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DC wins thriller over Cougars in sweep of Munford
(High School Sports ~ 01/10/19)
Coming off a 10-day layoff, the Choctaws gave their fans a thrilling return to the court on Tuesday night as Dyer County’s boys rallied from a double-digit deficit in the second half to win 51-48 after junior Tray Swift hit his second straight game-winner with seconds left on the clock in Newbern.
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Danielle Partee
(Community News ~ 01/10/19)
This week’s Dyersburg High School student spotlight representative is Danielle Partee. Danielle is a junior and the daughter of Dorothy Partee. She was nominated for student spotlight by Teresa Maxwell of DHS Student Services. ‘The week before exams, Danielle responded to a request for volunteers to help tutor students in math and English,’ said Maxwell. ‘She came in at 7:15 a.m. for 6 days and helped us with the tutoring. Danielle is always very polite and eager to help.’...
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Braden Massey
(Community News ~ 01/10/19)
DCHS Spotlight Student is 10th grade student, Braden Massey. ‘Braden's remarkable zest for life and his phenomenal attitude make him stand out in any situation. I am especially proud of him for his FFA Parliamentary Procedure team placing 2nd in West TN and now will compete at the state convention in Gatlinburg next spring.’ - Mr. Dan Smith...
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Obituaries for January 10, 2019
(Obituary ~ 01/10/19)
Florence Webb Buchannon, 90, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Oakwood Community Living Center. She was born on August 20, 1928, to the late Lexie and Ethel Jones. Florence was a retired cook and waitress of Silver Castle, where she worked for 39 years and was a member of South Main Street Church of Jesus Christ...
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At the Shelter
(Features ~ 01/10/19)
The Shelter is in mourning over the unexpected death of the Dyersburg/Dyer County Humane Society President, Joyce Ann Davis. Joyce Ann never waivered in putting the welfare of the animals first. She truly loved them and spent time to give them treats and affection. ...
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Applications open for field trip grants for Tennessee parks visits
(Local News ~ 01/10/19)
Applications are being accepted for school field trip grants for students to visit Tennessee State Parks. The field trips give students the opportunity to learn about the environment, science, history and a variety of other subjects in a tangible way by using the park as an outdoor classroom. ...
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Sen. Jackson takes oath of office as General Assembly convenes
(Local News ~ 01/10/19)
State Sen. Ed Jackson (R-Jackson) took the oath of office on Tuesday in Nashville as the 111th General Assembly was gaveled into session. The honorable Mark Norris, U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Tennessee, administered the oath during the first day of the legislature’s organizational session...
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Library seeks community help for Black History Month exhibit
(Local News ~ 01/10/19)
McIver’s Grant Public Library is celebrating this year’s Black History Month in February by highlighting local families’ histories within the Great Migration. The Great Migration, also called the Great Northward Migration, refers to the movement of about 6 million black Americans out of the southern United States and into the west, Midwest, and northern U.S. from 1910-1970...
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STEAMROLLER makes first stop at Trimble Elementary
(Local News ~ 01/10/19)
On Wednesday at 9:15 a.m., 5th grade students of Mandy Cogdill’s class at Trimble Elementary School got their first look at the new STEAMROLLER mobile lab. Numerous students on board commented on the fun design of the bus and said they were very excited to begin new projects.
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County school board recognizes resigning member
(Local News ~ 01/10/19)
The Dyer County Board of Education convened Tuesday night with a heavy agenda including a presentation from WestTeach member Holly Owen and announcements made regarding the new STEAMROLLER [Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics] bus.
- Hardin County Stockyard, Savannah, TN (Agriculture Report ~ 01/10/19)
- Tennessee Cash Grain (Agriculture Report ~ 01/10/19)