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Obituaries for December 30, 2015
(Obituary ~ 12/30/15)
Marie Corrine Irvan, age 86, passed away Saturday morning, Dec. 26, 2015 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born February 12, 1929 in Dyer County, Tennessee, was a graduate of Dyersburg High School, and of the Arizona State University. She was preceded in death by husband, Bill Irvan, son, Bruce Irvan, parents Charles and Irene Tucker, brothers Russell L. Tucker and Charles Max Tucker...
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On the Record
(Court News ~ 12/30/15)
Ashley Nicol Armour, aggravated assault, dismissed Kimberly L. leanne Barnes, theft of property under $500, 11 months, 29 days suspended, supervised probation and court costs Jamie Luanne Benthal, violation of probation, 15 days, extend probation and court costs...
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Escaped horse enjoys temporary holiday
(Local News ~ 12/30/15)
This horse was seen grazing just off Hwy 104 west between Dyersburg and Finley, Wednesday morning, temporarily enjoying freedom before witnesses say he was returned to quarters.
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'A Charlie Brown Christmas' party
(Local News ~ 12/30/15)
The Dyer County Democratic Party sponsored a free Christmas party and showing of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' to several disadvantaged children at the McIver's Grant Public Library Dec. 10. Food, drinks and delicious Christmas cookies were served.
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Bringing in the New Year with old traditions
(Local News ~ 12/30/15)
Americans across the globe will soon find themselves staring anxiously at the hands of the clock, awaiting the arrival of a new year; bringing with it, the promise and hope of a fresh new start. Watching the clock count down to the final second of the last minute of the ending hour, we find ourselves rejoicing among those closest to us, together embracing the dawn of new possibilities for the upcoming year. ...
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Many contrails equal many planes on Christmas Eve
(Local News ~ 12/30/15)
Christmas Eve morning, Dec. 24, after severe weather the previous night, a dozen contrails were visible convening toward the southern horizon in Dyersburg. Ironically, the nexAir sign, on Hwy 51 Bypass, just happened to be located beneath the beautiful display. ...
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Collision with car leaves girl on bike in ICU
(Local News ~ 12/30/15)
Devastating the lives of an entire family, a 16-year-old girl was critically injured at approximately 6:46 p.m. last Saturday after being hit by a vehicle driven by 26-year-old Shaun Fine, while riding her bike. According to Dyersburg Police Department, the teen had been riding her bike through the parking lot of Dyersburg Ford. ...
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Pre-Evacuation Notice, Urgent Flood Advisory issued for Dyersburg, portions of Dyer County
(Local News ~ 12/30/15)
On Tuesday, Dec. 29, at 12:30 p.m. a Pre-Evacuation Notice and Urgent Flood Advisory was issued by Dyersburg Emergency Operations, and authorized by Dyersburg Mayor John Holden. The Pre-Evacuation Notice stated: "Persons who live in the following areas should make preparations NOW for a likely evacuation request that MAY be issued in the next 72 hours, due to potential flooding along the Forked Deer River. ...
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Rebels run past Choctaws in Lions Club semis
(High School Sports ~ 12/30/15)
Obion County Central showed why they are considered one of the better boys teams this season as they handed Dyer County the biggest loss of the McCord era, a 91-57 defeat in the semifinals of the 51st Annual Martin Lions Club Christmas Tournament on Tuesday...
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Dyersburg falls to Lausanne in Christmas tournament semis
(High School Sports ~ 12/30/15)
A late second-quarter run to end the first half by the Lady Lynx set the tone for the rest of the semifinal game on Tuesday night as the Lady Trojans fell behind at the half then could not overtake Lausanne as Dyersburg fell 64-53 in the Yates General Appliance & Furniture Lady Trojan Christmas Classic at Dyersburg High School...
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Trojans split in opening day of First Southern National Bank Classic
(High School Sports ~ 12/30/15)
With the brackets at the First Southern National Bank Christmas Classic starting a day later than most tournaments, the Dyersburg Trojans had a busy day on Tuesday, taking the court twice in Russellville, Ky. Unlucky or not, 13 was the key number on the tournament's first day for Dyersburg as the Trojans dropped the opening game of the tournament, falling 50-37 to Springfield (Tenn.) before coming back on Tuesday night and winning 49-36 over St. Mary's (Ky.) in the consolation bracket...
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Dyer County girls dominate St. Cecilia, advance to Lions Club title game
(High School Sports ~ 12/30/15)
The Lady Choctaws have a chance to claim their second Christmas Tournament title of the holiday break tonight after a dominating performance in the second day of pool play gave Dyer County's girls a 61-27 win over St. Cecilia on Tuesday afternoon in the Martin Lions Club Christmas Tournament at Westview High School...
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Shoot Dyer County submissions begin in January
(Local News ~ 12/30/15)
Photographers are invited to show off their talents by entering photos in the Dyersburg-Dyer County Photography Club's seventh annual Shoot Dyer County Photography Contest. During the month of January photos can be submitted for entry in the contest. Photos will then be displayed at Dyersburg State Community College LRC in February with the community having the chance to vote for the People's Choice Winner during this time...
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