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EMS Oversight Committee discusses rises in response times, EMS accountability
(Local News ~ 02/19/24)
RACHEL TOWNSEND rtownsend@stategazette.com The Dyer County EMS Oversight Committee convened on Thursday, February 15, to discuss response times for December 2023 to January 2024, as well as concerns over the number of patients being transported to Dyersburg from Missouri and other locations...
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Round three between Trojans, Choctaws will decide 13AAA title
(High School Sports ~ 02/19/24)
After both teams finished the regular season atop the District 13AAA standings, it took a coin toss to break the tie between the Choctaws and Trojans to decide who came into the district tournament as the number one seed. On Tuesday night, both teams will get to meet to decide things on the court at Crockett County High School as Dyer County and Dyersburg will face off in the District 13AAA Championship Game on a neutral site.
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Obituaries for February 20
(Obituary ~ 02/19/24)
Deliah Mae Branch Deliah Mae Branch, 69, Friendship passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024. Friendship Funeral Home 731-677-2673 Priscilla Kay Turner Priscilla Kay Turner, 72, of Ripley, Tennessee died Sunday, February 18, 2024, at AHC of Dyersburg. Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Turner are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Priscilla Kay Turner...
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Student Spotlight
(Features ~ 02/19/24)
DHS Student Spotlight for the week of February 23 is Yug Pandya. “Freshman Yug Pandya is a great asset to DHS. He always comes to school with a huge smile on his face and makes sure to greet each adult with a very cheerful "Good Morning". His smile does not fade as the day progresses; each time he walks through the library he still greets everyone cheerfully.” - Cindy Elkins...
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DAR honors Pat Higdon with the National DAR Historic Preservation Recognition Award
(Local News ~ 02/19/24)
Special to the State Gazette On the Opening night of the Key Corner DAR Chapter’s current America 250! Exhibit “A Presidential Stroll,” Pat Higdon was presented with the National DAR Historic Preservation Recognition Award. The award is designed to recognize worthy local individuals and groups for outstanding achievements in all areas of historic preservation and the recipient is expected to have contributed to their community in an outstanding volunteer manner...
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2nd Annual Beekeeping Class discusses benefits of bees during recent program
(Local News ~ 02/19/24)
Delta Newhouse Special to the State Gazette On Saturday, February 10, more than 70 new and aspiring beekeepers from across West Tennessee gathered together at Newbern First Methodist Church for the 2nd annual Introduction to Beekeeping class. Charles “Chuck” Burton, owner of Burton’s Bee Farm and Apiary Inspector for the State of Tennessee’s Department of Agriculture, and Mike Harris, owner of Logan’s Lake Honey, presented the program in association with the Reelfoot Beekeeper’s Association. ...
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Results from Herb Welch Wrestleplex sponsored by Pro Wrestling Mid South
(Community Sports ~ 02/19/24)
The Yellowjacket defeated “Blood Money” Brian Richards via pinfall Muddles The Clown defeated Wonderboy Jr via pinfall Tyler B. Jordan with Douglas Hart defeated Christopher White in a Last Man Standing Match David Jason Rose & The Uber Destroyer defeated “Big” Cody Sawyer & “Triple Play” Tommy Boy Jones via pinfall to win Mid South Tag Team Titles...
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The IF in Life
(Column ~ 02/19/24)
Life is filled with ifs. The ever constant dilemma is, “If I do this, what will happen?” People also lament about the past with thoughts of “If I had only done things differently.” Then there is worry about the future with “What will I do if that happens?”...
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God is speaking. Are we listening?
(Column ~ 02/19/24)
Imagine driving down a dark road in a heavy rainstorm, and your headlights illuminate a yellow warning road sign. Displayed on it are the words.....” BRIDGE OUT. TURN AROUND”. What is your reaction? Of course, you slam on the brakes and plan to turn around from the impending danger...
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