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The evolution of how we watch our sports
(High School Sports ~ 11/30/22)
Last Wednesday marked the 20th anniversary of my first day as a sports editor at a real newspaper. I say it this way because I also spent a semester as the sports editor for The Pacer, UT-Martin’s campus newspaper. It was a big step for me being just 22 and still trying to wrap up my degree at the time...
- Dyer County volleyball hosts awards banquet (High School Sports ~ 11/30/22)
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DMS hoops teams keep rolling with sweep of Milan
(High School Sports ~ 11/30/22)
The Dyersburg Middle School basketball teams continued their unbeaten starts to the 2022-23 season as both the Lady Trojans and Trojans claimed their 12th wins with dominating victories over Milan on Monday night at home.
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Local players chosen for West Tennessee All-Star Game
(High School Sports ~ 11/30/22)
Just a few weeks after the end of the high school football season for Dyersburg and Dyer County, two local players will get one more chance to take the field as one Trojan and one Choctaw have been selected to play in the annual Sports Plus West Tennessee All Star Game on Dec. 19 at the University School of Jackson.
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Discovery Park to provide free admission in 2023 to SNAP participants
(Local News ~ 11/30/22)
UNION CITY, Tenn. — Discovery Park of America has announced that the museum and heritage park will participate in the Museums for All program beginning in January 2023. This initiative of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is administered by the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM). The program aims to ensure that all children and adults have access to high-quality museum experiences...
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Western Tennessee McDonald’s restaurants launch campaign for Ronald McDonald House Charities
(Local News ~ 11/30/22)
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – McDonald’s restaurants across Memphis and Western Tennessee have launched a yearlong “Round Up” campaign on Giving Tuesday to help support families through local Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). The past few years have taught us all that small gestures can make a big impact. That’s why McDonald’s restaurants are encouraging customers to “Round Up” their purchase to the nearest dollar to support families through RMHC...
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Christmas program planned at Veterans’ Museum
(Local News ~ 11/30/22)
The Veterans’ Museum in Halls will hold its annual Christmas Memories Luncheon on Wednesday, December 7, at noon in the Headquarters’ Building. Guests will enjoy a lunch of vegetable beef soup, white-chicken chili, pimento cheese sandwiches, chicken salad sandwiches, and all the fixings. After lunch, a program consisting of carols, storytelling, and Christmas Bingo will be enjoyed. Please RSVP by calling the museum at 731-836-7400...
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Dyersburg School Board meets Dec. 5
(Local News ~ 11/30/22)
The Dyersburg City School Board will convene on Monday, December 5. The meeting is scheduled to occur at the Central Office, located at 509 Lake Rd. in Dyersburg, at 5:30 p.m.
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TCAT Northwest instructor recognized for excellence
(Local News ~ 11/30/22)
A Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest instructor was recently recognized nationally for excellence. The American Welding Society (AWS) and WEMCO (an organization of welding manufacturers) honored James “JD” Daniels for Excellence in Welding...
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Coats of Hope community outreach coat drive set for Dec. 3
(Local News ~ 11/30/22)
Coats of Hope, which is being facilitated by local community churches, will be handing out coats and warm winter clothes to anyone that may have a need on Saturday, December 3.
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LIFELINE Blood Services announces critical appeal for all blood types
(Local News ~ 11/30/22)
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services announced Tuesday that West Tennessee’s blood supply has reached a critically low level and that all blood types are needed. “West Tennessee patients rely on your donations for their care, and we experienced a high usage during the holiday weekend. We need those donations now more than ever. We cannot manufacture blood products, so please consider donating TODAY!” said Melinda Reid, Marketing Manager with LIFELINE Blood Services...
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