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Obituaries for February 27, 2018
(Obituary ~ 02/27/18)
Janie O’Bryan Kafka, 90 years, former resident of Dyersburg, passed away February 23, Mt. Pulaski, IL. Janie graduated Dyersburg High School, Millikin University, IL and taught home economics for many years. Janie was preceded in death by husband Joseph Kafka, son Kenneth Kafka, parents Ed and Carmel O’Bryan, granddaughter Margo Chiles, siblings: Eva Mae Rogers, Dorothy and Richard O’Bryan, Maxine O’Bryan Tyner, Grandmother Amanda McKee. ...
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Newbern commodity signups next week; Dyersburg signups under way
(Local News ~ 02/27/18)
Northwest will be in Newbern March 5-6 to sign up those who want to receive commodities this year in Newbern. Northwest will be at the Dyer County Rescue Squad (behind Food Rite) on March 5 and 6 between 8 a.m. and noon. Please bring proof of income and some identification...
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Tennova offers new treatment for peripheral artery disease
(Local News ~ 02/27/18)
Dyersburg offers a new minimally-invasive procedure to treat peripheral artery disease (PAD) in the upper leg, a serious and common condition associated with an increased risk for heart attack and stroke. Drug-coated balloons are used to treat PAD in the upper legs once medical management has failed...
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West Tennesseans serve on mission team in the Philippines
(Local News ~ 02/27/18)
Recently, a team of 7 mission volunteers, including Southside Baptist Church pastor and Dyersburg resident Loren Stephens, served on the Cross Partners Ministry (CPM) team and returned from 2 weeks spent in the Republic of the Philippines, where they served with approximately 40 churches from 2 Baptist Associations. ...
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Chuckles and Chocolates event raises more than $6,200 for Life Choices
(Local News ~ 02/27/18)
On Thursday evening, Feb. 22, Life Choices – Dyersburg held the third annual Chuckles and Chocolates event at the Lannom Center. Approximately 100 locals attended the organization’s fundraising event, where they were treated to various desserts as well as area talent. At the end of the evening, Life Choices – Dyersburg raised over $6,200.
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Dyer County falters late in season-ending loss to Panthers
(High School Sports ~ 02/27/18)
The Dyer County Choctaws saw their season come to an end on Saturday night in Bartlett as the orange and white boys led by 15 at the break but fell to the District 14AA runner-up after the Panthers scored 39 points in the final two quarters to take a 74-72 win over Dyer County in the Region 7AAA Quarterfinals...
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Trojans move on with long-range barrage
(High School Sports ~ 02/27/18)
JASON PEEVYHOUSE jpeevyhouse@stategazette.com Thanks in part to nearly a dozen three-pointers – including four early on to set the tone – the Dyersburg boys advanced to their second straight Region 7AA Semifinal as the Trojans never trailed during their 62-48 win over Jackson North Side on Saturday night in the Terry Glover Gymnasium...
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Dyer County falls in region semifinals to Arlington
(High School Sports ~ 02/27/18)
Two years ago, Dyer County broke what had become a familiar trend when the Lady Choctaws knocked off Arlington in the Region 7AAA Semifinals en route to the school’s first-ever state tournament appearance. But, the Lady Tigers made sure this wouldn’t happen a second straight time as Arlington got on top early and eliminated the Lady Choctaws 69-43 in the region semifinals on Monday night at Bolton High School...
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Sectional bound: Lady Trojans hold off McNairy Central to advance to Region 7AA title game
(High School Sports ~ 02/27/18)
Behind a stellar performance from senior point guard Samariah Thompson, the Dyersburg girls earned their first Class AA Sectional berth since 2014 as they held off a late McNairy Central rally on the Lady Bobcats home floor for a 63-53 win in the Region 7AA semifinals on Monday night in Selmer.