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Lady Trojans celebrate senior night with win over Milan
(High School Sports ~ 09/30/16)
JASON PEEVYHOUSE jpeevyhouse@stategazette.com With postseason play beginning next Tuesday at Milan High School, the Lady Trojans celebrated senior night in their home finale, dominating the Lady Bulldogs -- the hosts of this year's District 13AA Tournament with a convincing three-set sweep on Thursday night in the Terry Glover Gymnasium...
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Dyer County begins stretch run of must-win games
(High School Sports ~ 09/30/16)
JASON PEEVYHOUSE jpeevyhouse@stategazette.com While the calendar may still read September, tonight's matchup between the Choctaws and Chester County at Choctaw Stadium could have an impact on the playoffs which are still over a month away. Dyer County's losses to Hardin County, Haywood and last week to Jackson Northside have put the Choctaws in a position where they will need to win the remaining four games on their schedule to have a shot at reaching the playoffs...
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Obituaries for September 30, 2016
(Obituary ~ 09/30/16)
Marjorie Daugherty Davenport, age 84, of Dyersburg died Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at her home in Dyersburg. Marjorie was born August 16, 1932 in Crockett Co., TN. She is the daughter of the late William Henry and the late Mary O. (Cates) Riley. Marjorie was a beautician and cosmetology instructor at Dyersburg High School for over 21 years...
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DSCC hosts 16-17 annual fund kickoff reception
(Local News ~ 09/30/16)
Dyersburg State Community College held a kickoff reception for its 2016-17 Annual Fund Sept. 20 at the Red Brick House in Dyersburg. John Tucker (pictured), 2015-16 co-chair of the Annual Fund Campaign, announced that Sandy Tarkington (not pictured) will be the upcoming chair of the 2016-17 Campaign. During 2015-16, volunteers raised more than $1.3 million for the DSCC Annual Fund, which supports programs and scholarships for DSCC students.
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Local author leads new club at McIver's Grant Public Library
(Local News ~ 09/30/16)
Middle school students interested in art and writing were recently treated to a fun and informative session led by local author Lowell Tillman Jr. in the Kids Zone at McIver's Grant Public Library.
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Dyer County Recycles welcomes Bell for 'upcycling' presentation
(Local News ~ 09/30/16)
In recent months, a new organization has emerged from within the Dyer County community, and members are on the move! Ready and willing to make changes that will not only help the community, but the environment as well, this organization is taking great strides to facilitate a comprehensive recycling program that will, in turn, provide Dyer County residents with a cleaner, healthier place to live, and they call themselves 'Dyer County Recycles'.
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County forms committee to focus on community charity
(Local News ~ 09/30/16)
Early Tuesday morning, a large group of county officeholders convened for discussion pertaining community involvement. Spearheaded by Dyer County Mayor Chris Young, these newly formed committees will now be working alongside county employees to raise funds for local charities and non-profits in an effort to make a lasting and positive impact on Dyer County.
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Protestors gather at debut of Carson and Barnes Circus
(Local News ~ 09/30/16)
While some residents have highly awaited this year's return of the Carson and Barnes Circus, there were two individuals who held no reservations in expressing their dislike for the animal exhibit, deeming their tactics for training and performance as nothing short of 'torture' and 'forms of punishment.'
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Newbern officers receive rapid-response rifle training
(Local News ~ 09/30/16)
Late Wednesday afternoon, members of the Newbern Police Department completed their final phase in the rapid-response rifle training program, instructed by Newbern Police Lt. Rob Harrison.
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Trojans look to snap short streak against No. 4 Bulldogs
(High School Sports ~ 09/30/16)
JASON PEEVYHOUSE jpeevyhouse@stategazette.com It doesn't get much bigger than the game scheduled for tonight at J.C. Sawyers Stadium as Dyersburg welcomes 7-3A rival Milan to town with major playoff implications on the line between the two teams, who each enter with identical 2-1 regional marks as well as 5-1 overall records...
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