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Dyersburg’s Morris named to Farm Bureau Insurance Top 25 (9/23/23)Kent Morris, agency manager at Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee in Dyer County, achieved the 17th position among 500 Farm Bureau Insurance agents in the state. Farm Bureau Insurance recognized its... -
Hensley named latest ERMCO Culture Champion (9/23/23)ERMCO Switchboard Operator Brandy Hensley has yet to have a year under her belt, and she is already making a difference at ERMCO - so much so that the Talent Recruitment and Acquisition Team... -
First Citizens announces Baggett as Northwest Regional Agriculture and Commercial Lender (9/23/23)Joe Ward, Northwest Regional President at First Citizens National Bank, recently announced the addition of Kurt Baggett as Northwest Regional Agriculture and Commercial Lender. “Kurt brings 17 years... -
Unemployment drops in nearly every Tennessee county in August (9/23/23)NASHVILLE – Ninety-three of Tennessee’s 95 counties recorded lower unemployment rates in August 2023, according to new data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD)....
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Free webinar on business tax law changes Sept. 26 (9/18/23)NASHVILLE - Join the Department of Revenue on September 26 at 9 am Central time for a free webinar on recent changes to business tax law under the Tennessee Works Tax Act. This live, interactive...
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ERMCO hosts second Family Fair Day (9/16/23)On Sunday, September 10, ERMCO-Dyersburg invited all 1,900+ team members and their families to the company’s second Family Day at the Dyer County Fair. The event, held from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., was... -
Tennessee’s unemployment rate holds steady at record-low level (9/16/23)NASHVILLE – Tennessee’s statewide unemployment rate for August 2023 remained at the state’s all-time low seasonally adjusted rate of 3.1%, according to new data released by the Department of Labor...
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TNECD announces lenders for LendTN Program (9/16/23)NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) announced today five new lenders to participate in LendTN, a Fund Tennessee program announced in February...
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Tennessee tourism brings in record $29B from 141M visitors in 2022 (9/16/23)KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee tourism generated $29 billion in direct visitor spending and saw 141 million visitors to the state in 2022, according to newly released data from Tourism Economics....
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Sporting new activities (9/14/23)This Saturday, the City of Dyersburg had the grand opening for the Dyersburg SoccerPlex. The parking lots were filled with parents hurrying their kids towards the fields, their small soccer cleats... -
First Citizens celebrates 50th anniversary of Green Village VP & Branch Manager Denise Barker (9/9/23)Many past teammates, friends, customers and family celebrated VP & Branch Manager Denise Barker’s 50-Year Anniversary on August 30 at Green Village Financial Center. -
Deduction helps teachers cut classroom costs (9/9/23)Teachers often buy classroom supplies with their own money. The Educator Expense Deduction helps them get some of that money back. Eligible teachers and administrators can deduct part of the cost of...
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Tax professionals must act fast after discovering data breach (9/9/23)Anyone can be a target of cybercriminals and scammers. Unfortunately, tax professionals can seem like the big fish in a sea of potential targets because of how much financial data they use to conduct...
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A blueprint for new business (9/7/23)Last week, I presented a “Rationale for Spec Building” to the Industrial Development Board of Dyer County, as well as the Budget Committee for the Dyer County Board of Commissioners. In the interest... -
Putting down roots (9/2/23)The lion’s pale amber eyes blinked slowly, scanning the surrounding sandy scrub for potential prey. Shimmering heat waves distorted his view as he lay in the meager shade provided by a short, twisted... -
First Citizens National Bank promotes Rachel Anders to AVP, trust officer (8/26/23)Andy Carter, Senior Vice President & Trust Manager for First Citizens National Bank, recently announced the promotion of Rachel Anders to Assistant Vice President & Trust Officer. Rachel graduated...
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Cole Shelton, CFP® recognized as a Top Next-Gen Best-In-State Wealth Advisor by Forbes (8/24/23)Dyersburg – Baird, an employee-owned, international wealth management, asset management, investment banking/capital markets, and private equity firm, recently announced that Cole Shelton, CFP®,... -
Octopus on roller skates (8/23/23)The 30th President of the United States was a bit of a square peg in a round hole. Known as “Silent Cal,” Calvin Coolidge was quiet and taciturn, a sharp contrast to the typical ebullient, outgoing... -
Tennessee’s unemployment rate sets record low in July (8/19/23)NASHVILLE – Tennessee made history in July when the state recorded its lowest unemployment rate since the federal government began tracking the statistic in 1976. According to the Department of Labor... -
Tennessee recognized for excellence in financial reporting (8/19/23)NASHVILLE – Tennessee has received the highest form of recognition awarded for government accounting and financial reporting for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The Government Finance...
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Embrace the paradox (8/17/23)Kent Keith was always fascinated by the challenges of leadership. As a senior at Roosevelt High School in Honolulu, he served as student body president and president of the Honolulu High School... -
Knowing how scammers pose as the IRS can help taxpayers protect themselves (8/15/23)Crooks are always looking for new ways to scam unsuspecting taxpayers. Scammers impersonate the IRS by phone or email, in person, or by mail or delivery service – and cost people their time and...
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Certain energy credits under Inflation Reduction Act are elective pay eligible (8/15/23)(IRS) — Elective pay allows applicable entities, including tax-exempt and governmental entities that would otherwise be unable to claim certain credits because they do not owe federal income tax, to...
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Union University chooses Dynamix for physical therapy service (8/14/23)JACKSON, TENN. – Dynamix Physical Therapy has been selected by Union University to serve as their exclusive provider for all athletic rehabilitation. Dynamix will provide sport specific... -
It has to stop (8/10/23)My wife and I left the darkened movie theater, emotionally drained by the traumatic story shared on the big screen. It was July 4th, the opening day for Sound of Freedom, a movie based on the life of...
