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Kingston scores four late to eliminate Lady Trojans
(High School Sports ~ 05/25/18)
Though the Lady Trojans suffered through tough fifth and sixth innings in the consolation bracket of the TSSAA Class AA State Tournament on Thursday in Murfreesboro, the Dyersburg softball team battled through the final out before falling 6-3 to Kingston in the Spring Fling.
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Obituaries for May 25, 2018
(Obituary ~ 05/25/18)
Norma Jean Burse, age 96, Crockett county , died Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at Poplar Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Collierville,TN. Norma was born August 19, 1921 in Crockett Co., TN. She is the daughter of the late Will and the late Jessie (Conyers) Smith. She married Willie "Toots" Burse. Norma was a long time member of Lebanon United Methodist Church...
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TDH urges measures to avoid tick and mosquito-borne diseases
(Local News ~ 05/25/18)
Spring is here and that means many people are getting more active outdoors. It’s also the time when ticks and mosquitoes become active in Tennessee. The Tennessee Department of Health urges Tennesseans to take preventive steps to avoid tick and mosquito-borne diseases like Zika virus, West Nile virus and Rocky Mountain spotted fever...
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Kaleidoscope Summer Camp hosted by Ross UMC
(Local News ~ 05/25/18)
Come join the fun at a 6-week Summer Day Camp with age-appropriate groups, sponsored by Ross United Methodist Church in Dyersburg. Students will participate in arts and crafts, drama, music, and dance. There will be guest artists, field trips, and other educational activities. Free breakfast, lunch, and snack provided daily. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday-Friday, beginning June 4 and ending July 20 (camp will not meet the entire week of July 4)...
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Classic Country Benefit rescheduled for later date
(Local News ~ 05/25/18)
Due to inclement weather, the 3rd Annual Classic Country Benefit Show, scheduled for Saturday, May 20, was rescheduled for a date to later be determined. Coordinators ask those who purchased tickets to please keep the tickets, as they will be redeemable during the rain-date show...
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STEM program students create prosthetic limbs to benefit disabled children
(Local News ~ 05/25/18)
Northview Middle School’s STEM students are moving forward with progressive project designs, and have now created prosthetic hands for children ages 3-6, one of which will soon serve the needs of a disabled child in Dyer County.
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Boogaloo Riders present blessing box to Rogue Studio-Faith Off the Grid
(Local News ~ 05/25/18)
On Sunday, May 20, Kennett, Mo.-based motorcycle group, The Boogaloo Riders, donated a hand-built blessing box to Rogue Studio-Faith Off the Grid ministry, located at 730 E. Court St in Dyersburg.
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Dyersburg’s Reed Bona places 13th in pole vault at Large Class State Meet
(High School Sports ~ 05/25/18)
Despite however he finished on Thursday morning at the Large Class State Track Meet at the Spring Fling in Murfreesboro, Dyersburg junior Reed Bona was going to make history as his attempts would be the first by a Trojan in that event during the school’s history...
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Dyer County's Madi Ray places 10th in 800-meter at state meet
(High School Sports ~ 05/25/18)
After taking third in sectional competition which caused her to be ranked 15th of the 16 runners in the Large Class 800-meter competition, Dyer County senior Madi Ray surpassed not only her ranking – earning 10th in the TSSAA Large Class State Meet in her event, but also defeated both runners who finished ahead of her at the previous level on Thursday afternoon in Murfreesboro at the Spring Fling...
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Another season comes to an end in the ’Boro
(High School Sports ~ 05/25/18)
Over 400 miles at least have been traveled by people like your friendly neighborhood sports editor as well as our local high school softball teams and track athletes. Looking back on the past week, it was one where you can’t help but feel a little sad that it’s over for some while feeling, for others, the ride might just be getting ready to really pick up...
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Lady Choctaw senior trio raised the bar for young program
(High School Sports ~ 05/25/18)
While setting the bar is one thing – something the Dyer County softball class of 2017 did last spring when they led the team to its first-ever state tournament appearance – raising that bar is something both different and potentially more important which is what this year’s senior class for the Lady Choctaws did according to head coach Shanna O’Bright.
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Lady Trojan seniors were first to buy in for coach Shearon
(High School Sports ~ 05/25/18)
With the Lady Trojans’ 6-3 loss to Kingston on Thursday afternoon in the consolation bracket of the Class AA Softball Tournament in Murfreesboro at the Spring Fling, the high school careers of four Dyersburg senior players came to a close...
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First Citizens announces Glass promotion
(Business ~ 05/25/18)
Jeff Agee, chairman and CEO of First Citizens National Bank, recently announced the promotions of several of the bank’s teammates. In making the announcement Agee stated, “These teammates are tremendous assets to First Citizens National Bank. They are well respected by peers and are devoted to meeting the needs of our customers. We are proud of each teammate recognized.”...
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