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Urgent Team promotes Emily Gatlin Venable to vice president of human resources
(Business ~ 02/01/15)
Urgent Team, one of the largest independent operators of urgent care centers in the Southeast, recently announced the promotion of Emily Gatlin Venable to vice president of human resources. "Emily has exhibited a tireless commitment to building a professional approach to our human-resource processes and policies in order to better serve our team members," said Tom Dent, CEO of Urgent Team. ...
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FCNB's Johnson graduates from Southeastern School of Banking
(Business ~ 02/01/15)
James D. "Dob" Johnson Jr., Financial Center president of First Citizens National Bank's Green Village location, recently graduated from The Southeastern School of Banking (TSSB). Johnson joined First Citizens in 2010 as a senior credit analyst. Prior to his promotion to financial center president in April 2014, he also continues to serve in the capacity of a commercial lender for First Citizens...
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Security Bank promotes four to operations officer
(Business ~ 02/01/15)
David Hayes, president and CEO of Security Bank, recently announced the promotion of four Dyersburg Security Bank employees to Operations Officer positions. "Part of any successful organization is to groom its future leaders. These employees join others that have shown great leadership in making Security Bank a leader in our industry and in our community. ...
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You gotta love the parity of district action
(High School Sports ~ 02/01/15)
Dyersburg girls head coach Randy Coffman said it best during the District 13AA preview story back on Jan. 4 when he said that district in which the Lady Trojans play will have a lot of parity. The two games Dyersburg's girls played this week support that statement fully...
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No. 3 Lady Choctaws top Hardin County, improve to 24-0
(High School Sports ~ 02/01/15)
A week removed from a hard-fought win over district rival Munford, the state- and nationally ranked Lady Choctaws found themselves in tough battle, albeit in a different way as the Dyer County girls defeated Hardin County 69-39 in a game where 47 fouls were called between the two teams in a physical contest...
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Defense saves the day for Choctaws in 63-60 win
(High School Sports ~ 02/01/15)
The old saying goes that defense wins championships and, while the Choctaws' battle with Hardin County on Friday night was a regular-season game, Dyer County's boys had to rely on their defense to hold off the Tigers for a 63-60 win at home. "When you shoot 39 percent from field and about 13 percent from the free-throw line and you say you still won the game, you go back to defense and rebounding," Dyer County head coach McCord said. ...
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Lady Trojans win in OT over Westview
(High School Sports ~ 02/01/15)
Dyersburg hosted district rival Westview on Friday night, earning a split after the Lady Trojans edged past the Lady Chargers in overtime, 48-47, before the Trojans suffered a second-half collapse, falling 69-47. The Lady Trojans started off the night with a thriller, one needing an extra period before the winner was decided...
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Obituaries for February 1, 2015
(Obituary ~ 02/01/15)
Mr. Milton R. Buchanan, age 71, of Stella Ruth Road, Martin TN, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, at his home. Funeral service will be Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, at 2:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with the Rev. Mac Daniels officiating. Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, February 1, 2015, from 2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M...
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Cumberland Presbyterian to host 'Night of Oldies'
(Local News ~ 02/01/15)
The music ministry of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Dyersburg is hosting a 'Night of Oldies' on Saturday evening, Feb. 7 beginning at 6:30 in the church's fellowship hall. The meal will consist of '50's-style food and there will be entertainment from decades past. A silent dessert auction will take place throughout the evening. There is no admission, but donations will be accepted and will be used in the music ministry of the church. Reservations to attend must be made by Wednesday, Feb.4. To make reservations, call the church office at 285-5703. Pictured above are, standing (l-r) Rose Lummus, Emily Hendrix, Coleen Jamison, Ginny Ramage, Suzanne Edwards, Jim Houston, Sara Williams (seated).
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Sean Sullivan: The journey to fulfill a calling
(Local News ~ 02/01/15)
People find their calling through different paths, some set by the generations before them, other through a 'higher power'. Some see fulfilling a calling as destiny or fate. The journey of finding who you are, or where you belong, how you fit into this world is different for every person...
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Salvation Army to host yard and bake sale Saturday
(Local News ~ 02/01/15)
The Salvation Army, at its new location on 318 W. Market Ave., Dyersburg, will host an indoor/outdoor yard sale and bake sale on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. All clothing will be $5 for a large bag. Furniture and all other store items will be half-price. ...
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City, Higgins reach agreement; Beau released
(Local News ~ 02/01/15)
A mere hours following a court hearing in Circuit Court where Judge Lee Moore lifted the stay of euthanasia regarding Beau, the nearly 3-year-old dog owned by Danny Higgins, an agreement was reached between the two parties to set the dog free. Higgins was reunited with Beau shortly after 5 p.m. ...
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Chamber honors professionals, businesses at annual banquet
(Local News ~ 02/01/15)
Nearly 500 professionals, members and honored guests of Dyersburg's business community gathered at the Lannom Center on Saturday evening to honor businesses and professional leaders at the annual Chairman's Awards Banquet hosted by the Dyersburg/Dyer County Chamber of Commerce...
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