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Domestic dispute leads to illegal weapon, drug arrest
(Local News ~ 09/29/21)
Following a response to a domestic dispute call, a 21-year-old Dyersburg man was taken into custody early Tuesday morning, September 28. The Dyersburg Police Department arrested Darrell Glenn on charges of aggravated assault, possession of a firearm while in the commission of a dangerous felony, and felony possession of marijuana.
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Waterfowl Quota Hunt dates, procedures announced
(High School Sports ~ 09/29/21)
\Lower Hatchie NWR announces dates and application procedures for the 2021-2022 waterfowl quota hunt for Champion and Little Champion Lakes during waterfowl season on the Refuge. Permits will be limited to 8 per weekend on Champion Lake and 4 per weekend on Little Champion Lake. Successful applicants are eligible for only one hunt per lake. Signed refuge permits, a signed and affixed Federal Duck Stamp, and applicable State licenses are required...
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Local golfers shoot well but fall short of advancing to state tournament
(High School Sports ~ 09/29/21)
The Dyersburg Trojan golf team ended its season on Monday at Persimmon Hills Golf Course in Sharon, finishing in second place in the Region 7A Tournament. Unfortunately, the second-place finish was not high enough to qualify as a team as only the region champion will advance to the Class A State Tournament in Sevierville...
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Lady Choctaws sweep Chester County on Senior Night
(High School Sports ~ 09/29/21)
The Dyer County volleyball team continued its dominant play in Class AA action on Monday night as the orange and white honored the senior members of its team before taking the court to sweep Chester County in Newbern on Senior Night.
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Lady Trojans open week with sweeps over Obion County Central, South Side
(High School Sports ~ 09/29/21)
Coming off a tough week, Dyersburg’s volleyball team got back on the winning track to start the week, taking a pair of three-set wins to begin a busy six-day span in which the Lady Trojans will be on the court for five of those days.
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Eyes of 3A will be on battle of two top-five teams
(High School Sports ~ 09/29/21)
In a season where we’ve already had some big games and memorable moments, there is a very good chance more will be added to the list on Friday night. To put it plain and simple, if you’re a football fan and you don’t have anywhere to be on Friday night, you might want to look into investing six dollars and making your way over to J.C. Sawyers Stadium for the game of the week in Class 3A football...
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Choctaws look to bounce back against Overton
(High School Sports ~ 09/29/21)
Dyer County traded punches with a speedy Munford team on Friday night early on but struggled to wrangle in the Cougars, resulting in the team’s second loss in Region 8-5A play.
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No. 5 Trojans host No. 2 Chargers for 7-3A lead
(High School Sports ~ 09/29/21)
The eyes of the state – especially in Class 3A football – will be on J.C. Sawyers Stadium on Friday night as No. 5 Dyersburg (5-0, 2-0) hosts No. 2 Covington in a battle of unbeaten teams atop the Region 7-3A standings...
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Library partners with national institute to host James Webb Telescope events
(Local News ~ 09/29/21)
This fall, McIver’s Grant Public Library will partner with the Space Telescope Science Institute and NASA for a series of events inspired by the launching of the James Webb Telescope. A robust calendar of programming for children, teens, and adults has already begun at the library, including virtual and in-person events. ...
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Discovery Park announces ‘Once Upon a Pumpkin’ village
(Local News ~ 09/29/21)
Union City, Tenn. – Discovery Park of America has announced “Once Upon a Pumpkin” will be the theme for this year’s Pumpkin Village. Open during the month of October, “Once Upon a Pumpkin” will enchant guests with an entire village of fairy tales created from more than 40,000 pounds of pumpkins enhanced by hay bales and fall flowers like chrysanthemums and pansies...
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Discussions held for redistricting, pending decisions to come
(Local News ~ 09/29/21)
On Wednesday morning, September 29, the Dyer County Redistricting Committee conducted an informal meeting to discuss questions from commissioners about their districts. No final decision was made.
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Sales tax revenue continues to increase due to residents shopping local
(Local News ~ 09/29/21)
With the various retail and dining options within Dyersburg and Dyer County, coupled with the increase of community residents and those from surrounding areas shopping locally, the sales tax revenue for Dyer County, Dyersburg, Newbern, and Trimble increased in fiscal 2020-2021 from the previous fiscal year...
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