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Come on in, Texas and Oklahoma
(High School Sports ~ 07/23/21)
JASON PEEVYHOUSE jpeevyhouse@stategazette.com College football is a passion of most football fans throughout the United States - but especially here in the South. If you’re reading these words either online or in Saturday’s physical edition of the State Gazette, there’s a good chance your weekend in the fall includes a three-day binge of football. In most cases it begins with Friday night lights and ends with watching Sunday afternoon football on the couch...
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DSCC announces plans for Ed Lannom Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament
(High School Sports ~ 07/23/21)
Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) will host its annual Ed Lannom Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament Friday afternoon, Sept. 10, at The Lenox Event and Golf Company at the Farms in Dyersburg. Last year’s winning team was the City of Newbern, which included team members Zach Walden, Jason Roberts, Steven Pennington and Mark Madden. They were awarded the coveted crystal College Cup that has been on display at City Hall in Newbern for the past year...
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Local teams get acclimated heading toward scrimmages
(High School Sports ~ 07/23/21)
With full pad practice and the first scrimmages since 2019 coming up at the end of this upcoming week, football teams from Dyersburg and Dyer County transitioned closer to full football mode this past week as the Trojans and Choctaws went through acclimation week.
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Dixie Junior Boys open World Series on Saturday
(High School Sports ~ 07/23/21)
Just a couple weeks following their victory in Dyersburg to win the Dixie Junior Boys Tennessee State Tournament, the Dyersburg American League All-Stars will open the 2021 Dixie Junior Boys World Series on Saturday, representing their home state as Team Tennessee goes up against Dothan, Ala. on Saturday morning in Sterlington, La.
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TDH, communities participating in Red Sand Project for human trafficking awareness
(Local News ~ 07/23/21)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health and community partners across the state join together for the third consecutive year to participate in the Red Sand Project during Human Trafficking Awareness Week, recognized July 26-31, 2021. The Red Sand Project is a participatory art installment designed to shed light on human trafficking. ...
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Restaurant employee arrested for allegedly selling drugs from drive-thru window
(Local News ~ 07/23/21)
A local man was arrested for reportedly selling drugs through the drive-thru window at a Dyersburg fast food establishment. Dennis Jeffrey, 33, of Dyersburg was taken into custody by Dyersburg Police on charges of possession of schedule II and possession of schedule IV with intent to sell.
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Local woman arrested for aggravated assault
(Local News ~ 07/23/21)
A Dyersburg woman was taken into custody Thursday afternoon after allegedly running over her son with a car. Judy Barham, 65, was arrested by Dyersburg Police on charges of aggravated assault and tampering with evidence.
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Injunction orders signed on alleged gang members
(Local News ~ 07/23/21)
On Thursday, the 29th Judicial District Attorney’s Office presented cases on individuals alleged to be local members of either the Vice Lords or 87 Kitchen Crips. A total of six individuals were issued injunctions in an effort to curtail the violence reportedly occurring between the two rival gangs...
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Historical society to hold genealogical meeting at PDC
(Local News ~ 07/23/21)
The Dyer County Historical Society is once again hosting a meeting for those citizens who are interested in their family history. Many people have expressed an interest in learning how to do research on their family's past. The meeting will take place Tuesday, July 27 at the Professional Development Center, located at 305 College St. in Dyersburg, at 5 p.m...
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Dyersburg native joins Discovery Park as director of finance
(Local News ~ 07/23/21)
UNION CITY, Tenn. – Discovery Park of America has announced that Debra Craig, an experienced financial professional, has joined the organization’s leadership team as director of finance. She will manage the business-and finance-related functions of Discovery Park...
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At the Shelter
(Features ~ 07/23/21)
There are 54 pets available for adoption. The Shelter is full to overflowing. If you are thinking about a pet, ADOPT NOW. Checkout Petfinder to get a good close up, some extra pictures, and the heartworm test result for mature dogs. The best way to check out a prospective pet is to make an appointment and see them nose to snout...
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