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Dyer County bounces back with win over Gibson County linksters
(High School Sports ~ 08/12/15)
After season-opening losses last week to South Fulton, the Choctaw and Lady Choctaws bounced back with a pair of wins on Tuesday, defeating Gibson County to even their record at 1-1 on the season. "They all came out and played pretty well," Dyer County head coach Beth Ann Pope said. "Our kids came out and played good enough to win."...
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Obituaries for August 12, 2015
(Obituary ~ 08/12/15)
John Wayne Dillahay, age 73, of Dyersburg died Monday, August 10, 2015 at his home. John Wayne was born July 31, 1942 in Dyer Co., TN. He is the son of the late John Hillard and the late Margie Lee Fincher. He was a factory employee serving in the maintenance and quality control departments. Later in life he found much joy as a substitute teacher...
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On the Record
(Court News ~ 08/12/15)
Parker David Harroff, 27, and Paige Bryant Whittle, 24 Stephen Kent Greene, 28, and Megan Marie Stokes, 22 Timothy Earl Miller, 38, and Paula Rena Lock Roberts, 38 Timothy Blake Wade, 25, and Madalyn Irene Chidester, 22 Johnnie Merriell Reed Jr., 41, and Tammy Jean Taylor, 43...
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New brick order arrives at McIver's Grant garden
(Local News ~ 08/12/15)
The Nature Garden at McIver's Grant Public Library has a firm foundation. The peaceful garden oasis adjoining the library is the result of valuable community partnerships and countless hours of volunteer service. Patrons and library leaders have witnessed more than the blooming of flowers and foliage this summer. With much hard work and cooperation, the Library Board's vision of a public garden has blossomed into a reality...
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Sheep/goat parasite outbreak reported in Dyer County
(Local News ~ 08/12/15)
In Dyer County, farmers and community members aren't the only ones affected by shifts in weather patterns and extreme temperatures. The Dyer County Agricultural Extension Office says they have seen an increased number of issues affecting goats and sheep due to extreme heat and rain...
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Dyersburg Fire Dept., State Fire Marshal's Office push 'Close the Door' campaign
(Local News ~ 08/12/15)
Three simple words can save lives during a fire: "Close the door!" The Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office and Dyersburg Fire Department are telling Tennesseans to remember those words during a fire. "A door is one of the best pieces of firefighting and life-saving equipment in a home," said Deputy Commissioner Gary West. "If you leave a room that is on fire, closing the door behind you can be the best decision you make."...
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Power outage caused when unknown vehicle strikes power pole
(Local News ~ 08/12/15)
Tuesday morning 800-900 customers lost power at 7:46 a.m. when an unknown vehicle struck a power pole on West Hwy 104 about 500 feet east of Carter Street. According to Stephen M. Lane, president and CEO of Dyersburg Electric System, the resulting fireball caused the shutdown of the Forest Street Substation and loss of power. ...
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DPD seeks man indicted for first-degree murder
(Local News ~ 08/12/15)
Three individuals have been indicted for first-degree murder stemming from a case the Dyersburg Police Department investigated on Dec. 25, 2013. On that date, officers were dispatched to the 600 block of Peabody Street in reference to a person being shot...
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