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What I hope for in the new year
(High School Sports ~ 01/01/21)
JASON PEEVYHOUSE jpeevyhouse@stategazette.com Looking forward after a memorable 2020 and all which came with it, there are plenty of things I would like to see in 2021 should we be able get back to some form of normal. At least a new normal. Right in front of us is basketball season and, while we are under Executive Order 70, things will look different for those of us who are able to get to see the games in person. ...
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DAR offers multiple scholarship opportunities
(Local News ~ 01/01/21)
With the rising costs of college, finding extra funds can be a welcome gift. The Daughters of the American Revolution awarded $200,000 in scholarships to the 2020 graduates and will be doing even more for this next class of seniors. According to Audrey Rainey, TSDAR Chair for the DAR Scholarship Committee, the application for these national scholarships is now exclusively online. ...
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Discovery Park announces plans for 2021
(Local News ~ 01/01/21)
Union City, Tenn.— Discovery Park of America has announced plans for 2021. While the year will be very different than it would have been without the challenges brought on by COVID-19, the organization continues to implement tactics that allow it to enthusiastically continue its mission of inspiring children and adults to see beyond...
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Dyersburg State nursing programs receive 100 percent pass rate
(Local News ~ 01/01/21)
A total of 41 nursing graduates from Dyersburg State Community College spring 2020 LPN to RN Fast Track Nursing Program, and fall 2020 Paramedic to RN Nursing Program received a 100% pass rate on their first attempt of the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN) exam. In addition, the spring 2020 traditional nursing class, consisting of 26 graduates, completed with a 97% pass rate on their first attempt. ...
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Dyer County Schools announce phases for upcoming week
(Local News ~ 01/01/21)
On Thursday, the Dyer County School System announced the phases for the upcoming week of classes, January 4-8, 2021.
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Dyersburg City Schools announce phase plans for week of January 5-8
(Local News ~ 01/01/21)
On Thursday, the Dyersburg City School System announced the phases for the upcoming week of January 5-8, 2021.
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Traditions and superstitions for the New Year
(Local News ~ 01/01/21)
Over time, traditions and superstitions in celebration of an incoming year have been observed by individuals across the nation and around the world. These ‘New Year’ customs, derived from numerous cultures, have provided people with a sense of control over future events that unfold throughout the incoming year...
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Obituaries for Jan. 2
(Obituary ~ 01/01/21)
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Lera Pearl Hanna, 93, on December 31, 2020 at AHC Healthcare in Dyersburg TN due to a very short battle with Covid. She was born August 30, 1927 in Sardis, TN to the late Enoch McBride and Daisy Hamm McBride. Mrs. Hanna was a very devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all who had the pleasure to know her. Her biggest treasure was her family and she loved them all dearly and embraced every moment she had with them. She married James Hanna on June 19, 1945, who preceded her in death in 1997 after being married for nearly 52 years.
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