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Dyersburg sweeps Lady Hornets to advance to 13AA title match
(High School Sports ~ 10/05/16)
The Lady Trojans took the next step to their ninth straight district championship as Dyersburg opened the District 13AA Tournament at Milan with a three-set sweep over South Gibson on Tuesday night. The Lady Trojans dominated the first two sets, taking the first 25-8 before controlling the second set thoroughly with a 25-4 win. Dyersburg then closed out South Gibson with a 25-15 win in the third set...
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Rallies a-plenty as Lady Choctaws repeat as District 13AAA champions
(High School Sports ~ 10/05/16)
JASON PEEVYHOUSE jpeevyhouse@stategazette.com After being lightly tested at best in semifinal action earlier in the afternoon, the Lady Choctaws were forced to play from behind the entire match, but still took only three sets to despatch Munford in the District 13AAA Championship at Dyer County High School on Tuesday afternoon...
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On the Record
(Court News ~ 10/05/16)
Sarah R. Anderson, speeding, paid Mioka A. Armstrong-Catching, speeding, failed to appear Lindsay N. Atwell, speeding, registration expired, continued Bocar Bah, safety rules and regulations, failed to appear Matthew L. Bane, speeding, paid Billy W. Bivens, seat belt law, paid...
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Obituaries for October 5, 2016
(Obituary ~ 10/05/16)
Chuck Canady, 54 of Unionville, Tennessee died on Monday, October 3, 2016, at his residence in Unionville, Tennessee. Born Thursday, April 5, 1962 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was a forklift driver for Crafco of Halls, Tennessee. Funeral services for Mr. ...
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Trimble board OKs changes to municipal code, hears presentation on emergency preparedness
(Local News ~ 10/05/16)
Late Monday afternoon, the Trimble Board of Mayor and Aldermen welcomed a relatively light agenda including short discussion regarding updates to Chapter 2- Beer, in the municipal code book, a presentation on emergency preparedness, departmental updates, and a review of the September financial report.
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Country, rockabilly all-star opens Newbern Opry Saturday
(Local News ~ 10/05/16)
Being tucked away here in Northwest Tennessee, sometimes trying to find ways to entertain ourselves on the weekend can be a tall task. Attempting to locate something that's family friendly and cost-efficient is almost impossible, that is, until now.
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First Christian 'Pumpkin Patch' proceeds to provide 300 Thanksgiving meals
(Local News ~ 10/05/16)
It's that time of year again! Members of First Christian Church, located at 1200 Community Park Road, have officially launched their annual Pumpkin Patch fundraiser, designed to help raise money that will later be used to provide hundreds of families with a Thanksgiving dinner this November.
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Dot Foods partners with Alzheimer's Association for fundraising trivia challenge
(Local News ~ 10/05/16)
Each and every year the lives of over 5 million individuals across the nation are impacted severely in the wake of Alzheimer's disease. In honor of late Dot Foods founder Robert Tracy, whose passing was directly correlated to the devastating disease, Dot Foods has partnered with the Alzheimer's Association in an effort to eradicate the disease by helping to raise much needed funding for further ALZ research.
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'Super' Jude Fun Run slated Saturday
(Local News ~ 10/05/16)
The Super Jude Family Fun Run is set for this upcoming Saturday, Oct. 8, at 8 a.m. The family-friendly, superhero-themed run will take place at First Christian Church in Dyersburg. The fun run is a fundraiser for Rhizo Kids International, a charitable organization formed to raise awareness and research for Rhizomelic Chondrodysplasia Punctata (RCDP).
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Public hearings set, bid OK'd at city board meeting
(Local News ~ 10/05/16)
The City of Dyersburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen convened on Monday, Oct. 3 in the Municipal Building Courtroom at 7 p.m. Presiding over the meeting was city Mayor John Holden. All aldermen and alderwoman were present, with the exception of Bob Kirk, Mike Morgan, and Robert Taylor Jr.
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Newbern Police receive $15,000 grant from GHSO
(Local News ~ 10/05/16)
Recently, officers of the Newbern Police Department were proud to announce the receipt of grant funding totaling $15,000 that will now go toward the purchase of much-needed equipment.
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Football season providing exciting moments
(High School Sports ~ 10/05/16)
One of the greatest times of the year for local sports fans is when football season arrives. Locally, both respective programs at Dyer County and Dyersburg seem to always enter the campaign with high expectations, and fans are eager to get the current season underway...
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