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Obituaries for Nov. 14
(Obituary ~ 11/14/20)
The Reverend Samuel Ashford Boney, former Canon Pastor of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Cathedral in Jackson, Mississippi, died on November 8, 2020, at Azalea Trace in Pensacola, Florida, at the age of 93. He was born October 19, 1927, in Athens, Georgia, to Samuel Means Boney and Kathryn Ashford Boney...
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Northview girls dominate Ripley, boys fall to Tigers
(High School Sports ~ 11/14/20)
JASON PEEVYHOUSE jpeevyhouse@stategazette.com The Northview girls closed out their week on Thursday night, holding Ripley to two points after the opening quarter on the way to a 30-8 win in Newbern. “I had three starters out tonight,” Northview head coach Robert Hubbs said. “I was really concerned with this game and how we would play. But, I was really glad with my girls and how they stepped up tonight. It’s going to help us a lot for our team.”...
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The pitch and the court will be fun to see in 2021-22
(High School Sports ~ 11/14/20)
JASON PEEVYHOUSE jpeevyhouse@stategazette.com Rounding out my look at the new districts and regions we move over to the pitch - for those who don’t follow soccer, that’s the field - and the volleyball court. And, like basketball, baseball and softball, these will be sports where Dyersburg and Dyer County will be battling other teams as well as each other for the district title. In this case, unlike other sports we already talked about here, this will be District 14AA...
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Lafe Morgan quarterbacks Dyersburg’s defense
(High School Sports ~ 11/14/20)
JASON PEEVYHOUSE jpeevyhouse@stategazette.com When a football team takes the field on offense, it is the quarterback who gets the unit rolling as he calls the plays in the huddle (or at the line). On the other side of the ball, the defense can have this same role filled by a player in order to communicate with the sidelines...
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Haywood halts Dyersburg offense to eliminate Trojans
(High School Sports ~ 11/14/20)
Friday the 13th proved to be unlucky for Dyersburg as offensive struggles by the Trojans along with a strong performance on both sides of the ball by Haywood led to a 42-14 win by the Tomcats in the second round of the TSSAA Class 4A playoffs in Brownsville on Friday night.
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Building a healthy community
(Business ~ 11/14/20)
Recently, the Dyersburg/Dyer County Chamber of Commerce received a grant which enabled us to create and promote outdoor fitness activities. Learning that Dyersburg’s Parks and Recreation department had received several outdoor exercise stations through a donation, but did not have funds allocated for their installation, we partnered with the City to cover their installation...
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ERMCO names new president/CEO
(Business ~ 11/14/20)
Tim Mills has been named as president and chief executive officer of Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative (ERMCO) effective Jan. 1, 2021. Mills replaces Bill Reffert, who is retiring after leading the organization since 2004. Mills has more than 30 years of experience in distribution and manufacturing most recently serving as the senior vice president of growth for True Value Company, a hardlines wholesaler supporting more than 4,500 independent hardware retailers. ...
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Mabry a bright dot in the right spot
(Local News ~ 11/14/20)
On election night as the votes were being tallied concerning the presidential race, a trip to God’s country was in order to speak with one winner where the race was over in landslide fashion. As I stood watching people interact at The Farmhouse in Newbern, in anticipation of the results to be posted in the mayoral race between Pam Mabry and Daniel Watson, the mood was festive. ...
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Northwest Correctional Complex celebrates veterans
(Local News ~ 11/14/20)
TIPTONVILLE – Members of a special unit at the Northwest Correctional Complex (NWCX) were honored this week. Staff at the facility paused to give thanks to the military veterans housed at the NWCX Site 2 Veterans Unit. Many of the NWCX staff members came together to host a fish fry for the men. ...
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Honoring veterans with a tree planting at Okeena arboretum
(Local News ~ 11/14/20)
The Dyersburg Garden Club sponsored a project, in conjunction with the Dyer County Master Gardeners and the City Parks Department, to plant a tree in the Okeena Arboretum in honor of veterans on Veterans Day 2020. The Kousa dogwood ‘Milky Way’ was selected by Mary Beth Sheppard and James Wicke of Morris Nursery for its beautiful form and abundant white blossoms each spring to commemorate veterans who have served since the founding of our country...
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Operation Christmas Child collection week begins Monday
(Local News ~ 11/14/20)
Though the COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyday life for millions of people around the world, Samaritan’s Purse, organizers of the annual Operation Christmas Child initiative, is pressing forward with their 2020 plans to share God’s love with children as this upcoming week, November 16-20, will mark the organization’s annual collection week. ...
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Dyersburg Board to meet electronically Monday
(Local News ~ 11/14/20)
The Dyersburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen will convene electronically Monday, November 16 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held pursuant to Gov. Bill Lee’s Executive Order 16, and extended by Executive Orders 34, 51, 60, and 65, allowing governing bodies to conduct meetings electronically until December 27, 2020. Those who wish to take part in the meeting may do so by calling 978-990-5000 then entering the access code, 203600#, when prompted...
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New mural to be painted in downtown Dyersburg
(Local News ~ 11/14/20)
In the coming weeks a mural, featuring regional musician Noah Lewis, will be painted on the side wall of the building located at the First Citizens National Bank Pocket Park in downtown Dyersburg, at the corner of North Main St. and West Court St.
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