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Legendary Choctaw head coach Ab Davis passes away
(High School Sports ~ 05/25/16)
The Dyer County football community lost one of its most important and long-time members as legendary Choctaw head coach Ab Davis passed away on Sunday evening at his home. Davis, who is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sally Davis, came to Newbern High School in 1962 after spending time as an assistant coach in Henry County...
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Ross places 7th in decathlon, Simmons 9th in pentathlon
(High School Sports ~ 05/25/16)
After coming into this week's Class A-AA State Decathlon at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro seeded No. 12, Dyersburg High School's Jaque Ross climbed through the standings to finish in seventh place when the event ended on Tuesday afternoon...
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Lady Trojans face deja vu, do-or-die against Union County
(High School Sports ~ 05/25/16)
As the Lady Trojans head into this morning's win-or-go-home battle with Union County, the situation is not one that the juniors and seniors on the club have not been in before as they will have to fight their way through the consolation bracket after Tuesday's 5-3 loss to DeKalb County in the opening game of the TSSAA Class AA State Tournament in Murfreesboro.
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Lady Trojan bats struggle as DHS falls in opening round
(High School Sports ~ 05/25/16)
While the Lady Trojans would like a repeat of their 2014 Class AA State Title run, Dyersburg's softball team will now have to do it just like they did two years ago after giving up some costly early runs and struggling at the plate which doomed the Lady Trojans to a 5-3 loss to DeKalb County on Tuesday evening in the first round of the 2016 TSSAA Class AA State Softball Tournament in Murfreesboro.
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Obituaries for May 25, 2016
(Obituary ~ 05/25/16)
Mary Jo "Baker" Blankenship, 79 of Fort Smith, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016. She was born November 15, 1936 in Dyersburg, TN to the late Joe and Margaret Eudaly Jowers. She was a protestant and was a healthcare administrator in the healthcare industry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two husbands, William Levi Baker Sr. and Edwin Blankenship...
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On the Record
(Court News ~ 05/25/16)
Jerome Woods, 42, and Laura Nicole Smith, 39 Forrest Nelson Coleman II, 26, and Kayla Brooke McCuiston, 23 Cary Lee Bane, 52, and Audry Elaine Henson Ross, 45 William Chase Burns, 21, and Taylor Dallas Faulkner, 23 Ethan Tyler Mulvaney, 25, and Brittney Lynn Rummells, 25...
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TCAT hosts annual fish fry
(Local News ~ 05/25/16)
A crowd of hundreds gathered at Tennessee College of Applied Technology last Thursday to celebrate the school's annual Fish Fry event. Among those present for the event were Dyersburg City Schools Director Neel Durbin, State Rep. Bill Sanderson, Dyer County Mayor Chris Young, Dyer County Sheriff Jeff Box, Dyersburg Alderman Bob Kirk, and Sen. Mark Norris.
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Discovery Park announces Memorial weekend events
(Local News ~ 05/25/16)
UNION CITY, Tenn. - World War II ended 71 years ago, lasted six years and claimed more than 60 million lives from 1939 until 1945, making it the deadliest conflict in modern history. Most baby boomers grew up hearing war stories from their grandparents, who are now in their 80s and 90s, or are no longer alive. For younger Americans, World War II is perhaps one of the most life-changing chapters in their history textbook...
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Local prayer group celebrates 50 years of dedicated community outreach
(Local News ~ 05/25/16)
Littie Burkhead, a 92-year-old Dyersburg resident, has spent a lifetime devoted to her faith, and for the past 50 years, she has hosted a weekly prayer meeting that has helped transform and uplift the lives of individuals in Dyer County, as well as throughout the world.
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Calling all campers! WinShape Day Camp to be held at DHS June 6-10
(Local News ~ 05/25/16)
Established in 1985 by Chick-fil-A founder, S. Truett Cathy, WinShape Day Camp serves to develop character, deepen Christian faith, and foster relationships with others. By partnering with local churches and Chick-fil-A operators, WinShape Day Camp offers the ultimate day camp experience.
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ELF program to help 4- and 5-year-olds continue learning
(Local News ~ 05/25/16)
Early Literacy for Families (ELF) is a free program helping 4- and 5-year-old students continue the learning process. This program will begin May 31 and end July 1, and take place between the hours of 8:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. Monday through Friday. Children can be registered by calling Lyn Taylor at 731-286-3600 or contacting Dyersburg Primary School at 731-286-3615...
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Suspect opens fire at Oakview Recreation Center in Newbern
(Local News ~ 05/25/16)
The quiet town of Newbern was shaken Saturday night as local law officials were forced to seek cover from an unknown subject who opened fire at Oakview Recreational Center.
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Lady Trojans get back to what got them to the dance
(High School Sports ~ 05/25/16)
The cliché that first comes to mind is "what a difference a day makes." Granted, it's not I or any of the black and gold faithful that made the trip up here on Tuesday afternoon can say that the Lady Trojans played terrible during their opening afternoon loss to DeKalb County because that would not be true...
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Lady Trojan defense doing the dirty work for Dyersburg
(High School Sports ~ 05/25/16)
After two innings on Tuesday during the Lady Trojans' loss to DeKalb County in the first round of the Class AA Softball Tournament in Murfreesboro, the Dyersburg defense seemed to have some jitters as they played in the state tournament.
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Lady Trojans fight off elimination with 3-1 victory
(High School Sports ~ 05/25/16)
The Lady Trojans bounced back from their disappointing loss in opening-round action at the TSSAA Class AA Softball Tournament in Murfreesboro, correcting the early errors they suffered on Tuesday and passed the bat on the offensive side on their way to a 3-1 win over Union County in consolation bracket action on Wednesday morning.
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Residents of The Highlands welcome Discovery Park wildlife
(Local News ~ 05/25/16)
Wednesday morning, residents of The Highlands Health and Rehabilitation Center welcomed Discovery Park representative Lindsey Bowie, who showcased some of the museum's amphibious and reptilian inhabitants including Little Betty, a red-eared slider turtle, 'Mags', a small box turtle, and 'Rex', a native brown lizard that will soon be released into the wild.
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Cub Scout Adventure Camp set June 20-24
(Local News ~ 05/25/16)
Cub Scout Adventure Camp will be held June 20-24 at the Oakview Recreation Center in Newbern. The camp will be held 4--9 p.m. Monday through Friday. The camper fee of only $75 includes snacks, camper T-shirt, patch, insurance, all program supplies and fun activities. The early bird fee is $60 if paid by June 1. This camp is for boys that will be in grades 1-5 in the fall...
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Newbern Police Dept. celebrates 30 years of seat belt enforcement
(Local News ~ 05/25/16)
The Newbern Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to increase seat belt reinforcement from May 23 to June 5, a time surrounding one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. "If you ask the family members of those unrestrained people who were killed in crashes, they'll tell you that they wish their loved ones had buckled up," said Patrolman Danny Tippit...
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Rover Run raises $2100 for Humane Society
(Local News ~ 05/25/16)
RACHEL TOWNSEND rtownsend@stategazette.com Saturday morning, clear skies and warm weather encouraged hundreds of local residents to gather at Okeena Park in celebration of the 6th Annual Rover Run and the Bark in the Park event. Proceeds from the annual event go toward the benefit of the Dyer County Humane Society...
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