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Choctaws head to Troy in search of second straight win
(High School Sports ~ 10/16/15)
After snapping a six-game losing streak with a dominating performance against Ripley last Friday night at Choctaw Stadium, Dyer County hits the road looking to keep that momentum going as they travel just up the road to Troy to face the Obion County Central Rebels tonight...
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Trojans celebrate homecoming against McNairy Central
(High School Sports ~ 10/16/15)
Dyersburg begins a crucial stretch run tonight at J.C. Sawyers Stadium as they come off the bye week to host the Bobcats from McNairy Central as the Trojans celebrate Homecoming 2015. "It's exciting playing at home," Dyersburg head coach Bart Stowe said. "We've been away the past couple games. Now we're back home and we're excited to be back and play in front of our home crowd in our home stadium."...
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Houston ends Dyer County season with substate loss
(High School Sports ~ 10/16/15)
The Dyer County Lady Choctaw volleyball team saw their season come to a close on Thursday night one step away from the state tournament as the Lady Mustangs defeated the Orange and White in straight sets at Houston High School in Class AAA Substate action...
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Lady Trojans shut out Westview to claim district title; host region Tuesday
(High School Sports ~ 10/16/15)
After taking the Lady Chargers to penalty kicks during the regular season, the Dyersburg Lady Trojan soccer team avenged that district loss when it counted most, defeating Westview 3-0 in the finals of the District 13-A-AA Tournament at Martin on Thursday...
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Back to the 'Boro again: Lady Trojans headed to seventh straight state tourney
(High School Sports ~ 10/16/15)
It was a given coming into Thursday night's Class AA Substate match that the Lady Trojans would be heading to Murfreesboro next Wednesday. The only question was whether it would be the hosting Dyersburg Lady Trojans or the Millington Lady Trojans. With a resounding three-game sweep of the visitors, the Dyersburg Lady Trojans punched their ticket to the Class AA State Volleyball Tournament for the seventh straight season...
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Obituaries for October 16, 2015
(Obituary ~ 10/16/15)
Ann Castleman, 82 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, October 14, 2015, at Dyersburg Health and Rehabilitation Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, August 31, 1933 in Davidson County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Walter Harrison Averitte and the late Amanda Josephine Huddleston Averitte. She was a homemaker...
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Irene Kiefer celebrates 100th birthday at Cumberland Presbyterian
(Local News ~ 10/16/15)
Happy birthday to Irene Kiefer, who is now 100 years of age, and may she have many more. Keifer, friends and family met Sunday, Oct. 11 at Cumberland Presbyterian Church to celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime event. According to Martha McCord, one of her lifelong friends, "Irene is a remarkable 100-year-old!" Although she can no longer live alone (she uses a wheelchair and a walker), she is still a vibrant, alert lady with a sharp mind and pleasant personality. ...
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United Way of Northwest Tenn. kicks off campaign
(Local News ~ 10/16/15)
United Way of Northwest Tennessee kicked off its annual fundraising campaign, Wednesday, Oct. 14 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Prior to the meeting, Firestone Industrial Products of Dyersburg presented a check in the amount of $2,000 to the Northwest Tennessee United Way, on behalf of their parent company Bridgestone...
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Newbern Depot to be open on Sunday
(Local News ~ 10/16/15)
The Newbern Depot Museum will be open on Sunday, Oct. 18, from noon to 3 pm. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. A total of seven model trains will be operating, and the museum will have its railroad and Newbern city history exhibits on display...
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Woman faces felony charges after attempting to run over officer
(Local News ~ 10/16/15)
An incident beginning with an attempt to apprehend a suspect wanted on multiple warrants turned dangerous on Wednesday afternoon when a woman allegedly attempted to run over a Dyersburg police officer. The end result was Brian Robertson, the suspect wanted by police, was able to escape before being captured, while the woman, Haleaka Tidwell, was ultimately arrested and charged with felony evading arrest, aggravated assault and driving on a revoked license, second offense...
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