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Teachers and students alike are enjoying the early days of summer vacation, but it won’t be long before school is back in session. Read moreRegistration underway for 2025-26 school year
Whether you keep a rabbit’s foot in your pocket or scoff at superstitions, chances are Friday the 13th has made you pause at least once. Read moreA brief history of Friday the 13th
Dyersburg State Community College will use a $2 million state grant to add and expand healthcare programs aimed at training more nurses and emergency medical personnel… Read moreDSCC awarded $2 million grant for rural healthcare programs
According to a press release from the U.S. Department of Justice, on May 29, 2025, the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) arrested Jeffrey Traywick, 59, for Violation of Sup… Read moreU.S. Marshals arrest convicted West Tennessee bank robber for violation of supervised release
Choctaw football skills camp scheduled Read moreCommunity Calendar
Salvation Army – Lisa Chesney Read moreCommunity Resource Calendar
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Teachers and students alike are enjoying the early days of summer vacation, but it won’t be long before school is back in session.
New Lights Shine a Light on Preservation
Whether you keep a rabbit’s foot in your pocket or scoff at superstitions, chances are Friday the 13th has made you pause at least once.
A Dyer County sheriff’s deputy is facing official misconduct charges after state and federal investigators said he did not act to stop officers who used excessive forc…
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Choctaw Relay Team Shines Read moreChoctaw Relay Team Shines
Choctaw Relay Team Shines Read moreChoctaw Relay Team Shines
Just under two months removed from the Lady Choctaws’ historic run to the TSSAA Class AA State Championship Game, Dyer County High school honored the state runner-ups … Read moreLady Choctaw Volleyball holds awards banquet
Dyersburg High School will be the site of two days of exciting basketball action this weekend as the Trojan basketball program hosts the annual Charles Cowles Classic … Read moreDyersburg High School to host annual Charles Cowles Classic Friday and Saturday
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Rocky Lane Foster, 72, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee.
Johnny R. Stafford, Jr., 81, of Trimble, Tennessee, died on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Okeena Health and Rehabilitation Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee.
Bradley Fisher, 44, of Greenfield, Tennessee, died on Thursday , June 5, 2025, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Mildred Lovings Hall, 90, of Union City, Tennessee, Tennessee, formerly of Reelfoot Lake, Tennessee, died on Saturday, June 7, 2025-the same day she and husband, Billy…
Enjoy these photos from the 2025 luncheon celebration.
Thursday, December 20, was a special day at the Dyersburg Center of the Dyersburg/Dyer County Head Start. here are some photos from the event.
The blast of Arctic air we all felt at the Newbern Parade did not stop crowds from enjoying the procession.
Last week, I saw Jacob Simpson and Allison Williams. Allison’s brother Keegan Moore, 16, and young sister Baylee Franklin, 11, popped out of the car, and Baylee said, … Read moreLove, peace, understanding—my final column as a staff reporter
I had always loved music, my first musical hero in 1966 was Louis Armstrong. I was four and loved him. Then it was The Monkees, then Johnny Cash. At the age of 12, I w… Read more10 classic rock facts and with no pop-ups
I’m at war. Not with another country, not with the cops, not with neighbors. I’m at war with dust, and I’m losing the battle. Read moreFear in a handful of dust
Before I get into this, let me make a disclaimer: Our area has many caring and competent healthcare professionals, and they are doing their jobs well and for the right… Read moreHealthcare for advanced seniors? We’ve got a serious problem here
If you have read my columns, then you know that I write about a range of subjects which are sometimes serious, sometimes tragic, sometimes humorous, and sometimes a bi… Read moreAnn Landers, Abby, and Dr. Phil: move over—there’s a new advice columnist in town
“I bargained with life for a penny Read moreCaution
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(StatePoint) More than 200 million people nationwide are expected to travel this summer. Coordinating travel itineraries can be complicated for anyone. People who rely… Read moreRules of the Road: Safely Disposing of Medical Needles While Traveling
(BPT) - With millions of kids attending camp each summer in the U.S., parents are gearing up for the return of swim days, tie-dye crafts, and nature hikes. Whether it'… Read moreWhat to Pack for Summer Camp 2025: A Parent-Approved Checklist
(BPT) - About half of Americans (44%) say the memories they make when vacationing are priceless, yet economic pressures are reshaping how they approach travel. New Emp… Read moreHalf of Americans say the memories made during vacation are priceless, yet 1 in 3 plan to cut back spending on travel