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Obituaries for August 13, 2015
(Obituary ~ 08/13/15)
Barbara Leonard Campbell of Snow Lake Shores, Miss., formerly of Dyersburg and Memphis, passed away peacefully at Methodist Hospital, Olive Branch on Tuesday, August 11, 2015. She was born to James "Brady" and Nola Leonard in Dyersburg. Barbara lived in Dyersburg until she married Jimmy Campbell and they moved to Memphis...
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Discovery Park offering 'Homeschool Day' each month
(Local News ~ 08/13/15)
UNION CITY, Tenn. - Officials from the Education Department at Discovery Park of America in Union City are announcing a new monthly opportunity for homeschooled students. On the third Tuesday of each month, from 2--4 p.m. the educational facility will offer homeschooled students a unique opportunity to learn...
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Newbern Elementary holds open house
(Local News ~ 08/13/15)
Fourth- and fifth-grade students of Newbern Elementary recited the Pledge of Allegiance in front of parents, teachers during the school's Open House event on Monday.
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Junkin' & Jam event a huge success
(Local News ~ 08/13/15)
The first annual Junkin' & Jam event, an evening of shopping and dining in downtown Dyersburg, far exceeded the founders' and merchants' expectations. The sight of more than 1,000 people shopping, dining, walking the streets of downtown, and enjoying a beautiful summer night out, was truly a wonderful sight to see. ...
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Dyer County Museum open to public this Saturday
(Local News ~ 08/13/15)
A meeting of the Dyer County Historical Society was held Tuesday evening at the Professional Development Center. President Danny Walden explained that for the time being, the museum will continue to be located where it is now, in the former PDC building that was recently acquired by the city of Dyersburg from the school system. ...
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In-school flu shots to be offered to students
(Local News ~ 08/13/15)
While it is not quite flu season, health and school officials plan to offer parents the convenience of having their children vaccinated against the contagious influenza virus. Both city and county school districts have partnered with the Dyer County Health Department to bring flu vaccinations to area elementary and middle schools...
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Local National Guard hosts Bulgarian soldiers to prepare for NATO exercise
(Local News ~ 08/13/15)
All U.S./NATO commands and bases are in full swing to prepare for "Trident Juncture 2015" (TJ15), "the biggest NATO exercise since the end of the Cold War." This, according to the NATO news, will take place in Italy, Spain and Portugal from Sept. 28 to Nov. ...
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At the Shelter
(Features ~ 08/13/15)
Allie (63788) Allie is a sweet, scared little fiest mix that just trembles. She would be an ideal house dog and companion and really needs a home where she can feel loved and have someone to love. King (63304) is a 1-year-old Chihuahua mix. He is brokenhearted after being surrender by his family. ...
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Dyersburg Middle falls to Martin in softball
(High School Sports ~ 08/13/15)
Dyersburg Middle School pitcher Katie Beth Ramm goes through her windup during the Lady Trojans 9-2 loss to Martin Middle School on Thursday afternoon. The Lady Trojans return to the field on Tuesday, Aug. 18 when they travel to Union City.
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DMS Trojans fall to Lake County
(High School Sports ~ 08/13/15)
Offensive struggles along with costly turnovers doomed the DMS Trojans to a season-opening loss as they fell to Lake County 22-6 on the road. "Defensively, we played pretty well at first," DMS head coach Trey Vernon said. "To be a young group of guys, I am proud of the way they never gave up...
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DHS Lady Trojans blank Covington 4-0
(High School Sports ~ 08/13/15)
Dyersburg's Rachel Clifft moves the ball down the field late in the Lady Trojans 4-0 scrimmage win over Covington on Thursday. Clifft scored the team's third goal with the first two tallies coming from Marielle Echavez and Grace Clark before a late A.K. Hamilton goal.
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