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3 things your marriage needs this Valentine’s Day
(Business ~ 02/08/20)
Valentine’s Day is coming! Prepare yourself for an onslaught of Instagram posts featuring bright flowers, sparkling jewelry, and oversized teddy bears. Your feed is about to get #blessed. If you get to know me for more than 10 seconds, you know that’s not what I’m about. Heck, my husband isn’t even on social media. And I’m okay with that...
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Physicians to discuss benefits of robotic knee-replacement surgery in free seminar
(Business ~ 02/08/20)
People suffering from joint pain in their knees can learn about a new robotics-assisted, knee replacement surgery that provides greater accuracy during surgery, less pain and improved recovery. West Tennessee Bone & Joint Clinic providers Jason Hutchison, M.D.; Doug Haltom, M.D.; and Leigh Ann Brandeberry, AGACNP-BC, will discuss the NAVIO Surgical System at a free seminar in Dyersburg. ...
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Maybe they will have more luck the this time
(High School Sports ~ 02/08/20)
The old saying goes “never say never.” However, there have been and still are things I would say “never” to seeing again and some of them are quite possibly a safe bet to happen. For example, we’ll never see anyone come within 150-175 wins from reaching Cy Young’s all-time win total of 511. The closest we have gotten in my lifetime has been Greg Maddux and Roger Clemens...
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Lady Eagles putting up impressive stats heading into final weeks
(High School Sports ~ 02/08/20)
JASON PEEVYHOUSE jpeevyhouse@stategazette.com With the regular season heading toward the finish line later this month for the Dyersburg State Women, the Lady Eagles are currently sitting in fourth place in the standings while piling up some impressive statistics along the way...
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Dyersburg splits district road games against South Gibson
(High School Sports ~ 02/08/20)
MIKE SMITH msmith@stategazette.com With just three games remaining on the regular season schedule, the Trojans and Lady Trojan squads traveled to Medina on Friday to face South Gibson in a pair of District 13AA match-ups, ones very important to both local teams...
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Third-quarter run lifts Lady Choctaws past Brighton
(High School Sports ~ 02/08/20)
Despite trailing by double figures late in the first half and as much as nine during the early stages of the third quarter, the Lady Choctaws erupted to score nearly 20 unanswered points down the stretch in the third quarter to build a cushion then put the game away in the final eight minutes for a 64-49 win over the Lady Cardinals in Brighton on Friday night.
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Reps. introduce legislation to prevent repeated community flooding
(Local News ~ 02/08/20)
Washington, DC – On Thursday, February 6, Rep. David Kustoff (TN-08) joined Reps. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Ben McAdams (D-UT), and Ann Wagner (R-MO) to introduce the Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act. This bipartisan legislation would strengthen protections for flood-prone communities like those in West Tennessee. ...
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Wedding expo at Dyersburg State March 7
(Local News ~ 02/08/20)
The Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division at Dyersburg State Community College will host a Wedding Expo Saturday, March 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. inside the E.H. Lannom, Jr. Gymnasium on the Dyersburg campus. The expo will feature experienced wedding planner, Keisha Norwood, who will provide guests with tips and ideas to assist them in planning their wedding. ...
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Step-Down Program brings new hope to offenders
(Local News ~ 02/08/20)
A group of West Tennessee State Penitentiary inmates have successfully completed the first-of-its-kind program designed to help turn their lives around. A graduation ceremony was held at the facility for five participants who successfully completed a 160-hour Restrictive Housing Step-Down Program. ...
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Historical Society, McIver’s Grant to host presentation of ‘In the Heat of the Night’
(Local News ~ 02/08/20)
Once again, the Dyer County Historical Society will partner with the McIver’s Grant Public Library to offer an educational program of local interest to the citizens of Dyersburg and Dyer County. The historical society has been making presentations on each second Tuesday of the month for the past year...
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Transitions to hold 7th Annual Butterfly Run on March 7
(Local News ~ 02/08/20)
The 7th Annual Transitions Butterfly Run will be kicking off on Saturday, March 7, at the Dyer County Fairgrounds. Featured in this year’s fundraising event will be both 10K and 5K races, as well as the annual 2-mile color walk.
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Legislative Coffee set for Monday at Lannom Center
(Local News ~ 02/08/20)
On Monday, Feb. 10, the Dyersburg/ Dyer County Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring a Legislative Coffee event at the Lannom Center, located at 2000 Commerce Ave. The event will begin at 7 a.m. with free coffee and breakfast. Legislative discussions will begin at 7:30. This event is free and open to the public.
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Mayor, sheriff respond to findings of 2019 audit
(Local News ~ 02/08/20)
The Dyer County 2019 audit findings have been released by the Tennessee State Comptroller’s Office and include numerous findings in the offices of Dyer County Mayor, Dyer County Sheriff’s Department, the Dyer County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office and the Dyer County Clerk’s Office.
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DPD responds to 2-vehicle wreck on St. John
(Local News ~ 02/08/20)
Shortly after 6 p.m. on Friday, February 7, Dyersburg police responded to a 2-vehicle wreck on St. John Ave. in front of the Exxon gas station. The vehicles involved included a Chevrolet Corvette and a Chevrolet Chevelle.
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Obituaries for Feb. 8
(Obituary ~ 02/08/20)
Funeral services for Mr. Frank D. Langston, age 75, will be held at 1 PM on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 in the Shelton Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 5 PM until 8 PM.
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