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Obituaries for October 30, 2018
(Obituary ~ 10/30/18)
J.B. Davis, 78, of Union City, TN formerly of Millsfield, TN passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Union City Manor in Union City, TN. He was born on March 22, 1940, in Millsfield, TN, to the late Byars and Gladys Harris Davis. J.B. was a retired construction worker and was a member of Oak Grove Church of Christ...
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Trojans’ first-round game a prime example of too many classifications
(High School Sports ~ 10/30/18)
The TSSAA’s classifications and the need for more of them in certain sports is a topic that comes up a lot in casual conversation when I am at ballgames. In fact, for the most part, I don’t remember too many - if any - of these fans actually wanting to see the governing body of high school sports in this state scale back to the way things were in the past. ...
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Trojans end season at No. 3 in 4A poll
(High School Sports ~ 10/30/18)
After wrapping up the team’s first undefeated regular season since 2005 with a 14-point win in Alamo on Friday night, the Dyersburg Trojans finished the regular season as the third-ranked team in the Class 4A poll when the Tennessee High School Football Polls were released on Monday afternoon.
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Author Ruby Pruett to hold book-signing event at Hamilton Parks Library on Thursday
(Local News ~ 10/30/18)
On Thursday, Nov. 1, author Ruby Pruett will be at Hamilton Parks Library in Trimble for a signing and dedication of her latest publication, “Daughter of the Noble Orphan”. Pruett was born into a large, extended and impoverished family and an alcoholic father. Her inclination to learn, desire to excel and her capacity to endure the toilsome work demanded of her, in addition to the encouragement and love of her godly mother, enabled her to overcome all difficulties and reach her goals in life...
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Mobile American Job Center stopping at DSCC
(Local News ~ 10/30/18)
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s Mobile American Job Center Coach will be at the Dyersburg State Community College Dyersburg campus Thursday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The mobile unit will offer assistance with education opportunities, resume writing, interviewing skills, job searches, unemployment filing and much more. ...
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City of Dyersburg to host Christmas decorating contest
(Local News ~ 10/30/18)
BRANDON HUTCHESON bhutcheson@stategazette.com Beginning Thursday, Nov. 1, all Dyersburg businesses and organizations, including non-profits, are invited to spread some Christmas cheer by participating in the City of Dyersburg’s ‘It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas’ Decorating Contest. Entry into the contest is $25 and proceeds will be donated to local charities...
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Fyrne Lake to host 2nd Annual Trail Run on Nov. 10
(Local News ~ 10/30/18)
Registration is now open for Fyrne Lake’s annual 10K trail run, 5K fun run, 5K walk and kids’ races. This event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 10. In previous years, this event has drawn hundreds of participants from over a 100-mile radius. The event is open for participants of all ages and skill levels...
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34th Annual Community Cancer Fund BBQ raises more than $56,000
(Local News ~ 10/30/18)
Cloudy skies, cooler temperatures, and even instances of rain may have hovered over Dyersburg Friday, however that did not stop hundreds of local supporters who made their way to downtown for the 34th Annual Community Cancer Fund BBQ for a Cure event.