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DC celebrates senior night with 6-0 win over South Fulton
(High School Sports ~ 04/15/15)
The Dyer County Choctaw soccer team celebrated Senior Night with a 6-0 win over South Fulton on Tuesday night. Senior members of the Dyer County soccer team are (from left) Luis Torres, Curtis Knotts, Chase McKinney, Chandler McKinney, Jared Buck, Alec Porter, Ryan Incrocci, Emery Chapman and Jacob Canada.
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Dyer County offense stalls in loss to Arlington
(High School Sports ~ 04/15/15)
In a game that saw only a combined six hits between the two Triple-A schools, a two-run third-inning home run proved to be the difference as the Lady Tigers defeated Dyer County 2-0 on Tuesday afternoon in Newbern. "The girls played well," Dyer County head coach Shanna O'Bright said. "You can't beat anybody -- good team or bad team -- if you don't score a run. And we did not get our offense moving at all."...
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Westview tops Dyersburg in 13AA tilt
(High School Sports ~ 04/15/15)
For the second straight day, a district contest shifted from Martin to Dyersburg because of field conditions as the Chargers took advantage of being the "home" team to take a 4-0 win over the Trojans on Tuesday at Dyersburg High School. After a leadoff single by Barrett Belote in the bottom of the first inning, a single from Erwin plated the Westview leadoff batter to put the Chargers up 1-0 after the first inning...
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Dyersburg soccer clinches 13A-AA regular season district title
(High School Sports ~ 04/15/15)
It was a hard-fought battle, but, at the end, the Trojans' 1-0 win over South Gibson on Tuesday night proved to be an important one as it clinched the 13A-AA regular season title for Dyersburg's soccer team. "We have a long way to go," Dyersburg head coach Greg Stapleton said. "Right now our confidence is really good. We're 8-1 on the season and 5-0 in the district. But now, it's time to say 'ok, we're the best. Let's now get better and learn more soccer and make better choices.'"...
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Choctaws top Cards behind Barlow one-hitter
(High School Sports ~ 04/15/15)
Timely hitting as well as a dominating performance from Trysten Barlow on the mound for the Choctaws helped Dyer County move its district record to 2-1 on the season as the Choctaws defeated Brighton 2-0 on Tuesday at Dyer County High School. "Trysten threw well," Dyer County head coach Preston Ozment said. "He's gotten better every game. The more we can get him on the mound, the sharper he is. With these big layoffs, he hasn't thrown in seven or eight days. I was proud of him tonight."...
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Obituaries for April 15, 2015
(Obituary ~ 04/15/15)
Dianne Norris Donner, 66 of the RoEllen Community died Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at her residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by Curry Funeral Home. --- Jimmy Gauldin, age 61 died Saturday, April 11, 2015 at the VA Medical Center in Memphis, TN...
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On the Record
(Court News ~ 04/15/15)
Brian Keith Sawyers, 41, and Latasha Jo Haycraft, 42 Nickey James Lawson, 39, and Ashley Lavonne Fowler James, 25 Martin Angelo Holt, 46, and Jada Michelle Cole, 45 Ashley Lavonne James vs. Blake Madison James Deanna Gail Tinin Goforth vs. Michael Dewayne Goforth...
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Dyersburg Beauty Spot for April
(Local News ~ 04/15/15)
The home of John and Sue Ann Cloar, located at 1870 Club House Drive was selected for the Dyersburg City Beautiful's Beauty Spot of the month. The Cloar home was selected because of the lovely beds of tulips throughout the property.
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'It Was Finished on the Cross: A Living Last Supper'
(Local News ~ 04/15/15)
Jesus' last hours before the crucifixion will be brought to life through music and drama at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church located on Parr Ave. on Sunday, April 19 at 4 p.m. The chancel choir, orchestra and drama team will present 'It Was Finished on the Cross: A Living Last Supper' in which Jesus' select 12, posing as Di Vinci's famous painting of 'The Last Supper,' will tell about their lives and the changes that were made when Christ called them to be His followers. A variety of 12 anthems will be featured in the cantata including 'Wonderful Merciful Savior', 'Just As I Am', 'God So Loved the World', 'How Beautiful', 'And Can It Be That I Should Gain' and 'Were You There'. The church invites the public to join in this very special worship experience as we celebrate our Risen Lord. Seating will begin at 3:30 p.m. Pictured above during a recent rehearsal for the event are, (l-r) Eric Boatright -- Nathanael (Bartholomew); Clete Youmans -- James the Lesser; Danny Dedman -- Andrew; Travis Davison -- Simon Peter; Bubba Cobb -- Judas; Jeff Lay -- John; Steve Clark -- Jesus; Chris Davis -- Thomas; William Mallard -- James; Joe Nevel -- Philip; Jamin Barker -- Matthew; John Hamilton -- Thaddeus; Ricky Petty -- Simon.
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Area-wide Mission Blitz growing, gearing up for 8th year
(Local News ~ 04/15/15)
On April 25, the Dyer County area will be infiltrated with people of various denominations that have one common goal, to be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ through Mission Blitz 2015. "When Kevin Griffith and I sat down last year to chair this event together, one thing we both agreed on, we wanted to see it grow and it is growing beyond belief," said Rachel Craig, co-chair of Mission Blitz...
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County votes on solar amendment
(Local News ~ 04/15/15)
The Dyer County Legislative Body met briefly to discuss various items of business Monday at the Dyer County Courthouse. A resolution to amend the text of the Dyersburg Municipal Zoning ordinance for solar farms and accessory solar-collection systems was presented by Dob Johnson on behalf on the planning commission. Johnson said the amendment would allow solar farms to be permitted upon appeal in non-commercial zoned areas...
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Newbern police chief appeals suspension
(Local News ~ 04/15/15)
On the afternoon of Tuesday, April 14, Newbern Chief of Police Doug Robertson appealed the decision of the City of Newbern to suspend him pending investigation into complaints filed. On Monday, April 6, Robertson was placed on a two-week suspension by the City of Newbern following a review by the mayor's office of personnel and other related operational issues within the Newbern Police Department. ...
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