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Dyer County falls to Lady Cardinals
(High School Sports ~ 09/30/15)
The Lady Choctaws, after giving up two early goals, held Brighton scoreless through the remainder of the game before falling 2-0 in district play. Above; Dyer County head coach Cody Williams talks to his players at halftime; below, Lady Choctaw senior Lindsey Alsup takes the ball from a Brighton Lady Cardinal.
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Lady Choctaw volleyball finishes undefeated in 13AAA
(High School Sports ~ 09/30/15)
The Dyer County Lady Choctaws closed out their District 13AAA schedule with an unblemished record, claiming a three-set win over the Lady Cougars on Tuesday evening at Munford. "The girls played great tonight," Dyer County head coach Jennifer Ray said. "They had good energy and communication."...
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Lady Trojans celebrate Senior Night with district sweep over South Gibson
(High School Sports ~ 09/30/15)
The Lady Trojans continued their winning ways in District 13-A-AA on Tuesday night, celebrating Senior Night with a three-set win over visiting South Gibson at the Terry Glover Gymnasium. "I am really happy about the win tonight," Dyersburg head coach Marilyn Liljenquist said. "I'm glad that we got to have Senior Night and got to honor our two seniors that have done so well for us. I'm really proud of them."...
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Obituaries for September 30, 2015
(Obituary ~ 09/30/15)
Jerry Wayne Abbott, 65, of Dyersburg, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2015 at his residence. He was a retired employee from World Color Press and was a former ag pilot. Mr. Abbott was a member of First Baptist Church, was an avid glass collector, and was a very talented musician. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps...
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Brock McGuire Band performs at DSCC
(Local News ~ 09/30/15)
The Brock McGuire Band, from Ireland, performed at Dyersburg State Community College Tuesday morning, Sept. 29, at the First Citizens National Bank Auditorium on the Dyersburg campus. Sponsored by the DSCC International Studies Program, this was a prelude to their performance to occur later that night. ...
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Pharmacy makes $1,000 donation to Community Cancer Fund, issues 'community challenge' for involvement
(Local News ~ 09/30/15)
Community Cancer Fund director Debbie Harris was thrilled when she found out that James and Wilks, a company that has already done so much for the cause, was, yet again, extending to them another donation. "It came as a total shock when they approached me about wanting to do a Community Challenge to the area businesses and make a donation of $1,000."...
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Local author wins prestigious award for best unpublished romance novel
(Local News ~ 09/30/15)
Local writer Courtney Phillips Ballinger just won the Genesis award for her romance novel, "Flipping Hearts", at the American Christian Fiction Writers Gala 2015 Awards. The ACFW Genesis Contest is for unpublished Christian fiction writers. With 10 categories to enter, Genesis provides the opportunity for unbiased feedback on writers' work by published authors and experienced judges, and the chance for finalists to have their work read by Christian publishing-house editors and literary agents...
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At-risk afterschool program for children starting Thursday
(Local News ~ 09/30/15)
The Dyer County Park Board is announcing the 2015/2016 At-risk afterschool program for children. The program will start Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015 in five locations. Children who attend schools can get help with homework, recreational events, and will be served a hot meal. ...
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Duo accused of stealing THP training cocaine have cases continued
(Local News ~ 09/30/15)
Two Dyersburg men accused of felony theft over $1,000 had their cases continued on Monday in General Sessions Court. One of the men is accused of stealing cocaine kept by a Tennessee Highway Patrolman as a training aid for a K-9, while the other is accused of consuming the stolen cocaine...
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Attempted murder suspect surrenders to authorities
(Local News ~ 09/30/15)
A manhunt for attempted murder suspect Quentel Harris ended on Tuesday night when Harris surrendered to Dyer County Sheriff Jeff Box, as well as Lauderdale County Sheriff Steve Sanders. Harris is the lone suspect in the shooting of Deandre Pickering, 26, of 703 Harrell Ave. ...
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Middle School Round-up
(High School Sports ~ 09/30/15)
The Northview Choctaws continued on their recent winning streak, jumping out to a 34-point lead before subbing late in their 34-8 win over Crockett County on Tuesday night at Dyer County High School. "It was a good effort," Northview head coach David Whittle said. "I thought we passed the ball pretty well and blocked well."...
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Dyer County duo ends season at state tournament
(High School Sports ~ 09/30/15)
A pair of Lady Choctaw golfers completed their 2015 season where most of their peers would want to, playing in the TSSAA Class AAA State Tournament in Manchester. Dyer County's Kailee Anderson and Paige Jones finished back-to-back as Anderson shot a combined 217 over the two-day tournament -- good for 51st overall while Jones shot a 227 to place right behind her fellow Lady Choctaw junior...
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