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First Look Scrimmage moved up due to weather
(High School Sports ~ 08/12/16)
With heavy rains forecasted for Saturday evening into Sunday, the West Family Care First Look Scrimmage schedule has been moved up in hopes of avoiding the inclement weather. The games will now begin at noon with Gibson County facing Northview followed by Crockett County and Bemis at 1 p.m...
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Lady Choctaw volleyball looks to follow up record-setting season
(High School Sports ~ 08/12/16)
The 2015 season was a memorable one for the Dyer County volleyball program. In addition to setting a new season record for wins, the Lady Choctaws came within one match of advancing to the school's first-ever state tournament as they fell in substate action to Houston.
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Coach Branham had stories, yes, but he also offered lasting advice
(High School Sports ~ 08/12/16)
Last Sunday, after receiving an early-morning phone call with the news longtime educator as well as coach, Jeff Branham, had passed away, a time of reflection took place as memories of the diehard Trojan fan and supporter began to come to mind. Over the past week on social media, there were so many tributes and posts regarding just how much coach Branham touched the lives of others. ...
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Trojans, Choctaws ready for jamborees
(High School Sports ~ 08/12/16)
After tonight, the games will count as the Dyer County Choctaws and the Dyersburg Trojans close out their preseason schedules with jamboree action in Jackson and here at Dyersburg High School. Dyer County will be the first local team in action as the Choctaws will make their annual trip down to Jackson to take part in the Sports Plus Jamboree.
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Obituaries for August 12, 2016
(Obituary ~ 08/12/16)
Mamie Lee McDonald, 96, of Dyersburg died Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at Dyersburg Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 12, 2016 at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church with visitation starting at 9:30 a.m.. Online condolences are available on our website -- www.curryfuneral.com. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements...
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Employer retirement education plays key role in long-term financial success
(Business ~ 08/12/16)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A new study by Ramsey Solutions, a leading company in financial education, finds that employees with access to financial and retirement education have less stress, more savings and more confidence than those without access. Results show 40 percent of workers say their employers do not provide any type of retirement or financial education and seven out of 10 workers with zero retirement savings do not have access to retirement education from their employers...
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Southern Accent Chapter of ABWA installs 2016-2017 officers
(Business ~ 08/12/16)
The Southern Accent Chapter of American Business Women's Association recently installed new officers for 2016-2017. Sheridan Harris will serve as chapter secretary, Jessica Harrison as vice president, Natalie Patterson as chapter president, and Melissa Rice filled the office of chapter treasurer...
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Heckethorn Manufacturing celebrates 60 years of business in Dyer County
(Business ~ 08/12/16)
Heckethorn Manufacturing, leading design and manufacturer of metal parts for the automotive and other industries, celebrates 60 years of making metal matter in Dyersburg. During this time, Heckethorn has supplied over 60 million pieces annually and manufactured over 2,000 unique products specializing in tube forming, solid rod forming, robotic and mig welding as well as progressive stamping for the automotive and heavy truck industry...
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