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Local Sports Schedule Monday, Jan. 25 - Saturday, Jan. 30
(High School Sports ~ 01/25/21)
Monday, Jan. 25 Martin at DMS (Basketball, 6 p.m.) Northview at Three Oaks (TMSAA Class AA Area Basketball Tournament Championship Game) (Girls Basketball, 6 p.m.) Tuesday, Jan. 26 Dyersburg at Milan (Basketball, 6 p.m.) Dyer County at Munford (Basketball, 6 p.m.)...
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State Representative Grills pens letter in support of cheer, dance
(High School Sports ~ 01/25/21)
With the extention of Executive Order No. 70 last week which pushed the end of the order to Feb. 27, members of cheerleading and dance teams, as well as pep band performers are still prohibited from attending high school and middle school basketball games in the state of Tennessee...
- Dyer County Basketball homecoming court announced (High School Sports ~ 01/25/21)
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Dyer County boys avenge loss with big win over Central; girls cruise
(High School Sports ~ 01/25/21)
Just a week removed from a 10-point loss at Troy, the Dyer County boys got some payback against Obion County Central as the Choctaws (7-8, 3-1) used a strong third quarter to take an 83-52 win over the Rebels to celebrate Homecoming 2021 on Saturday night in Newbern.
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Red Cross urges blood donation to maintain supply amid pandemic
(Local News ~ 01/25/21)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The American Red Cross typically has a tough time keeping the blood supply strong during the winter months when inclement weather and seasonal illnesses can impact donors. This year the pandemic adds in another challenge in keeping the blood supply strong. The Red Cross is urging healthy individuals to make an appointment to give blood or platelets this month...
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Miss DHS ceremony to be held privately Thursday
(Local News ~ 01/25/21)
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Dyersburg High School announced the annual Miss DHS ceremony, scheduled for Thursday, January 28 at 8 p.m., will be held privately in the school’s atrium. According to DHS Principal Kamela Rogers, the ceremony will mirror last week’s homecoming festivities, with only members of the court permitted to attend, in addition to two members of their family. DHS noted all participants will practice social distancing, and masks will be worn during the ceremony...
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Master Gardener class enrollment under way
(Local News ~ 01/25/21)
Signups for Master Gardener classes are now underway. Classes will be held online Feb. 3-April 27 every Tuesday from 9 a.m.-noon. Topics covered in the course include: basic botany, soil, and soil water irrigation, landscape design, urban forestry, turf grasses, pesticides, insects around home and garden, vegetable gardening, plant diseases, herbaceous plants, woody ornamentals and more. ...
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Goodfellows Project assists more than 500 local families
(Local News ~ 01/25/21)
The Kiwanis Club of Dyersburg sponsored the 75th annual Dr. William F. Pierce Jr. Goodfellows Project on December 22, 2020. The event focused on providing 504 needy families in Dyersburg and Dyer County with food boxes just prior to the Christmas holiday...
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NPD’s Harden recipient of DUI Officer of the Year Award
(Local News ~ 01/25/21)
The Newbern Police Department recently announced patrolman Justin Harden was named the recipient of the 2020 DUI Officer of the Year award, presented by the Tennessee Highway Safety Office. Patrolman Harden was selected for this award based upon his performance in DUI enforcement throughout the year...
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State Rep. Rusty Grills named vice chair of Agricultural and Natural Resources Committee
(Local News ~ 01/25/21)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, has appointed Rusty Grills, R-Newbern, as vice chair of the House Agricultural and Natural Resources Committee for the 112th General Assembly. “Rusty Grills is a great, conservative leader in the Tennessee General Assembly,” said Speaker Sexton. ...
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Deadly shooting at Reelfoot Lake under investigation
(Local News ~ 01/25/21)
Members of the Obion County Sheriff's Office and the TBI are currently investigating a shooting at Reelfoot Lake in Obion County, one resulting in the death of two men. According to reports, Chance Black, 26, and Zach Grooms, 26, reportedly from Greenfield, were fatally shot Monday morning while duck hunting at the lake...
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