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Dyer County edges out Cavaliers in three-way match
(High School Sports ~ 09/07/19)
For the second time this week, the Choctaw golfers shot just well enough to claim a win over Crockett County, this time by just three strokes in a three-way match which also saw Covington competing at Dyersburg Municipal Dyer County’s top five combined to shoot a 162 on the day, just three strokes ahead of Crockett County’s 165...
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Lady Trojans dominate in sweep at Jackson North Side
(High School Sports ~ 09/07/19)
The Dyersburg volleyball team ended its Fair Week in West Tennessee schedule on Thursday in Jackson with a dominant showing, sweeping hosting North Side in three sets by winning each set by 15 or more points. The Lady Trojans opened the match with a 25-10 win in the first set then took the second set 25-7. Dyersburg closed out the third and final set with a 25-4 win to claim the sweep and remain unbeaten in District 14AA at 6-0...
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DMS Trojans bounce back, run past Martin, 36-6, in middle school action
(High School Sports ~ 09/07/19)
JASON PEEVYHOUSE jpeevyhouse@stategazette.com Coming off a tough loss at home to Munford last week, the DMS Trojans bounced back in impressive fashion on Thursday night as they jumped out to a three-touchdown lead over Martin at J.C. Sawyers Stadium en route to a 36-6 win over the Chargers...
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Lady Choctaws look for return trip to substate, beyond
(High School Sports ~ 09/07/19)
With about the first month of the fall sports season out of the way, Dyer County’s volleyball team looks like it’s on the right course. Despite dropping their opening District 14AAA contest to Arlington on the Lady Tigers homefloor, there are two things we have to remember at this point in the process...
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Turnovers doom Choctaws; DC falls to Pats
(High School Sports ~ 09/07/19)
A tough stretch of bad breaks and turnovers to end the first half as well as a dominating third quarter by the hosting Henry County team proved to be enough to snap the Choctaw hot start to the season as the Patriots handed Dyer County a 48-14 loss in Paris on Friday night.
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Dyersburg survives scare against Rebels, 42-24
(High School Sports ~ 09/07/19)
TROY — Entering Friday night’s contest against Obion County Central, No.3-ranked Dyersburg was dreaming of ending the game with a 3-0 mark as well as a 1-0 start in region play.
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Spero Health brings addiction treatment services to Dyersburg
(Business ~ 09/07/19)
BRENTWOOD, Tenn.-- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Spero Health, a CARF-accredited organization and national leader in the treatment of substance use disorders, announced today the company will continue to expand local access to affordable, effective, physician-led treatment with a new outpatient addiction treatment clinic in Dyersburg, Tennessee. ...
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New ways to shop, new look for remodeled Tennessee Walmart stores
(Business ~ 09/07/19)
Building on its commitment to save customers time and money in new ways, Tennessee Walmart stores across the state have completed remodels and added Pickup Towers. Walmart announced earlier this year that it expects to spend an estimated $77.4 million this fiscal year in Tennessee through remodeling 14 stores, installing Pickup Towers and launching and expanding several customer-focused innovations. Since May, six Tennessee stores have undergone remodels and installed Pickup Towers...
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First Citizens ranks No. 8 in best banks to work for in U.S.
(Business ~ 09/07/19)
For the seventh consecutive year, First Citizens National Bank has been named one of the Best Banks to Work For. FirstCNB currently ranks 8th overall for banks across the entire United States and #1 in the state of Tennessee. Jeff Agee, Chairman and CEO, states, “Our leadership philosophy is driven by people-centered leadership actions. FirstCNB’s vision describes who we are and what we stand for: People Centered and Unbelievably Good.”...
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Dunn receives Buick Mark of Excellence Award
(Business ~ 09/07/19)
Charlie Dunn, owner of Delta Chevrolet Buick GMC, recently received the Buick Mark of Excellence Award, presented by Buick GMC District Manager Jonathan Craig. The award was presented to Dunn in recognition of the local dealership’s exceptional performance...
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Historical Society to host presentation on Hotel Atwood
(Local News ~ 09/07/19)
The Dyer County Historical Society will offer another second Tuesday program for the public. The topic of this month’s program will be a building that was once a centerpiece of commerce in downtown Dyersburg. It was located on the corner of Main Avenue and Court Street and housed not only a hotel, but several storefront businesses as well...
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Dyersburg Police to hold on-site TLEA assessment Monday
(Local News ~ 09/07/19)
The Dyersburg Police Department is scheduled to have its re-accreditation on-site assessment for the Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation (TLEA) program on September 9, 2019. The on-site will being at 9 a.m. and will conclude later that same day. The Dyersburg Police Department achieved initial state accreditation in 2010, becoming one of only 4 agencies in the state at that time to do so...
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Suspect in Crockett County murder in custody
(Local News ~ 09/07/19)
ALAMO – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and officers from numerous agencies across West Tennessee has resulted in the arrest of an Alamo man in connection to a homicide in Crockett County. At the request of 28th District Attorney General Garry Brown, Thursday, TBI Agents joined Crockett County deputies and officers with the Alamo Police Department in investigating the death of Mary Finch. ...
- Tiny Miss, Petite Miss, Tiny Mr. Dyer County Fair and courts announced (Local News ~ 09/07/19)
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Interim state representative named
(Local News ~ 09/07/19)
Casey Hood of Obion has been appointed interim state representative for the 77th District.
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Dyer County Fair announces Friday $1,000 drawing winner
(Local News ~ 09/07/19)
On Friday night, Tameka King (center) was the winner of the $1,000 cash drawing at the Dyer County Fair.
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Winner of 2019 Ford SUV drawing at fair announced
(Local News ~ 09/07/19)
Pictured above, Dyer County Fair Board member Hunter Jackson, Fair Board President Laura Beth Pritchett and Fairest of the Fair Erin Welch are seen with Mike Ray, winner of Friday night's drawing for a 2019 Ford EcoSport SUV.
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Obituaries for Sept. 8, 2019
(Obituary ~ 09/07/19)
Richard Ernest Cox, 57, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019. He was born on October 25, 1961, in Dyersburg, TN, to William Cox and the late Clara Cox. Richard was the owner of Bodywerks. He loved Ford Racing and Hot Rods. Services will be at 5 p.m. Tuesday, September 10, 2019, in the chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home with Mr. Bo Franklin officiating...
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