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At the Shelter
(Features ~ 04/06/17)
This is the time of year for a lot of new kittens, puppies, young dogs, young cats and both dog and cat expectant mothers to be surrendered. Please help reduce the Shelter population by neutering, spaying and adopting. The Shelter can always use supplies. ...
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Dyer County, DHS compete in Racer Relays
(High School Sports ~ 04/06/17)
Both local track teams competed in the annual Racer Relays in Murray, Ky. on Saturday as both the Choctaw and Trojan teams had strong showings, including record-breaking jumps from Dyersburg senior Jaque Ross and Choctaw Vinson Taylor. Ross broke the meet’s record for the triple jump, leaping for a mark of 45 feet, 1 inch during the competition, taking first in the event...
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Dyersburg bats blast Lady Chargers
(High School Sports ~ 04/06/17)
The Dyersburg Lady Trojans improved their District 13AA record to 2-1 on the season as they handed Westview a 14-3 thumping in Martin on Tuesday night. “We’re just focusing on one game at a time right now with our district games,” Dyersburg head coach Matthew Shearon said. “We fell down in the standings early, but we’ve done a really good job of going to work in practice and focusing on our swing.”...
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Obituaries for April 6, 2017
(Obituary ~ 04/06/17)
Mr. Tommy Dale Criswell, 65 of Dyersburg, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at his residence. He was born June 5, 1951 to the late Sam O. and Lee Ruby Murley Criswell. He was a retired CPA with the State of Tennessee. He was a graduate of University of Memphis, and he was a guitarist. He is married to Lou Ann Shull Criswell who survives him...
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DHS highlights CTE Programs as building blocks to community
(Local News ~ 04/06/17)
Do you remember agriculture classes, home economics, shop, and auto-mechanics classes? Do you remember your teachers? Those were the classes that focused mainly on helping a student learn a skill that could lead to success in a chosen career path. Those were the teachers who believed that students who developed a useful skill were better prepared to contribute in a meaningful way to their careers, families, and communities. ...
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DHS DECA teams advance to international competition
(Local News ~ 04/06/17)
BRANDON HUTCHESON bhutcheson@stategazette.com After a successful run in the state competition in Chattanooga, 10 members of the Dyersburg High School DECA organization will advance to the International DECA Competition in Anaheim, California from April 24 – May 1...
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Mall to host Easter Bunny and more in April
(Local News ~ 04/06/17)
BRANDON HUTCHESON bhutcheson@stategazette.com During the month of April, the Dyersburg Mall will be hopping with activity, as they will host a variety of events for those of all ages. The Easter Bunny will be at the mall over the next two weekends, taking photos with local little ones at the center court. The schedule is as follows:...
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First Downtown Spring Fling set this weekend
(Local News ~ 04/06/17)
In a collaboration between various downtown retail and restaurant merchants, the first Downtown Spring Fling is set to occur this weekend, Friday and Saturday in downtown Dyersburg. With sales, food, music and more, the event promises to have something for everyone to enjoy.
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County school board OKs $2M project to Knoxville bidder
(Local News ~ 04/06/17)
Tuesday night, a large crowd gathered at the Dyer County Complex for the regular session of the Dyer County Board of Education. With a lengthy agenda, board members addressed topics including the revised KO policy, Chrome books for students of DCHS, recognition of Finley Elementary School 4-H student Hannah Pankey, and numerous policy updates.
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Dyer County Sheriff’s Department searches for missing woman
(Local News ~ 04/06/17)
At 9:55 a.m. this morning, the Dyer County Sheriff’s Department issued a Missing Person report on Cheryl Kirby, 54. Kirby is 5’3” tall, weighs approximately 140 lbs. and has brown hair and brown eyes. Deputies have been searching for Kirby since the early morning hours.
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Wreck on Hwy. 104 leaves local man in critical condition
(Local News ~ 04/06/17)
At approximately 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jeffrey Patterson Sr., 59, of Dyer County was airlifted to The Med-Memphis after sustaining critical injuries in a one-vehicle collision that occurred on Hwy. 104, near the community of Finley.
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Missing Fowlkes resident located without injury
(Local News ~ 04/06/17)
At approximately 1:15 p.m. Thursday afternoon, deputies of the Dyer County Sheriff’s Department and Henry County Sheriff’s Department were successful in locating Cheryl Kirby, the 54-year-old Fowlkes community resident who was reported missing during the early morning hours.
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