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Obituaries for September 30, 2014
(Obituary ~ 09/30/14)
Kenneth Allen Baucom, 58, of Ridgely, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was a retired machine operator for Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. He owned and operated his own mechanic shop and was an avid racecar owner and driver...
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Choctaws shut out Golden Tide
(High School Sports ~ 09/30/14)
The Dyer County Choctaw soccer team pulled off a huge win Monday night, shutting out the Golden Tide of Trenton 1-0. Coach Sylvia Jones was more than happy with the victory, especially since the team scored one goal and still came away the victor. "It's a win," said the proud coach Jones, "when that other team is playing as hard as they played tonight. They wanted to win too. They played really hard, and we played really hard. Fundamentally, I think we're sound now."...
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Dyersburg improves to 4-0 in district play
(High School Sports ~ 09/30/14)
After another dominating performance on the court, the Dyersburg Trojan volleyball team is now 27-5 on the season, and more importantly 4-0 in district play. The Trojans won in straight sets, 25-12, 25-20, and 25-7. Dyersburg met up with Brighton earlier in the season and defeated them, so they seemed prepared for the second coming of the Cardinals...
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Rockabilly pianist highlights Discovery Park celebration
(Local News ~ 09/30/14)
Jason D. Williams will perform a lively concert at Discovery Park of America on Saturday, Oct. 18 beginning at 7 p.m., with gates opening at 5:30. October marks the end of Discovery Park's first year, and the 18th has been reserved for a grand celebration at the park, beginning with a barbecue dinner, highlighted by the Jason D. ...
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Library offers career course next week
(Local News ~ 09/30/14)
McIver's Grant Public Library is offering the free Career Transition Course 101 in October. All classes are free, and pre-registration at the front desk in the library is required. Keyboarding skills are needed, and all five sessions must be completed...
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Life Choices/Right Choices' 'LIFE Maze' is returning Oct. 21-24
(Local News ~ 09/30/14)
The 'LIFE Maze' sponsored by Right Choices/Life Choices of Dyersburg is returning for another year with an extended schedule. The 'LIFE Maze' is a free community event that will be held at the Lannom Center on Oct. 21 through 24. On Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. the public is invited to participate in an interactive game of 'LIFE'. Wednesday through Friday mornings, area eighth-grade students have been invited to the event...
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First Christian 'Pumpkin Patch' more than just pumpkins
(Local News ~ 09/30/14)
Pumpkins, pumpkins, and more pumpkins. Why so many pumpkins? And, why does a church sell pumpkins? Many people associate pumpkins with Halloween, a pagan holiday, but not First Christian Church of Dyersburg. The people of FCC associate the thousands of pumpkins with Thanksgiving. How so, you may ask...
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DPD chief addresses crime rates, working with community
(Local News ~ 09/30/14)
Every year statistics are released concerning crime rates in cities throughout the state of Tennessee. Each is city is required to report every alleged crime in order for the rating system to be correct and without error. Recently, a report listed Dyersburg as the No.4-ranked most dangerous city in the state of Tennessee. ...
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