(Local News ~ 04/19/14)
Kids lined the Dyer County Courthouse with nervous anticipation on Saturday afternoon. They could not wait for the courthouse clock to strike 1 p.m. and begin singing its top-of-the-hour chimes, signaling the official start of the Annual Main Street Easter Egg Hunt and releasing hundreds of kids to scour the courthouse lawn for eggs and potential grand prizes...
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Mission accomplished: Soldier surprises son after arriving home
(Local News ~ 04/19/14)
A Newbern soldier has been waiting for nearly seven and half months to be back home with his family and hold his young son in his arms and tell him he loves him. On Friday, after returning from his deployment in Afghanistan, Petty Officer Chris Harrell got to surprise his son in front of family and friends and again hold him in his arms...
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