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Obituaries for Dec. 7
(Obituary ~ 12/07/19)
Shirley L. Manns Johnson, age 64 of Dyersburg, TN died Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Jackson Madison Co. General Hospital in Jackson, TN. Arrangements are entrusted to McCreight Funeral Home, 1607 Hornbrook St. Dyersburg, TN. Visitation will be held December 7, 2019 at noon at McCreight Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be held in Williams Chapel Cemetery in Friendship, TN...
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Hilliard Lyons becomes part of Baird
(Business ~ 12/07/19)
DYERSBURG - As of Oct. 19, Hilliard Lyons has now merged into Baird, an employee-owned, international wealth management, asset management, investment banking/capital markets, and private equity firm, and assumed the Baird name. All of Hilliard Lyons’ financial advisors and associates are now a part of Baird. The trust business remains a separate wholly-owned subsidiary called Hilliard Lyons Trust Company, A Baird Company...
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DSCC’s Bowyer Inducted into TCCAA Hall of Fame
(High School Sports ~ 12/07/19)
Dr. Karen Bowyer, president of Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC), was inducted into the Tennessee Community College Athletic Association (TCCAA) Hall of Fame Nov. 5. On hand for the presentation was Dr. Foster Chason, TCCAA commissioner. Dr. Bowyer was recognized for her unwavering support of community college athletics over the past 35 years of her tenure at DSCC...
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Three Oaks splits with Humboldt in middle school action
(High School Sports ~ 12/07/19)
Three Oaks ended its week at home by earning a split with visiting Humboldt on Thursday night at Three Oaks Middle School. In girls action, the Lady Choctaws took a convincing 52-26 win over the Lady Vikings while the boys fell 49-22 to the Vikings in the nightcap...
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DMS Lady Trojans, Trojans earn sweep over visiting Haywood Middle
(High School Sports ~ 12/07/19)
Dyersburg Middle School ended its week on a positive note, with each going 2-0 on the slate with a sweep of visiting Haywood Middle on Thursday night in Dyersburg. The Lady Trojans took a 39-11 win over the visiting Haywood girls while the boys edged out Haywood 33-21 in a low-scoring affair...
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Eagles could be a fun ticket after Christmas
(High School Sports ~ 12/07/19)
Dyersburg State’s schedule for basketball is always an interesting one. Last season, the teams alternated which would play the early game and which would play the nightcap, depending on whether it was before or after Christmas. This season, the schedule is solidly women opening and the men closing the night/day schedules...
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Voice of the Trojans, Phillip Jones, returns for fourth season
(High School Sports ~ 12/07/19)
Ask most Dyersburg basketball fans what sound makes them think of Trojan or Lady Trojan hoops and the answer you will most likely get is the sound of one of two men.
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Choctaws fall in overtime, girls remain unbeaten
(High School Sports ~ 12/07/19)
Dyer County headed into the weekend with a trip to Medina as the Choctaws gave the hosting Hornets all they wanted but fell in overtime 90-88 on Friday night at South Gibson High School. Dyer County (5-2) led by as much as eight heading into the final frame but South Gibson was able to cut it to two points early in the fourth quarter. ...
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Lady Trojans, Trojans cruise against Munford
(High School Sports ~ 12/07/19)
Dyersburg brought a successful week to a close on Friday night in convincing fashion as both the Lady Trojans and Trojans each won by double figures over Munford in the Terry Glover Gymnasium. In the opening game, the Lady Trojans (5-1) turned a one-point lead early in the second frame into a nine-point advantage at the half then dominated much of the second half on the way to a 53-35 win over the Lady Cougars...
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Profile: Richie Williams
(Local News ~ 12/07/19)
JASON PEEVYHOUSE jpeevyhouse@stategazette.com Over the last few years, Dyersburg native Richie Williams has built a reputation as one of the better photographers in the area in multiple venues. And, as Williams is quick to state, his interest in photography all started with one desire in mind – to be able to get good pictures of his daughter...
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Local Arts Council presents ‘A Dyer County Christmas’ Dec. 13
(Local News ~ 12/07/19)
The Dyersburg-Dyer County Arts Council is presenting its Second Annual old-fashioned Christmas showcase, “A Dyer County Christmas”, on Friday, December 13, at 7 p.m. in the First Citizens Theatre on the campus of Dyersburg State Community College. The showcase will feature the talents of local musicians. This event is free to the public, although the local arts council will accept donations for its annual scholarship program for local students...
- Dyersburg Choral Society to present annual Christmas concert on Dec. 12 (Local News ~ 12/07/19)
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Library to host ‘A Frozen Christmas’ event Dec. 9
(Local News ~ 12/07/19)
BRANDON HUTCHESON bhutcheson@stategazette.com With the holiday season officially underway, McIver’s Grant Public Library, located in downtown Dyersburg, is set to host its annual Christmas-themed event. This year, the theme is ‘A Frozen Christmas’, based on the Disney films, and will be held on Monday, Dec. 9 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. There is no admission to enjoy the family-friendly event...
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The restoration of Trimble Cumberland Presbyterian
(Local News ~ 12/07/19)
The former Cumberland Presbyterian Church, a historical landmark in the community of Trimble, is now being restored to its former beauty thanks to the help of Virginia Parks Williamson, daughter of the late Hamilton and Merion Parks, a family whose roots and history run deep throughout the Dyer County area.
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Dyersburg Salvation Army: Serving those in need
(Local News ~ 12/07/19)
Since 2001, the Dyersburg Salvation Army has helped countless individuals and families with necessities such as food, clothing, and other needs. Consisting of a team of volunteers, they showcase love for their community and demonstrate a servant’s heart when it comes to helping others. From food boxes and hot meals, to clothing and aid with utility bills, the Dyersburg Salvation Army is a blessing to those in need of assistance in the area.
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Christmas Card project now accepting donations
(Local News ~ 12/07/19)
Christmas is just around the corner and local volunteers of the Community Christmas Card are now asking Dyer County residents to start making their annual donations to help brighten the holiday season for underprivileged children in the area.
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