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DSCC's Bowyer lobbies alongside fellow presidents for better education standards
(High School Sports ~ 02/13/15)
Dr. Karen A. Bowyer, president of Dyersburg State Community College, showed her support for continuing Tennessee's commitment to higher K-12 academic standards, by attending a joint press conference at the state capitol on Wednesday, Feb. 11. Bowyer was among 13 presidents of Tennessee's community colleges that attended and publicly signed a letter of support that emphasizes the need to prepare students for college and/or the workforce...
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Dycus named Newbern Elementary Teacher of the Year
(Local News ~ 02/13/15)
Each academic school year, the Dyer County School System selects outstanding educators to be chosen as Teacher of the Year. The educators are voted on by their peers and display qualities of education that provide the opportunities for their students and co-workers to flourish...
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County planners deny solar-farm amendment
(Local News ~ 02/13/15)
A moderate crowd of Dyer County residents gathered inside the Circuit Courtroom of the Dyer County Courthouse as the Dyer County Planning Commission met on Thursday afternoon to discuss an amendment of a zoning resolution drafted by the staff planner, Donny Bunton. ...
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Obituaries for February 13, 2015
(Obituary ~ 02/13/15)
Nick Bell, 30, of Dyersburg, died Friday, February 6, 2015 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born April 9, 1984 to Lawrence Bell and Yetta Shoulders. Nick attended the Greater Vision Church in Troy, Tennessee. He was a machinist for Bennett Tool and Die. His great passion in life (besides his family) was riding four-wheelers and motorcycles. Nick's ambition in life was to be a "jack-of-all-trades"...
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Dyersburg falls to Crockett in 13AA semifinals
(High School Sports ~ 02/13/15)
Six days ago, second place in the district was on the line when the Lady Trojans faced the Lady Cavaliers. With a berth in the District 13AA Tournament finals on the line on Thursday night, the Lady Trojans battled from 10 down in the second half, but could not hold on as Crockett County escaped with a 49-44 win over Dyersburg at Westview High School in the 13AA semifinals...
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Lady Choctaws open 'second season' with win
(High School Sports ~ 02/13/15)
Though the Lady Choctaws have seen their share of success throughout their 27-0 regular season, the Dyer County girls got their "second season" off to a dominating start, defeating the Brighton Lady Cardinals 93-45 in the semifinals of the District 13AAA Tournament at Dyer County High School on Thursday night...
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City OKs plans for Love's Travel Stop
(Local News ~ 02/13/15)
In its first meeting of the new year, the City of Dyersburg Municipal-Regional Planning Commission met on Thursday to discuss and approve the subdivision plat, as well as the site plan, for the proposed location of Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores. The store will be located on Hwy.78 in Dyersburg...
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