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Dyer County opens state appearance with sweep of Lady Wildcats
(High School Sports ~ 10/20/21)
The Lady Choctaws didn’t wait long to make some noise when they got to the Class AA Volleyball State Tournament this week as Dyer County stayed in the winner’s bracket after the opening round with a three-set sweep of Lawrence County on Tuesday afternoon at Rockvale High School in Murfreesboro...
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DSCC holds groundbreaking for indoor training facility
(High School Sports ~ 10/20/21)
BRANDON HUTCHESON bhutcheson@stategazette.com On Tuesday afternoon, October 19, a groundbreaking ceremony occurred at Dyersburg State Community College for a new indoor baseball/softball training facility, as well as the addition of synthetic turf to the softball infield and sidelines. DSCC faculty and staff members, players from the DSCC baseball and softball teams, community members and alumni were present for the occasion...
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Choctaws return to region play against Brighton
(High School Sports ~ 10/20/21)
After a week which saw the Choctaws do everything in preparation for a contest with Covington before weather changed those plans at the last minute, Dyer County (4-3, 2-2) will return home this week when the orange and white host Brighton in Region 8-5A action.
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Semifinal bound: Dyer County sweeps Signal Mountain
(High School Sports ~ 10/20/21)
Though the Lady Choctaws had to battle for their points early and late, the middle of the games proved to be the difference as Dyer County continued to march through the TSSAA Class AA State Tournament bracket with a three-set win over Signal Mountain.
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Wear a Little Purple with Your Pink Day Friday: October is Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence Awareness Month
(Local News ~ 10/20/21)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - During October, the Tennessee Department of Health recognizes both Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence Awareness with the Wear a Little Purple with Your Pink Campaign. This campaign takes the easily recognized pink ribbon for breast cancer and combines it with the purple ribbon for domestic violence. While nearly one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, one in four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime...
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Deason named DSCC Healthcare Technician Instructor
(Local News ~ 10/20/21)
President Karen Bowyer announced the appointment of Anthony Deason as the full-time Health Care Technician Instructor for Dyersburg State Community College. Deason has been a nurse for the past 19 years and has served the community proudly at West Tennessee Healthcare - Dyersburg, the local community hospital. ...
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Autumn March for ALS welcomes large crowd to annual race
(Local News ~ 10/20/21)
Sunny skies and cool temperatures welcomed a large crowd of runners to the Autumn March for ALS this past Saturday, October 16. Held in downtown Dyersburg, the event kicked off at 9 a.m. with participants lined up and ready to embark on the 10K run, Youth Mile, and Y-Tot Trot 1/2-mile. 5K runners took their places at 9:30 a.m., with the event wrapping up around noon...
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Newbern Board names Barr interim police chief
(Local News ~ 10/20/21)
BRANDON HUTCHESON bhutcheson@stategazette.com On Tuesday evening, the Newbern Board of Mayor and Aldermen convened for their regularly scheduled board meeting. The board agreed to appoint Greg Barr to interim chief of the Newbern Police Department and agreed to a settlement offer from Barker Brothers Waste...
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Dyersburg board approves items for fire dept.
(Local News ~ 10/20/21)
On Monday evening, the Dyersburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen convened for their regularly scheduled meeting. Board members heard the lone item of new business listed on the agenda, a review of bids. All board members were present with the exception of Aldermen James Baltimore, Ricky Hammond, and Dennis Moody...
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DPD seeks public assistance regarding Oct. 15 shooting
(Local News ~ 10/20/21)
The Dyersburg Police Department is seeking information regarding a shooting incident, reportedly occurring in the early morning hours of October 15.
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