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Lady Choctaws season ends in regional semifinals
(High School Sports ~ 10/21/15)
The Dyer County girls soccer program had already made progress during the 2015 season, like reaching the regional tournament for the first time in five seasons. But, that season came to an end on Tuesday night as the Lady Choctaws fell to Arlington 8-1 in the Region 7AAA semifinals...
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Dyersburg rally falls short in region semifinal
(High School Sports ~ 10/21/15)
Despite being down multiple goals for much of the game, the Lady Trojans never folded as the Dyersburg soccer players even rallied from three goals down in the waning minutes to cut the lead down and have a shot at tying the game before falling 4-3 in the Region 7-A-AA semifinals at J.C. Sawyers Stadium on Tuesday night...
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Lucky No. 7: Lady Trojans hope seventh trip will be the one
(High School Sports ~ 10/21/15)
The trip down 412 to I-40 to I-65 has become a familiar one for head coach Marilyn Liljenquist and the Dyersburg Lady Trojan volleyball team, as the Region 7AA champs packed up and headed to Murfreesboro for the seventh straight season on Tuesday afternoon in preparation for their quest for a state title which begins today at Middle Tennessee State University...
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Dyer County school fall festivals coming up
(Local News ~ 10/21/15)
With Halloween right around the corner, it's time for all the little guys and ghouls to begin their pre-Halloween festivities. Dyer County elementary schools will be hosting fall festival events for everyone in the community to attend. Kids are encouraged to show up in their spookiest trick-or-treat attire, as contests will be held at each school for 'best costume'. ...
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Obituaries for October 21, 2015
(Obituary ~ 10/21/15)
Dr. James H. Smith, 76, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at Methodist Lebonheur Germantown. Born April 7, 1939 to the late Raleigh Nevin and Louise Heacker Smith in Oliver Springs, TN. He attended the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and graduated from UT College of Medicine in 1964. ...
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'Go girl go' Rhonda Perry 'Runs for Funds' to help St. Jude
(Local News ~ 10/21/15)
Rhonda Summers Perry, an attorney and former resident of Dyersburg, is in training for her first marathon. Though her and husband Marcus Perry now live in Dallas, Texas, she has registered to run the St. Jude Marathon on Dec. 5 in Memphis, Tenn. This weekend her family, friends and neighbors gathered together at the vacant lot in south Dyersburg where the family house used to be, before it was destroyed by the flood of 2010. ...
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House fire claims nine dogs
(Local News ~ 10/21/15)
Occurring at approximately 1 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, a disastrous fire broke out at 4995 Newbern-RoEllen Road, the residence of Kim and Maggie Craig. Neighbors who witnessed smoke coming from the house immediately dialed authorities for help. Both Newbern and Dyer County fire departments responded to call but were unable to extinguish the fire before a heavy amount of damage had been incurred to the home. ...
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Police arrest duo after receiving tip
(Local News ~ 10/21/15)
The Dyersburg Police Street Crimes Unit arrested two Dyersburg residents following a tip regarding the sale of drugs in a neighborhood that has recently formed a Neighborhood Watch program. Brenton Bell, 23, 701 Sampson Ave., Apartment 3, and Tailor Smith, 22, were both charged with felon in possession of a firearm, simple possession of cocaine, and possession of marijuana with intent to sell...
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Authorities seek suspect charged with attempted first-degree murder
(Local News ~ 10/21/15)
On Monday, October 19, at approximately 7 p.m., members of the Dyersburg Police Department responded to the 400 block of Connell Ave., where a reported shooting had occurred. On Tuesday afternoon, authorities secured a warrant for the suspect in the shootings, Bobby J. Claybrook, who has been charged with attempted 1st degree murder...
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Dyer Co. residents warned of illegal tire dumping
(Local News ~ 10/21/15)
Early Tuesday morning, Dyer County Building Official Daniel Cobb, received a phone call from Mayor Chris Young in regard to an excess amount of tires that had apparently been dumped behind the city's tire trailer. "There were 15 tires there Thursday. When I got there today there were about 300," stated Cobb...
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At the Shelter
(Features ~ 10/21/15)
Patches (64173) is a cute feist mix. He has a bobtail and is about 7 months old, very friendly and ready to play with everyone. Patches was picked up as a stray. Duke (64097) is a big tan-and-white dog. He is heartworm negative and was picked up as a stray. If you like big dogs, you will love Duke. Come and see him today. Abby (30147) is a beautiful young Siamese kitten about 3 months old. She is very sociable and loves to be held...
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On the Record
(Court News ~ 10/21/15)
James Robert Daugherty, 72, and Martha Carolyn Martin Garner, 71 John Jeffrey Little, 57, and Nancy Lou Carson, 54 Michael William D Calhoun, 33, and Tammy Sheree Barbee, 41 Taylor Ryan Wilkerson, 24, and Trista Lynn Ferguson, 24 Barton Lane Fowler, 49, and Joanne Louise Ciechan Burnette, 49...
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Dyer County FFA to hold 'barn-warming' event Nov. 7
(Local News ~ 10/21/15)
Sponsored by the Dyer County FFA Alumni, there will be a 'barn-warming' event on Saturday, Nov. 7. Events will kick off at 3 p.m. All proceeds will go toward the benefit of Dyer County FFA students and programs including scholarships, student incentive awards, FFA SAEP, and help with animal projects...
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Free dental work for veterans Nov. 11
(Local News ~ 10/21/15)
Dr. Scott Self and his staff at West Tennessee Dental Group want to honor our veterans on Nov. 11, 2015 by providing free dental care. They will begin scheduling appointments as of today. Veterans are asked to call early so that any preliminary paperwork or medical issues can be addressed prior to their scheduled appointment time. ...
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