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Dyersburg sweeps Munford in tennis action
(High School Sports ~ 04/21/21)
The Dyersburg tennis teams picked up a pair of wins on Tuesday afternoon at home under windy conditions as the Trojans and Lady Trojans swept visiting Munford at the Dyersburg Activity Center. In girls’ action, the Lady Trojans took a 5-2 win over Munford. Meanwhile, in boys’ play, the Trojans squeaked out a 4-3 win over the Cougars...
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Dyer County tennis sweeps Obion County Central
(High School Sports ~ 04/21/21)
The Dyer County tennis teams had a strong showing against visiting Obion County Central on Tuesday in Newbern, winning every match between girls and boys play. In girls’ action, the Lady Choctaws took an 8-0 win over the Lady Rebels while the Dyer County boys claimed a 5-0 win over Central...
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Lady Trojans fall to Central after two four-run innings
(High School Sports ~ 04/21/21)
Though the Lady Trojans scored early and often on Tuesday afternoon in Troy, the Lady Rebels proved to be able to answer and then some as Obion County Central took an 8-5 win over Dyersburg. The Lady Trojans got on the board early as Ashleigh Harris and Courtney Richardson led off the game with walks. Two batters later, both scored when Katie Ramm reached on an error to give Dyersburg a two-run lead. After an Alli Alford single, Ellie Pritchett doubled in two to push the Lady Trojan lead to 4-0...
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Choctaws unable to answer Cougars in 13AAA loss as Munford sweeps
(High School Sports ~ 04/21/21)
JASON PEEVYHOUSE jpeevyhouse@stategazette.com After being held to just one hit in the opening game of the home-and-home series against Munford, Dyer County’s offensive struggles continued on Tuesday as the Choctaws (11-12, 3-3) were blanked for the second straight day by the Cougars in a 7-0 loss at Newbern...
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Trojans battle back but Chargers prevail in Martin for District 13AA sweep
(High School Sports ~ 04/21/21)
Less than 24 hours after Dyersburg dropped a nine-run decision to the Chargers at home, the Trojans (13-8, 2-6) performed better at the plate on Tuesday as the black and gold rallied late before falling to Westview 5-4 in Martin. Westview got a run in the bottom of the first when Jonathan Davidson was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to push across a run and give the Chargers a 1-0 lead after one...
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Another team returns to the spring fields
(High School Sports ~ 04/21/21)
Those of us out and about on Tuesday got a bit of a shock as we got, hopefully, one last taste of cold weather which came in while there was plenty of sports action going on for our local schools. In fact, just taking high school into consideration, locally, there are five places you could go to see actual game action as well as the start of Trojan football’s spring practice. ...
- Trojans hit the gridiron for spring practice (High School Sports ~ 04/21/21)
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Trojans blank Obion County for District 14AA win
(High School Sports ~ 04/21/21)
Though the temperatures dropped during game time thanks to high winds brought in by a cold front, the Dyersburg soccer team continued its hot play on Tuesday night at J.C. Sawyers Stadium with a 4-0 win over visiting Obion County Central in District 14AA play...
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Welch receives highest UM academic award
(Local News ~ 04/21/21)
OXFORD, Miss. - Taylor Nicole Welch of Dyersburg was among the more than 60 University of Mississippi students to receive a 2021 Marcus Elvis Taylor Memorial Medal, the university's highest academic award. The honorees were recognized for their achievements on Thursday, April 8, at The Pavilion at Ole Miss...
- DSCC hosts WestStar Leadership class (Local News ~ 04/21/21)
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Lady Choctaws lose first District 13AAA contest to Brighton
(High School Sports ~ 04/21/21)
After opening the District 13AAA schedule with a pair of wins, Dyer County (12-7-1, 2-1) dropped their first district contest of the season as the Lady Cardinals scored in their final at bat to take a 6-5 win over the Lady Choctaws at Brighton. Dyer County got on the board early as Ava Ozment doubled to lead off the game then scored on a Tori Beth Myers single to give the Lady Choctaws a 1-0 lead after the top of the first...
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Power Board OKs charge-off
(Local News ~ 04/21/21)
On April 20, the Dyersburg Electric System Power Board convened at noon at DES Headquarters for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting. All board members, as well as members of the DES Executive Management Team, were present. DES President and CEO Steve Lane presented the only item of new business listed on the agenda, a bad-debt charge-off for the month of March.
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DCHS HOSA students place top 5 in state competition
(Local News ~ 04/21/21)
Recently, Dyer County High School HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) students Lily Cravens, Tanner Hicks, and Sydney Campbell placed in the top 5 in their respective state HOSA competitions. Campbell earned 4th place in the Researched Persuasive Writing and Speaking competition, Hicks earned 4th place in the Healthy Lifestyle competition, and Cravens earned 3rd place in the Pathophysiology competition. Lily will go on to compete at the National Leadership Conference this summer...
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United Way of West TN to host West TN Afterschool Network Virtual Conference
(Local News ~ 04/21/21)
JACKSON, Tenn. – United Way of West TN will be hosting the West TN Afterschool Network Virtual Conference via Zoom on May 5-7. Registration is open and free to parents and caregivers, nonprofits, school systems, and other community advocates for school-age children and youth. Through the Tennessee Afterschool Network (TAN) and West TAN, agencies can utilize a myriad of free resources and programs created and vetted by leaders and experts in their respective fields...
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Key Corner DAR Salute to Service honors EMS workers
(Local News ~ 04/21/21)
Key Corner Chapter NSDAR continued their Salute to Service initiative honoring the men and women of the EMS for April.
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Medical ministry partners with hospital to provide in-home care for patients
(Local News ~ 04/21/21)
Segue Health Partners recently joined West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital. Through this partnership, Segue Health will be working directly with the hospital’s clinical team, and all the other community medical providers, to help patients discharge home with continued clinical support to aid in the recovery process...
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Dyersburg Board reviews audit report, OKs City Hall façade improvement
(Local News ~ 04/21/21)
On Monday evening, April 19, the Dyersburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen convened electronically for their regularly scheduled meeting. Four items of new business were listed on the agenda including the review of the 2019-2020 audit, a resolution for the Tennessee Site Development Grant, consideration to reappoint David Hayes to the Dyersburg Electric Power Board, and a review of bids.
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