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Dyersburg finishes runner-up with 3-1 loss to Cavaliers
(High School Sports ~ 05/09/14)
As the District 13A-AA soccer tournament progressed, the games began to get tougher and tougher for Dyersburg. After opening the tourney with a 5-2 win over Obion County, the Trojans battled host South Gibson to a 1-1 deadlock in regulation before securing a double overtime, sudden death 2-1 victory...
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Lady Choctaws fall to Munford 4-2 in title game
(High School Sports ~ 05/09/14)
MUNFORD -- As the No.4-seed at the District 13AAA softball tournament, the Lady Choctaws faced an uphill climb to get win the championship. They almost made it to the top. After defeating No.1-seed Brighton 6-4 to open the tourney, Dyer County faced a setback in the second round and suffered a 5-1 loss at the hands of Munford. One day later, with their season on line, the Lady Choctaws bounced back with a hard fought, 8-inning win over Hardin County, 3-1...
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Obituaries for May 9, 2014
(Obituary ~ 05/09/14)
Omega F. Vickers, 90, of Dyersburg, TN died on Wednesday at The Bridge of Ridgely Nursing Home in Ridgely, TN. Mrs. Vickers was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Dyersburg. She was born in Knoxville, TN on April 23, 1924 to the late Earl and Irene Fielden...
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Pottery makers meeting Monday
(Local News ~ 05/09/14)
West Tennessee residents like Patty Hampton, pictured here at the potters wheel, who are interested in creating pottery are invited to an organizational meeting on Monday, May 12. Potters of all experience levels are invited to the meeting, which will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Security Bank's main branch, located at 120 N. Mill Ave., in Dyersburg. Those attending are encouraged to bring an example of their pottery. Those with questions may email sarakhayes@yahoo.com.
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Union University to host Greenlee Scholarship benefit Saturday
(Local News ~ 05/09/14)
A benefit concert for the Olivia Greenlee Memorial Scholarship will be held in the sanctuary of West Jackson Baptist Church from 7:30-9 p.m. on Saturday, May 10. The church is located at 580 Oil Well Road, in Jackson. "We Remember" is a benefit concert to support the Olivia Greenlee Memorial Scholarship fund...
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Stamp Out Hunger slated for Saturday
(Local News ~ 05/09/14)
Local residents are invited to Stamp Out Hunger this Saturday with a tradition local letter carriers have been taking part in for over 15 years. Mail carriers on city and rural routes throughout Dyer County will join together for the 22nd annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive, conducted through the National Association of Letter Carriers. This year's event will take place on Saturday, May 10...
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County budget committee hears more proposals
(Local News ~ 05/09/14)
The Dyer County Budget Committee wrapped up a week of budget meetings Thursday by hearing budgets from county officials and department heads for the upcoming 2014-2015 fiscal year. Dyer County Office on Aging Director Ike Peel first presented a $236,817 proposal for his department, which showed an increase from last year...
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County planners discuss solar energy structures
(Local News ~ 05/09/14)
Members of the Dyer County Planning Commission say they need more information on a proposed solar energy structures in FAR districts. The planning commission met in regular session Thursday to hear details about allowing solar energy structures. The proposed structures would be located on a 183-acre vacant property owned by Larry Bennett. The property is located on Craig Road in rural Dyer County...
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Driver loses control, crashes into carport and vehicle
(Local News ~ 05/09/14)
A motor vehicle accident in the 1200 block of Lake Road on Thursday damaged two vehicles, a carport, and sent one man to the hospital. According to Dyersburg Police Capt. Mark Moody, 64-year-old William Phillips of Dyer County was driving a maroon 2008 Suzuki SUV southbound on Lake Road around 9:10 a.m. ...
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DPD sergeant placed on administrative leave after DUI arrest
(Local News ~ 05/09/14)
For the second time this year, a Dyersburg policeman has been arrested by the Tennessee Highway Patrol for DUI. According to Dyersburg Police Capt. Mark Moody, DPD Sgt. Shane Anderson, 44, was arrested for DUI by a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper around midnight on Wednesday evening. The arrest reportedly took place in Newbern, Tenn. in Dyer County. Anderson was processed into the Dyer County Jail and was released around 4 a.m. on Thursday on bond...
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Hubbs follows his heart, decides future is bright at Tennessee
(High School Sports ~ 05/09/14)
After his high school graduation and the move to Knoxville, things didn't really go so well for Robert Hubbs III during his first year at the University of Tennessee, but none of it was his fault. First, a nagging shoulder injury never properly healed and forced the former Dyer County standout to miss the majority of his freshman season after surgery, one where he only played in 12 games...
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