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It’s like waiting until next Christmas for our present
(High School Sports ~ 11/07/20)
JASON PEEVYHOUSE jpeevyhouse@stategazette.com Now that the new districts and regions are out, it looks like we’ll finally see black and gold battle orange and white as our two local schools are in the same district in virtually every sport. With basketball especially, there are benefits of having both the Choctaws and Trojans in the same district...
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Dyer County cross country runners end season at state level
(High School Sports ~ 11/07/20)
The Dyer County cross country team finished up its 2020 season on Thursday as the Choctaws competed in the TSSAA Large Class State Meet at Sanders Ferry Park in Hendersonville. Matthew Parker was the highest Choctaw finisher in the meet, completing the course in a time of 18:27.68 to place 147th in the field. ...
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Choctaws end season with tough road loss to Brighton, 48-28
(High School Sports ~ 11/07/20)
MIKE SMITH msmith@stategazette.com BRIGHTON — As the strange and unpredictable 2020 high school football season highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic continued on Friday night for Dyer County, the Choctaws made a quick exit from the state playoffs as Brighton proved to be too much for the local squad, winning 48-28...
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DHS advances with high-scoring effort against Millington
(High School Sports ~ 11/07/20)
Things may have not been going Dyersburg’s way during the first minute of action, but a lot went the DHS Trojans’ way the rest of the way as the black and gold took a 57-27 win over Millington in the first round of the TSSAA Class 4A Playoffs on Friday night in Shelby County.
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County committees, CLB to meet Monday
(Local News ~ 11/07/20)
The Dyer County Legislative Body will convene in regular session on November 9 in the new General Sessions courtroom at 203 S. Main St. in Dyersburg at 6:30 p.m. Prior to the CLB meeting, numerous committees have scheduled to convene in the former election commission office, located at 101 West Market St., between 5:30-6:15 p.m. with a public hearing scheduled at 6:15 p.m...
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Historical Society to meet Tuesday
(Local News ~ 11/07/20)
The Dyer County Historical Society will continue their second Tuesday lecture series on November 10 at 5 p.m. at the Professional Development Center. This month’s program will feature a lecture that was done by Dyer County historian Earl Willoughby in 2012. ...
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Discovery Park’s 'Let it Glow' drive-through light show to begin a week earlier
(Local News ~ 11/07/20)
Union City, Tenn.— Discovery Park of America has announced that Fri., Nov. 13, will be the opening night for the popular “Let it Glow” Light Show that is held each year during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season. The drive-through light show allows friends and families to meander through the 50-acre heritage park, never leaving their vehicles, as they experience more than a million twinkling lights synced to the beats of popular Christmas songs. ...
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Weekend Profile: Jon McFarland
(Local News ~ 11/07/20)
Trimble native Jon McFarland has a love of his city which is easy to see when you ask him about it. Spending his entire life in the town where he grew up, McFarland has, in his adult life, served the city as first an aldermen then as mayor before deciding not to seek re-election for another term...
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Good Earth Garden Club celebrates 70 years, plants daffodils at river park trail
(Local News ~ 11/07/20)
On November 3, members of the Good Earth Garden Club met at the Forked Deer River Park Trail in downtown Dyersburg to plant 70 daffodils – one representing each year of the club’s existence. Club members said they wanted to give back to the community while celebrating the club’s anniversary. The project was to help beautify the entrance to the trail, and many members noted they look forward to spring when the flowers begin to bloom...
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City recreation committee discusses proposed improvements to Kiwanis Park
(Local News ~ 11/07/20)
On November 4, the Dyersburg Recreation Committee convened at the Dyersburg Activity Center to hold discussion regarding proposed design improvements for Kiwanis Park, located on East Tickle Street. Committee members met with Kiwanis Club representative Paul Newbill, who presented the project.
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3 ways to take control of your thoughts
(Business ~ 11/07/20)
The stories we tell ourselves have a direct impact on what we believe about life. I don’t know about you, but I can easily get carried away by crazy thoughts running through my head—like one time when I was enjoying some much-needed alone time on a weekend getaway...
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DSCC continues to fight recidivism by offering college courses to incarcerated students
(Business ~ 11/07/20)
Dyersburg State Community College is leading the way toward education in prisons with new classes beginning this fall and winter. The College is gearing up to begin a third cohort consisting of 25 incarcerated students at the Northwest Correctional Complex (NWCX) in January 2021. It also plans to begin a brand-new cohort of 50 students at the West Tennessee State Penitentiary (WTSP) and Women’s Therapeutic Residential Center (WTRC) with a Bridge program in November 2020...
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First Citizens National Bank named one of Best Banks to Work For in 2020
(Business ~ 11/07/20)
The Best Banks to Work For program, which was initiated in 2013 by American Banker and Best Companies Group, identifies, recognizes and honors U.S. banks for outstanding employee satisfaction. Full results of this year’s program are available at American Banker and in the November issue of American Banker Magazine...
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Obituaries for Nov. 7
(Obituary ~ 11/07/20)
Miss Willie Mae Bingham, age 84 of Dyersburg, TN died Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Oakwood Community Living Center in Dyersburg. Arrangements are entrusted to McCreight Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Thursday, November 12, 2020 10:00a.m.-11:55a.m. Funeral service will follow at 12 noon at McCreight Funeral Home, 1607 Hornbrook St., Dyersburg, TN. Officiating this service will be Rev. Edward McKelvy. Burial will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery in Dyersburg...
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