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Lady Choctaws, boys blow out Milan
(High School Sports ~ 12/16/15)
With a light week heading into the Christmas break and holiday tournament schedule, the two Dyer County teams made quick work of their lone opponent on the docket this week, winning both of Tuesday night's games by over 40 points. In girls' action, the Lady Choctaws busted the game open after a close first quarter for a 61-17 win over Milan. In the nightcap, a big run to open the game set the tone as the Choctaws dominated the Bulldogs 85-36...
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Obituaries for December 16, 2015
(Obituary ~ 12/16/15)
Shirley Faye Martin, 75, of Dyersburg, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2015 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was retired from Wal-Mart of Dyersburg with the Customer Service Department and was a Pentecostal. Services for Ms. Shirley will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in the chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home with Bro. Udell Holmes officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery...
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On the Record
(Court News ~ 12/16/15)
Kenneth C. Hipps, intentional tampering, removal, vandalism to device, criminal impersonation, schedule II drugs, burglary, evading arrest risk of death or injury, reckless endangerment, driving on revoked license, speeding, reckless driving, seat belt law, open container law, financial responsibility law, improper passing, obedience to any required traffic control device, registration certificate, crossing highway divider, failure to use turn signal, continued...
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Newbern Depot to open Friday night
(Local News ~ 12/16/15)
The Newbern Depot Museum will be open this Friday night, Dec. 18, from 6-8 p.m. Several model trains will be operating, there will be Lego toy sets displayed, and the depot will be decorated for Christmas. Admission is free. The north-end freight room portion of the depot will be closed for a private function, however.
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Residents gather for Trimble's 'Community Christmas' event
(Local News ~ 12/16/15)
Trimble recently celebrated its 'Community Christmas' event. Loaded with fun and creative holiday activities that were enjoyed throughout the entire community, this event proved to be a great success. Sponsored by Team Trimble, events for the day featured a candy cane walk, family photos at Trimble's historic covered bridge, ticket raffle, Christmas crafts, train rides on the Polar Express, holiday caroling, and a community dinner, held at the Trimble Community Center...
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DHS honor student receives 'Good Citizen' award from DAR
(Local News ~ 12/16/15)
Congratulations to Dyersburg High School senior Amanda Dunn, daughter of Ken and Beth Dunn, for winning the "Good Citizen" award from the Key Corner chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). She will now advance to the Chickasaw District DAR competition...
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2nd winner in Transitions '12 Days of Christmas' fundraiser selected
(Local News ~ 12/16/15)
Transitions development director Linda Flowers, along with the help of Burks Beverage marketing and sales director Wendy Brock, picked local resident Wanda Brewer's name from Tuesday's '12 Days of Christmas' ticket raffle. Winners for the event are broadcasted each morning at 9 on the hour through Burks Broadcasting 101.7 FM/1450 AM Radio...
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County school board tells of administrative changes for 2016
(Local News ~ 12/16/15)
Dyer County High School Principal Peggy Dodds has recently announced her retirement. In light Dodds' decision to retire, the Dyer County Board of Education has recently released a variety of administrative changes that will be going into effect Jan. 1 of 2016...
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Hedge announces plans to retire as superintendent
(Local News ~ 12/16/15)
Dyer County School Superintendent Dr. Dwight Hedge has announced plans to retire, effective on June 30, 2016. Hedge recently presented a letter to Dyer County Board of Education Chairman Mike McLaughlin with his intentions to make the 2015 school year his last...
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