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Seventh-ranked Trojans, Lady Trojans sweep Milan
(High School Sports ~ 01/31/18)
The freshly-minted No. 7 Trojans continued their winning ways on Tuesday night in Milan, handing the Bulldogs a 75-49 loss at Milan High School to remain unbeaten in District 13AA. With a three-pointer and a jumper from Josh Caldwell as well as four points from Hunter Rose, the Dyersburg boys also got a three-pointer apiece from seniors Kevin Spencer and Brandon Williams and another by Nate Spivey to take a 20-9 lead at the end of the first frame...
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No. 7 Choctaws withstand Liberty crusade
(High School Sports ~ 01/31/18)
Despite leading by as much as 19 points during the second half, the seventh-ranked Dyer County boys had to fend off a strong fourth-quarter performance from visiting Liberty on Tuesday night to take an 81-80 win over the Crusaders in Newbern.
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On the Record
(Court News ~ 01/31/18)
James Henry Poe, 49, and Bonnie Christine Boyett Moore, 38 Shawn Glyn Rainey, 31, and Amanda Gail Tice, 35 Devan Michael Pierce, 26, and Tiarra Raine Ironshell, 19 Mary Ella Mayberry vs. Byrl Mayberry Christie Parnell vs. Kenneth Parnell James Otis Barr- domestic assault, amended to domestic assault, 11/29 suspended to time served, no costs, no contact with victim...
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Obituaries for January 31, 2018
(Obituary ~ 01/31/18)
Ida “Laverne” Haynes, age 87, passed away, January 29, 2018, at her home in Ripley, TN. Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 12:00 PM in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery. ...
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Lowery benefit set for Saturday
(Local News ~ 01/31/18)
On Saturday, Feb. 3, a benefit for Ben Lowery will be held at the Family Living Center at the Dyer County Fairgrounds. The benefit will begin at 10:30 a.m. and last until food items are sold out. A sandwich, chips, drink, and a dessert will be sold for $10 or a sandwich-only option (barbecue or barbecue bologna) will be sold for $5...
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DSCC to host college transfer and career fairs
(Local News ~ 01/31/18)
Dyersburg State Community College will host several College Transfer and Career Fairs during the month of February. The fairs will welcome current DSCC students seeking to transfer to a four-year college or university after graduation and those seeking employment opportunities, internships or job shadow placement. Those seeking employment are encouraged to dress in business casual attire and bring several copies of their resume. Employers may choose to interview candidates on the spot...
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VFW, Watkins-Finch Post 1972 present Voice of Democracy awards, Teacher of the Year award
(Local News ~ 01/31/18)
United States Veterans of Foreign Wars, Watkins-Finch Post 1972 of Dyersburg recently held a “Teacher of the Year” 2017-2018 and Voice of Democracy award presentation. Refreshments were provided for friends and families in attendance. This year’s theme was American History: ‘Our Hope for the Future’...
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City schools announce Teachers of the Year
(Local News ~ 01/31/18)
During January’s school board meeting, the Dyersburg City School System announced the recipients of Teacher of the Year. One educator was chosen from each of the city schools. This year, recipients include Asia Childress of Dyersburg Primary, Joy Vick of Dyersburg Intermediate, Mari-Kate Estes of Dyersburg Middle, and LaBrenda Coleman of Dyersburg High School.