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Lady Choctaws score seven late in win over Westview
(High School Sports ~ 03/22/24)
The Lady Choctaws found themselves trailing by three after four and a half innings before a four-run frame by Dyer County’s softball team put the orange and white in front for good on the way to an 8-6 win over Westview on Thursday evening in Newbern.
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Springtime Blood Donation: A Season of Life and Renewal
(Community News ~ 03/22/24)
As the flowers bloom and the birds sing, spring ushers in a season of renewal and rejuvenation. It’s a time when we shed the layers of winter and embrace the warmth of the sun. But amidst the beauty of spring, there lies an opportunity for something truly remarkable: giving the gift of life through blood donation...
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Officials speak to the public about efforts to Keep Dyer County Beautiful
(Local News ~ 03/22/24)
Numerous locals made their way to the Professional Development Center Thursday evening, March 21, to learn more about Keep Dyer County Beautiful, a project spearheaded by Dyer County Building Officials Dale Dozier and Amber Fitzhugh and endorsed by Dyer County Mayor David Quick.
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EMS Committee discuss salary increases for EMS workers, data interfaces
(Local News ~ 03/22/24)
The Dyer County EMS Committee convened Thursday, March 21, to discuss February reports, the efficiency of the 911 and EMS interfaces, and recent salary increases for EMS workers.
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West Tennessee to see near total solar eclipse—again
(Local News ~ 03/22/24)
Special to the State Gazette MARTIN, Tenn. – On Aug. 21, 2017, West Tennessee was able to experience a near-total solar eclipse, as the path of totality crossed the nation from Oregon to South Carolina, passing just to the east of the Land Between the Lakes area in Tennessee...
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Alyce Finley to share stories of her 7th great-grandfather, supposed English highway man
(Local News ~ 03/22/24)
Special to the State Gazette The Genealogy Group will meet next Tuesday, March 26, at 5pm at the PDC, 305 College Street in downtown Dyersburg. Alyce Finley will share stories of her 7th great-grandfather William Longmire, who was--or maybe was not--an English highwayman. ...
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Volunteer Day to be held at Humane Society March 29
(Local News ~ 03/22/24)
Special to the State Gazette On March 29, from 12 p.m.-3 p.m, a volunteer day will be hosted at the Dyersburg-Dyer County Humane Society, located at 1120 East Court St. Organized by volunteers Shea Childress and Ben Cross, the event welcomes anyone interested in spending a day enriching animals...
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Northwest Tennessee Economic Development seeks volunteers, announces new location
(Local News ~ 03/22/24)
Special to the State Gazette Northwest Tennessee Economic Development has moved to a new location. The new address is 1200 Community Park Rd Dyersburg, TN. Northwest Tennessee Economic Development is looking for volunteers to help pack commodities on April 3-4. Please call (731) 285-5556 to set up volunteer hours. This institution is an equal opportunity provider...
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Veterans’ Museum welcomes visitors
(Local News ~ 03/22/24)
Special to the State Gazette Tourism at the Veterans’ Museum has picked up in the last few weeks. On March 14, Paul Matthews from Millington brought his granddaughter Louise for a tour given by Museum Director Pat Higdon and Administrative Assistant Hillary Wheeler. Neither Pat nor Hillary could believe Hillary was Louise’s age when her journey with DAAB began in 1986...
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