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Local teen wins Best of Show and scholarship funds in U.S. Fish and Wildlife Duck Stamp Design contest
(Local News ~ 04/21/23)
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced that 13-year-old Catelyn Ambrose from Trenton, Tennessee won Best of Show in the 2023 Tennessee Federal Junior Duck Stamp Design Contest with her colored pencil portrayal of a male hooded merganser.
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DMS names Mosley as new head boys basketball coach
(High School Sports ~ 04/21/23)
Just about two months after the end of the basketball season and about a week removed from DMS head coach Jamaal Ahmad stepping down after four seasons, Dyersburg Middle School has named LaMarcus Mosley as the new DMS Trojan head coach.
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Choctaws fall to McCracken County in Kentucky
(High School Sports ~ 04/21/23)
With wet weather expected to hit the area on Friday, Dyer County's baseball team traveled up to Paducah on Thursday afternoon and returned from Kentucky with a 3-0 loss to McCracken County. Dyer County was able to get a runner on in the top of the first, getting a two-out single from Kole Fenton. The Mustangs were able to get the next batter to strikeout and strand Fenton on base to keep the game scoreless...
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Lady Choctaws fall to South Side in walk-off
(High School Sports ~ 04/21/23)
Though Dyer County looked to make their third-inning lead stand through the final four frames of Thursday's contest with South Side in Jackson, the Lady Hawks were able to rally in the bottom of the seventh to take a 2-1 win over the Lady Choctaws in non-district action...
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South Gibson hands Dyer County soccer District 14AA loss
(High School Sports ~ 04/21/23)
The Choctaw soccer team continued a busy week on Thursday but fell 8-0 to South Gibson in Newbern on Thursday night.
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Lady Trojan tennis sweeps Halls
(High School Sports ~ 04/21/23)
The Dyersburg Lady Trojans continued their strong play on Wednesday at home, sweeping three sets from Halls in a make-up of an earlier rained out match. Lady Trojan senior Malyn Morgan remained undefeated on the season as the took her set 8-0. Meanwhile, fellow Dyersburg netter Chloe Baker took her set 8-4 to complete the singles sweep over the Lady Tigers...
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Lone Lady Trojan senior Ward looks to play her role as postseason looms
(High School Sports ~ 04/21/23)
On a roster, most of the time a coach will look to their senior class for leadership of the team. Though the Lady Trojan senior class in softball this year is small – comprised of just one 12th grader in Makai Ward – she has been a contributing factor to the team's success as Dyersburg heads into the final week of the regular season.
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LIFELINE: providing critical supply in time of need
(Local News ~ 04/21/23)
For individuals who have been in an accident resulting in trauma, getting the right care as immediately as possible is critical. When asked, “How impactful is it to have blood and blood products available for patients in this critical moment of need?” Local Air Evac 75 flight nurse Josh Taylor shares, “Very impactful. ...
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Ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrates Northview as STEM designated school
(Local News ~ 04/21/23)
On Thursday, April 20, the Dyersburg-Dyer County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Northview Middle School recognizing the school’s STEM program and new designated STEM signage. Numerous local officials, community leaders, and school administrators were present for the event.
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Dyer County FCCLA advances to Nationals
(Local News ~ 04/21/23)
Special to the State Gazette Dyer County High School Family Career and Community Leaders of America members Kate Ebelhar, Marti Ann Sykes, and Evie Fuller recently attended the FCCLA State Leadership Conference in Gatlinburg in March. Ebelhar and Sykes competed in the category Promote and Publicize FCCLA Level 3 where they won first place in the state, receiving gold. ...
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2023 Mission Blitz slated for May 20
(Local News ~ 04/21/23)
The 2023 Dyer County Mission Blitz will be held Saturday, May 20. Each year, thousands of volunteers and nearly 30 churches from across the county come together to host this community-wide event of impact, fellowship, and service.
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Bans
(Column ~ 04/21/23)
by Rachel Townsend --- Walking through a library not long ago with a close friend, a joke was made about current book bans, a concept that continues to baffle me on all levels. Book bans may have been around for centuries but so has the absurdity. I’ve always loved books. ...
- McCall wins NCAA contest (Community Sports ~ 04/21/23)
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Something has been on my mind this week
(High School Sports ~ 04/21/23)
The spring season continues to be intriguing as we are now entering the final full week of the regular season for three of the five sports. As of this writing, of the three team sports’ district tournaments, one will definitely be here close by as Dyer County will host the baseball portion of District 13AAA...
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