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Obituaries for March 5
(Obituary ~ 03/05/20)
Donna M. Cornwell, 57, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Monday, March 2, 2020, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Friday, July 27, 1962 in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Donald Gregory and Lydia Chumley Gregory. She was a retired employee of Thomas Industries...
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Golson selected DAR Outstanding Teacher of American History for Tennessee
(Local News ~ 03/05/20)
The Tennessee National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently announced that Jeff Golson, a teacher at Dyersburg High School, has been honored as the state Outstanding Teacher of American History. Golson was selected as the local Key Corner DAR nominee in the fall and as the state winner now advances for the national award to be named this summer in Washington, DC...
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Trojan Drama production begins Thursday
(Local News ~ 03/05/20)
The Dyersburg High School Trojan Drama squad is set to begin their spring production, “12 Incompetent Jurors” by Ian McWethy, this evening at the DHS Little Theater. Show times are Thursday, March 5, Friday, March 6, and Saturday, March 7 at 7 p.m., as well as Sunday, March 8 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $6 each and children under the age of 5 are not permitted.
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Three Oaks awarded TVA STEM Education Grant
(Local News ~ 03/05/20)
Three Oaks Middle School is excited to announce a recently awarded grant of $5,000 by the Tennessee Valley Authority, in partnership with Bicentennial Volunteers Incorporated for a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education project...
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TDEC schedules workshops for parks and recreational grants
(Local News ~ 03/05/20)
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) will host three workshops across the state in the coming weeks to assist communities interested in parks and recreation grant applications with the department. The 2020 grant cycle has been announced for the Local Parks and Recreation Fund, the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and the Recreational Trails Program...
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19th Annual Festival of Songs to be held March 8
(Local News ~ 03/05/20)
The New Life Union Mission’s 18th Annual Festival of Songs is set to occur Sunday, March 8 at 2 p.m. in the sanctuary of Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, located at 208 St. George Ave. in Dyersburg. The annual fundraiser supports the Mission’s Weekend Food for Kids Backpack Ministry, which benefits over 200 local school-age children in Dyersburg, Dyer County and Halls schools...
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Former city parks director addresses rec committee about DAC parking
(Local News ~ 03/05/20)
Upon the conclusion of Monday evening’s Dyersburg Board meeting on March 2, the City’s Recreation Committee convened. Former Dyersburg Parks Director James Earl Johnson addressed the committee and shared his concern of parking at the Dyersburg Activity Center as well as his ideas for Okeena Park and the site where Jennie Bell School once stood.
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County school board OKs LED lighting bid, discusses residency policy
(Local News ~ 03/05/20)
The Dyer County Board of Education convened Tuesday evening, March 3, for its monthly meeting. Items on the agenda included LED lighting proposals for Dyer County High School, consideration of board policy CED residency requirements, discussion of the 4H program, as well as various recognitions.
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Juan Garzon
(Community News ~ 03/05/20)
DCHS Spotlight Student for the week of March 9th is Juan Garzon, 11th grader. ‘Juan consistently displays his personal best each day in the classroom. He strives to do his very best. He also demonstrates respect to his classmates and teachers. These two characteristics will enable him to be successful at his goals.’ -Mr. Wesley Martin...
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Madelyn Webb
(Community News ~ 03/05/20)
This week’s Dyersburg High School student spotlight representative is Madelyn Webb. Madelyn is a junior and the daughter of Chad and Amanda Webb. She was nominated for student spotlight by DHS Councilor Teresa Maxwell. ‘Madelyn is a student who is quick to volunteer and help wherever needed,’ said Maxwell. ‘She always has a positive attitude whenever she is helping. In addition, she continues to challenge herself academically with the classes she chooses to take.’...
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One last look back at hoops before heading out to the fields for spring
(High School Sports ~ 03/05/20)
March is a big time for the high school sports world as we see the intersection of the end of basketball season and the beginning of so many of our favorite spring sports. With a busy day this past Saturday among the fields and courts throughout West Tennessee and here locally as well, the two seasons did connect for a brief moment as the region tournaments the opening days of this week brought an end to the basketball season for teams from Dyersburg and Dyer County...
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Lady Eagles fall in TJCCAA title game
(High School Sports ~ 03/05/20)
The Dyersburg State Lady Eagles’ run through the TJCCAA Tournament came to an end just one win short of their ultimate goal as second-half struggles against Chattanooga State led to an 85-59 loss for the DSCC Women at Columbia State on Tuesday afternoon in a history-making day for Dyersburg State...
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At the Shelter
(Features ~ 03/05/20)
There are currently 59 deserving animals waiting to be adopted at the Shelter. These adorable, loving fur babies are hoping that 2020 will be their best year ever and will see them in a forever home. If you missed getting a fur baby for Valentine’s, try one for St. Patrick’s...
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District Attorney Goodman speaks with DHS students concerning deadly drugs
(Local News ~ 03/05/20)
Dyersburg, Tenn. (March 05, 2020) – Danny Goodman, District Attorney General, and staff members Haley Brooks and Stacey Hayes, visited Dyersburg High School and Lake County High School this week to hear from students about their knowledge of prescription medication abuse, as well as general awareness of fentanyl.
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State Rep. Grills passes first bill
(Local News ~ 03/05/20)
Wasting no time, State Rep. Rusty Grills, has officially passed his first bill as a member of the Tennessee General Assembly and the House Republican Caucus. A Newbern native, Grills was sworn in during mid-January.
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