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July means one half of the year down, one half to go
(High School Sports ~ 07/05/15)
One of the most significant times of the year in sports, especially at the prep level is July. Think about it, not only do you have several district and state tournaments going on in all-star competition here locally and around the state, but you also have the TSSAA dead period coming to an end. ...
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Dyersburg set to host two Dixie Boys state tournaments this weekend
(High School Sports ~ 07/05/15)
The Ed Wright Baseball Complex will be busy this weekend as Dyersburg will host a pair of state tournaments beginning on Friday, July 10. The 2015 Tennessee Dixie Boys State Tournament will kick off the busy weekend as the brackets for that tournament of 13- and 14-year-old players will begin at 8 a.m. with action on two fields...
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Local teams gear up after dead period
(High School Sports ~ 07/05/15)
The July 4th holiday is seen by many as the mid-point of the summer. But, for high school football teams in Tennessee, the week in which our nation's birthday falls signals that it is almost time for the preseason preparation to step up as that week marks the end of the Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association's two-week dead period...
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Recumbent tricycles make riding fun
(Local News ~ 07/05/15)
Tom Perkins and Kelly Council are recreational riders on recumbent Trikes. By definition, a bicycle has two wheels, while the trike has three. The recumbent is the laid-back way to ride for any age group, with no shoulder tiredness, pain, or hand numbness. It's like riding in an easy chair with no balancing issues. Trikes are as fast as two-wheel bikes, and perfect for long-distance riders. Checking with your doctor is always a good idea before you start any new exercise experience...
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What's in a name? Just ask Kevin and Diana Griffith
(Local News ~ 07/05/15)
This two-car accident occurred around 11 a.m. Thursday. It was caused when the white car shown here tried to back out onto Hwy 51 from the McDowell Youth Center parking lot. No life-threatening injuries were sustained. Pictured, paramedics check on one of the occupants still in the car.
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Church's renovation nearing end ... or is it?
(Local News ~ 07/05/15)
A church doesn't need four walls to provide a spiritual sanctuary, but it helps to have a permanent home. Holy Hills Baptist Church in Dyersburg knows this to be true. After a fire demolished the congregation's facility in March of 2009, Pastor Jeremy Ballinger and church members began plans for their future place of worship...
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Feed the Need slated for July 24
(Local News ~ 07/05/15)
The next "Feed the Need" mobile pantry event is set for July 24 at the Main Street Dyersburg Farmers Market. The program is an all-volunteer operation made up of local support from Matthew 25:40 Inc., The Salvation Army Dyersburg Service Unit, and many local churches...
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United Way honors top contributors in Dyer County
(Local News ~ 07/05/15)
Three companies in Dyer County were acknowledged Tuesday for their contributions to United Way of West Tennessee for the 2014-2015 year. NSK, Tyson and First Citizens National Bank contributed to more than $330,670 that was invested into Dyer County from the organization. Each of the three companies received a banner and a plaque from United Way Senior Resource Director Debbie Todd and Scott Conger, president and CEO of the organization...
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Obituaries for July 5, 2015
(Obituary ~ 07/05/15)
Charles Matthew "Buddy" French, 70 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, July 1, 2015, at Memphis VA Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, August 22, 1944 in Paris, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Milton Enlow French and the late Lillian Warner French. He was a retired self-employed truck driver and proudly served his country in the United State Army...
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