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Three Oaks boys remain unbeaten in split with Union City Middle School
(High School Sports ~ 12/20/15)
The Three Oaks Choctaws continued their undefeated start to the regular season, picking up a conference road win on Thursday night with a 54-40 victory at Union City in middle school action. The win moves the Choctaws record to 11-0 on the year. The Tornadoes held the pace early, countering four points from Tre Swift as well as buckets from Laquinton Wells, Julian Bond and Devrick Cliff to take an 11-10 lead after the opening quarter...
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Northview cruises in sweep over Falcons, Lady Falcons
(High School Sports ~ 12/20/15)
The Northview Choctaws and Lady Choctaws got back on the winning track when they returned to their homecourt on Thursday night as the two teams picked up wins over Lake County in the final game before Christmas break. In boys action, the Choctaws hit nine three-pointers on their way to a 65-39 win over the Falcons. Earlier in the night, the Northview girls rebounded from their last-second loss earlier in the week with a 38-17 win over Lake County...
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Time is winding down on the first half of season, 2015
(High School Sports ~ 12/20/15)
A quick look at the calendar tells me a couple of things. First of all, I had better get on the move if everyone on my Christmas list is going to get something from me. Second, while many of you are reading this on a fine Sunday afternoon, this intrepid sports editor will be in a theater watching the newest installment of the greatest science-fiction franchise that has ever been created. ...
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Third-quarter surge propels Trojans past Caruthersville in Border Wars opening night
(High School Sports ~ 12/20/15)
Down by as much as 11 in the third quarter against Caruthersville in the first night of the Border Wars at Dyersburg High School, the Trojans surged back behind 14 points from D.J. Swift in the third quarter to end the frame in a tie before dominating the final eight minutes on the way to a 66-53 win over the Tigers...
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Newbern board makes right decision
(Local News ~ 12/20/15)
Earlier this week while on the way to God's country to cover the special-called meeting of the Newbern Board of Mayor and Aldermen, thoughts of wishing the road was being traveled to cover a football or basketball game instead kept running through my mind...
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Hundreds of residents gather for 'Feed the Need' food drive
(Local News ~ 12/20/15)
Hundreds of Dyersburg residents persevered the cold early-morning air as they made their way to the Dyer County Fairgrounds for the 'Feed the Need' food drive Thursday morning. Located inside of the Family and Consumer Science building, this monthly event is held by local organizations and charities that are on a mission to eradicate hunger in our area...
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Chamber holds Holiday After Hours as latest 'Star Wars' hits the big screens
(Local News ~ 12/20/15)
Thursday, Dec. 17, the Lannom Center was alive with good food, fun and 70 door-prize gifts donated by local businesses and organizations. Holly Comer, with the State Gazette, won a grand prize Yeti cooler and another attendee won a grand prize 32-inch bright, flat-screen TV, both donated by the Chamber. Santa Claus (aka Jeff Jones) showed up for Christmas photo opportunities...
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Bikini Bottoms off-road park to host international Formula Off-Road event
(Local News ~ 12/20/15)
Thursday, Dec. 17, at the Lannom Center a meeting to promote tourism in West Tennessee was held. Kevin Triplett, commissioner of tourist development for the state of Tennessee, and Marty Marbry, the West Tennessee regional manager for tourist development, met with local government officials, business owners and Chamber of Commerce members to discuss promotion prospects for drawing visitors to West Tennessee...
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Obituaries for December 20, 2015
(Obituary ~ 12/20/15)
George J. Wojcicki, of St. Louis, Mo., formerly of Dyersburg, died peacefully at home on Monday, December 7, 2015 at the age of 86. Loving husband of the late Shirley I. Wojcicki (nee Means); beloved father of Rick (Anita) Edwards, Sheri Howard, Carol Manson and Cathy (Michael) Taber; grandfather of 7; great-grandfather of 16; uncle of Steven (Mary) Means and Mark (Kathy) Means and great-uncle of 6. ...
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