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Trojan soccer tops Crockett County in overtime for district victory
(High School Sports ~ 04/10/15)
Coming into Thursday night's District 13AA battle with the Cavaliers, Dyersburg's soccer program had dropped its last four contests with Crockett County -- two of them in the postseason. Behind a pair of Ian Bumpas goals, the Trojans ended that losing streak, defeating the Cavs 3-2 in overtime at J.C. Sawyers Stadium...
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Dyersburg softball tops Westview for 11-0 win
(High School Sports ~ 04/10/15)
A six-run first inning proved to be more than enough as the Lady Trojans took an 11-0 win over Westview at the Martin Recreation Complex on Thursday afternoon. "We just continue to hit the ball well," Dyersburg head coach Steve Wilder said. "We're not going to change anything in practice. We'll try and work on our mental approach and make sure we don't overlook anybody. It was just fun to watch today."...
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Dyersburg tops Central to end skid
(High School Sports ~ 04/10/15)
The Trojans got back on the winning track on Thursday afternoon, breaking both a two-game slide in District 13AA action and a four-game skid overall with a 9-3 win over Obion County at home courtesy of a five-run fifth inning. Dyersburg took the lead early, getting an RBI double from Robert Worley to take a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first. Later in the frame, Steven Armstrong reached on an error that allowed Austin Purvis to score and give the Trojans a 2-0 lead after one inning...
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Dyer County returns home for 6-2 win
(High School Sports ~ 04/10/15)
With the bulk of their 2015 schedule being played on the road, the Choctaws were greeted by what has been an unfamiliar site this season -- the confines of their home field. Dyer County made the most of its second home game of the season, taking a 6-2 win over the Jackson Christian School Eagles on Thursday afternoon at Dyer County High School...
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Obituaries for April 10, 2015
(Obituary ~ 04/10/15)
Johnathon Allan "John" Curtis, 18 of Richwoods, Tennessee died on Sunday, April 5, 2015, at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, October 31, 1996 in Dyersburg, Tennessee he was a student at Dyersburg State Community College and member of Springhill Baptist Church...
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Mayor signs proclamation of April as '9-1-1 National Education Month'
(Local News ~ 04/10/15)
9-1-1 is a nationally recognized number to call in an emergency situation to receive immediate help from fire, police, emergency medical services and other appropriate emergency response entities. On Thursday, April 9, Dyersburg Mayor John Holden signed a proclamation acknowledging the month of April as "National 9-1-1 Education Month" for the City of Dyersburg...
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DCHS honors students for outstanding achievements
(Local News ~ 04/10/15)
Thursday, April 3, Dyer County High School held their annual Honors Banquet in the commons area of the school. Senior departmental awards recipients, ACT Wall of Honor and Top 10 percent students in each class were recognized during the evening. Dr. Dwight Hedge, superintendent of schools, and Dr. Larry Lusk presented the Top 10 percent and Choctaw Scholar awards. The instructors in each of the departments presented departmental awards...
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Dyer County Historical Society to host Minglewood field trip Sunday
(Local News ~ 04/10/15)
The Dyer County Historical Society is hosting a field trip to the historic site of Minglewood, Tenn., a small logging town once located on the Obion River in western Dyer County. The trip is planned for this Sunday afternoon and those who are interested in going on this trip are asked to come to the Professional Development Center located in the old Dyersburg High School at 305 College St. in downtown Dyersburg...
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City seeks input on readiness survey
(Local News ~ 04/10/15)
Dyersburg Emergency Operations Director Mark Grant would like to encourage all City of Dyersburg residents to participate in a community readiness survey. The survey link is www.surveymonkey.com/s/FY5Q2VX. The survey allows Grant and others at the EOC the opportunity to evaluate the preparedness of residents living inside the City of Dyersburg pertaining to disasters such as earthquakes and tornadoes...
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DPD seeking information on shooting
(Local News ~ 04/10/15)
On Wednesday, April 8 at approximately 4 p.m., Dyersburg Police responded to a call of multiple shots fired in the area of Wilson Circle and Upper Finley Road. Shortly upon officers' arrival, it was learned that two suspects had run from the scene and a victim was found with a single gunshot wound to the leg...
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