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Lady Choctaws dominate in three-race sweep at Twilight Relays in Marshall County
(High School Sports ~ 04/28/17)
The strengths of the Lady Choctaw track team this season has been two-fold – their distance running and their relays. The latter was on display on Tuesday night as Dyer County swept all three races the Lady Choctaws competed in at the Twilight Relays at Marshall County High School in Benton, Ky...
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Dyer County gets back on winning track with win over Milan
(High School Sports ~ 04/28/17)
JASON PEEVYHOUSE jpeevyhouse@stategazette.com After a loss earlier in the week at Ripley, the Choctaw soccer team bounced back on Thursday with a 6-0 home win over Milan, picking up momentum heading into the final week of the regular season. “It was a really nice win for us to get,” Dyer County head coach Cody Williams said. “We played really sloppy earlier this week...
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Choctaws bounce back, rally past Jackson Christian in I-40 Classic
(High School Sports ~ 04/28/17)
Dyer County got back on the winning track on Thursday evening, rallying from two runs down to take a 3-2 win over Jackson Christian School on the Eagles home field during the I-40 Classic. The Choctaws looked as though they would score first, loading the bases in the top of the first with two outs after Cam Barlow reached on an error, Tanner Holcomb walked and Cayden Stafford singled. But, the next batter popped out to end the Dyer County threat...
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Trojans complete series sweep with 4-3 win over Cavaliers
(High School Sports ~ 04/28/17)
After dropping their first six 13AA games of the season, the Trojans completed a strong finish to their district slate with a 4-3 win over the Cavaliers on Thursday afternoon at Crockett County High School in Alamo. The Trojans got on the board first, though by unconventional means. ...
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Obituaries for April 28, 2017
(Obituary ~ 04/28/17)
Andre DeShawn Long, age 25 of Dyersburg, died Monday, April 24, 2017 at Tennova-Healthcare-Dyersburg Regional. Memorial service will be held Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 6:00p.m. at McCreight Funeral Home, 1607 Hornbrook St., Dyersburg. Survivors include his Parents, Angie Long, Andre McDaniel, Dyersburg; Children, Adelyn Long, Andre Long Jr., Dyersburg; Sisters, Desirea Long, Dawanna Long, Dyersburg; Brothers, Christopher Long, Jerrard Long, Trovon Long, Dyersburg...
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Dyer County Recycles discusses recent community involvement, upcoming projects
(Local News ~ 04/28/17)
Recently, local non-profit organization Dyer County Recycles convened at the Professional Development Center (PDC) to discuss updates on April recycling events, as well as ongoing efforts to promote recycling and upcycling endeavors in the community...
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Library to host author of ‘Reelfoot Killins' May 4
(Local News ~ 04/28/17)
McIver's Grant Public Library will welcome “Reelfoot Killins'” author Joe G. Riley in the community room at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 4. Residents are invited to enjoy personal insight to this intriguing novel from the author, himself, who served as an attorney and trail judge in Dyer and Lake counties for nearly two decades and as an appellate judge for 8 years...
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Hazardous Household Waste Collection to be held Saturday
(Local News ~ 04/28/17)
On Saturday, April 29, residents are invited and encouraged to bring all household cleaners, automotive and marine products, home and garden products, electronics, tires and more to the Dyer County Fairgrounds from 8 a.m. until noon. Items that will not be accepted during this year’s Hazardous Household Waste Collection day include the following:...
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Dyersburg Community Orchestra to perform spring concert May 1
(Local News ~ 04/28/17)
The Dyersburg Community Orchestra is set to present its Spring Concert Monday, May 1, at 8 p.m. The concert will occur at First Baptist Church in Newbern, located at 114 W. Main St.
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DFD participates in vehicle extrication course
(Local News ~ 04/28/17)
This week, members of the Dyersburg Fire Department will be wrapping up an Advanced Vehicle Extrication and Stabilization Course. The class, which began last week, helps a firefighter have the knowledge on how to properly handle a complex accident.
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THP responds to 5-car collision on Hwy. 211
(Local News ~ 04/28/17)
A five-car collision occurring on Hwy. 211 Friday morning caused traffic delays for over an hour, with THP officials arriving on scene at 7:51 a.m. Thankfully, none of the drivers involved in the incident were reported to have sustained injuries.
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DCHS coed cheer returns as ICU Junior Coed World Champs
(Local News ~ 04/28/17)
The Dyer County High School coed cheerleading team has already had plenty of success this year – winning national and world championships in February at the UCA Championships in Orlando. The cheer team picked up yet another honor on Wednesday as they won the Junior Coed Elite world championship in the International Cheer Union competition in Orlando.
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