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Trojans to play for district championship
(High School Sports ~ 10/16/14)
The Dyersburg Trojan soccer team is one win away from another district championship after a 3-0 shutout against Obion County Central. Rachel Clifft had two goals and Taylor Welch provided the other. Destiny Thompson provided the help with two assists...
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Lady Trojans advance to sectionals
(High School Sports ~ 10/16/14)
After back-to-back impressive wins, the volleyball Lady Trojans are prepared for sectionals tonight. Should the Trojans defeat the Liberty Tech Magnet Crusaders tonight, they will advance to the state tournament next week. Dyersburg started the night off with a 25-19, 25-11 and 25-8 straight-set victory over Chester County, and backed that up with a 25-17, 25-16 and 25-8 win over South Side to capture the regional title...
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Obituaries for October 16, 2014
(Obituary ~ 10/16/14)
Lucille Cherry, 91 of Trimble, Tennessee died on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at Milan General Hospital in Milan, Tennessee. Born Saturday, June 30, 1923, in Obion County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late John Bailey and the late Virgie Bailey...
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On the Record
(Court News ~ 10/16/14)
Kristen L. Baxter, violation of probation, violation of check law, continued Michael Houston Brown, violation of probation, 10 days suspended time served and court costs Mary Ellen Carter, speeding, traffic school Lisa A. Cummings, no drivers license, violation of financial responsibility law, continued...
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At the Shelter
(Features ~ 10/16/14)
Stop by The Pet Stop any day of the week to see a selection of shelter cats and kittens offered for adoption. See these pets and many others on dyerhumane.org or petfinder.com and type 38024 zip.
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Emotions In Stone featured on McIver's Grant Art Wall
(Local News ~ 10/16/14)
Local photographer Johnny Hulgan excels at capturing the moment with his camera. In his 'day job', Hulgan documents special moments and milestones through his wedding, portrait and school photos. In his spare time, the talented artist uses the same medium and his unique perspective to create inspiring images from hallowed ground. Drawn to the elegant and emotional statues located in cemeteries throughout the area, Hulgan's photographs offer images of peace and tranquility...
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Dyer County Youth Leadership completes outdoor team experience
(Local News ~ 10/16/14)
Students in the Dyer County Youth Leadership program recently completed their team-building and trust retreat at Camp Mack Morris near Camden, Tenn. COPE (Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience) is a two-day event designed to teach leadership skills, teamwork and building trust. ...
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Mall, Matthew 25:40 and Union Mission team up for a safe Halloween
(Local News ~ 10/16/14)
It's the time of year again for spooks, ghosts, goblins, princesses and superheroes to invade the city. The Dyersburg Mall, Matthew 25:40 and New Life Union Mission are teaming up to provide trick-or-treaters of all ages a safe environment on Halloween night...
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Mayoral candidates voice their plans for city at forum
(Local News ~ 10/16/14)
City employees and residents of Dyersburg gathered together early Wednesday morning as the four candidates running for the position of city mayor expressed their positions on the issues at hand including employment and job growth, crime in the city of Dyersburg, level of city services being provided and the financial management of the city...
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Struggle results in shots fired; man charged with attempted murder
(Local News ~ 10/16/14)
A Dyersburg man has been charged with attempted murder after an argument over vehicle repairs escalated into shots being fired, with one of those shots hitting the victim in the shoulder. According to the Dyersburg Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 200 block of High Avenue on Tuesday, Oct.14 at approximately 8:09 p.m. in reference to a complaint of shots being fired...
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Dyersburg Women's Club celebrates 100 years
(Local News ~ 10/16/14)
In September of 1914 in Dyersburg, a group of women got together and decided they wanted something more for their community. These women wanted to help out organizations throughout Dyersburg that were in need of financial donations. The Dyersburg Women's Club is part of a general federation that has over 100,000 members in affiliated clubs in every state and in more than a dozen countries. ...
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Dyersburg Electric discusses renovation bids, winter weather
(Local News ~ 10/16/14)
The Dyersburg Electric System Power Board held its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at the Dyersburg Electric office. In attendance were Chairman Dr. Dwight Hedge, Rawlin Fowlkes, David Hayes, Walt Bradshaw, Dennis Moody, President and CEO Stephen Lane, Attorney John Lannom, and Secretary Robby Richards. ...
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Chamber hosts small-business luncheon
(Local News ~ 10/16/14)
On Tuesday, Oct. 14 the Chamber of Commerce held its second 'Small Business Lunch and Learn'. This year the guest speaker was Alissa DeWitt, founder of Executive Impact. Executive Impact is a company which gives lectures and classes on bettering the work environment. ...
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Trimble awarded grant at state ceremony
(Local News ~ 10/16/14)
State Rep. Bill Sanderson, Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, and a group of local officials from Northwest Tennessee met last Wednesday for a grant presentation ceremony in the old Supreme Court chamber of the state capitol. Grant checks for nearly $2.1 million were issued for communities throughout Lake, Dyer, and Obion counties. ...
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