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At the Shelter
(Features ~ 10/12/17)
The Shelter still has 27 cats and kittens. There are many more dogs coming in each day as you will see by the list of new Shelter residents. Remember: as more dogs come in, space for new dogs becomes limited. Limited space means euthanasia for some to make room for more. ...
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Erika Ann Brandeberry
(Community News ~ 10/12/17)
DCHS Spotlight Student for the week of Sept. 25 is Erika Ann Brandeberry, 10th-grader. She was chosen by Mrs. Jill Powers. ‘She treats each of her classmates with respect and is kind to everyone. She's always willing to provide a helping hand to any classmate in need.’ - Mrs. Jill Powers...
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Bradley Owen
(Community News ~ 10/12/17)
This week’s Dyersburg High School representative for student spotlight is Bradley Owen. Bradley is a senior and the son of Becky and Rob Owen. According to DHS instructor Kim Yeiter, ‘Bradley is an outstanding and dedicated member of the DHS Tech Team. He is always willing to stay after school or even come in early to ensure all team projects are completed in time. He is an asset to the program and leads by example.’...
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Postseason continues for local teams
(High School Sports ~ 10/12/17)
JASON PEEVYHOUSE jpeevyhouse@stategazette.com After do-or-die games earlier this week in Jackson and Clarksville, the two local volleyball teams will once again put their 2017 season on the line today – this time with a spot in the TSSAA State Tournament on the line...
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Lady Choctaws, Trojans win Choctaw Invitational
(High School Sports ~ 10/12/17)
It was a good day for local cross country teams on Tuesday at Dyer County High School as runners from both local high schools came away with the top spots in the Choctaw Invitational in their respective divisions. In the opening race of the day, the Lady Choctaws dominated the top 10 finishes with seven Dyer County runners placing in the top 10...
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Fall festival and haunted group camp set at Fort Pillow State Park
(Local News ~ 10/12/17)
The annual Fall Festival and Haunted Group Camp at Fort Pillow State Park will occur on Saturday, Oct. 21. The fall festival is for all kids 10 years old and under. The festival will consist of a pumpkin decorating contest, costume contest, carnival games, cake walk and much more. The festival will start at 5 p.m. with carnival games and will end around 7 p.m. with a hayride...
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Discovery Park to open ‘Bugs!’ exhibit Friday
(Local News ~ 10/12/17)
On Friday, Oct. 13, Discovery Park of America in Union City will open ‘BUGS!’ – a travelling exhibit that explains everything there is to know about the creatures. You will see bugs that are almost 100 times their original size as well, and experience what it would be like if a grasshopper were as big as a school bus!...
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First Citizens partners with American Red Cross for Holiday Mail for Heroes
(Local News ~ 10/12/17)
First Citizens National Bank and the American Red Cross are asking the community to join them in saying “thank you” to our local heroes by participating in Holiday Mail for Heroes. Holiday Mail for Heroes provides the community with the opportunity to send messages of thanks to military members, veterans and first responders. Anyone can participate by making cards or simply signing cards. The cards are then dropped off at your nearest First Citizens National Bank...
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Dyersburg Street Rod Association cruise-in to support Matthew 25:40
(Local News ~ 10/12/17)
During the month of October, the Dyersburg Street Rod Association will hold a Cruise-In every Thursday night at The Bus Stop Café, located at 304 West Court St. in downtown Dyersburg, from 6-8 p.m. The family-friendly affair encourages the public to come as you are, drive what you wish, hang out and have fun. Throughout the month of October, those who attend are asked to bring food items for the Matthew 25:40 pantry or a toy for the organization’s annual Christmas toy drive...
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Genre Band recognized as Rock Band of the Year at TN Music Awards ceremony
(Local News ~ 10/12/17)
On Thursday, Oct. 5, local music group The Genre Band brought home the title of Rock Band of the Year during the Tennessee Music Awards, hosted at the Hamilton Performing Arts Center located on the campus of the University of Memphis-Lambuth campus.
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Sanderson honors DeBerry at city school board meeting
(Local News ~ 10/12/17)
On Monday evening, the Dyersburg City School Board convened for its regularly scheduled monthly meeting. After opening the meeting, the board re-elected Dr. Scott Self as chairman as well as Joe Yates vice-chairman. State Rep. Bill Sanderson was present at the meeting to acknowledge Dyersburg Primary School Principal Linda DeBerry, who is 1 of 9 finalists for Tennessee Department of Education’s 2017-2018 Principal of the Year award.
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County school board OKs partnership with Professional Care Services
(Local News ~ 10/12/17)
Tuesday night, the Dyer County Board of Education convened to discuss items on the agenda, including the purchase of three school busses, back-up cameras, and air brakes and a presentation from Professional Care Services Prevention Specialist Katherine Scott.
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Obituaries for October 12, 2017
(Obituary ~ 10/12/17)
Sara Beth Rush Holland, 40, of Dyersburg, passed away on Wednesday at her residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Dyersburg Funeral Home.
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