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On Monday, July 31, 2017, Congressman David Kustoff visited Newbern TCAT. He spoke with TCAT administrators and community leaders, and was also taken on a campus tour where he spoke to instructors and students.

Dyersburg State Community College paramedic and EMT students received hands-on training Thursday, June 29 at the Downtown Farmers Market as they participated in a surprise mock emergency drill. The scene was staged to appear that a vehicle had driven through the farmers market, and approximately 50 volunteers of all ages played the part as ‘victims’ with varying injuries.

On Friday, May 5, over 75 participants entered in the Dyer County Special Olympics Spring Games, which was held at the Newbern National Guard Armory. Excited students and teachers representing Dyersburg City and Dyer County Schools were eager to take the court and show off their skills in friendly competition.

Each year, in conjunction with National Small Business Week, the Dyersburg/Dyer County Chamber of Commerce hosts an annual business expo, inviting local businesses to showcase products and services they provide to the general public. Held on Thursday, May 4 at the Lannom Center, a total of 61 vendors, ranging from small business to non-profit organizations, and even large industries showcased their services.

As a part of the 2017 Dogwood Festival, the Dyer County Historical Society hosted a Colonial Rubber Reunion on Sunday, April 23. The event was held at the Professional Development Center, located at 305 College Street in Dyersburg.

Photos from the Action News 5 Weather Road Show that occurred on Thursday, March 23 in Dyersburg at the Lannom Center

On Friday, March 10, the Dyersburg Electric System celebrated their annual Arbor Day tree planting tradition. This year, the event occurred at St. Joseph Village retirement community. Aiding DES in the planting was a crew from Stanfield's Nursery and Landscaping.

Held in conjunction with Read Across America, as well as beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss’ birthday, McIver’s Grant Public Library hosted its annual McIver’s Night of Reading event on Monday, March 6 from 5:30 - 7 p.m.

On Friday, Jan. 27, approximately 100 participants took the court of the Terry Glover Gymnasium at Dyersburg High School for the 2017 Dyer County Basketball Skill Special Olympics. Students and teachers from Dyersburg City and Dyer County Schools, along with adults from Developmental Skills Center gathered together to show off their basketball skills in a friendly competition.

Photos from the 2017 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial March and Celebration held in downtown Dyersburg on Monday, January 16.

Photos from the 32nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Luncheon and Community Celebration. The event was held on Thursday, January 12 inside the E.H. Lannom Gymnasium at Dyersburg State Community College. The annual luncheon was hosted by the Dyersburg/ Dyer County Chamber of Commerce and DSCC. U.S. Attorney Edward L. Stanton III was the guest speaker.

Photos from opening night of the 2016 Sorghum Valley Christmas Village.

At 7 p.m. Thursday night, a crowd of hundreds braved the cold night air while gathering together to observe the 27th Annual Newbern Rotary Christmas Parade. With over 100 floats and individuals registered for this year's event, it wasn't long before the streets of Newbern were filled with candy, smiles, and laughter.

The 66th Annual Dyersburg Christmas Parade took place on Tuesday, November 29 at 7 p.m. Even after being postponed due to rain, the parade had over 90 participants making it the largest Christmas parade in the city in over 20 years.

On Thursday, November 10 at 2 p.m., The Highlands of Dyersburg Health and Rehabilitation, along with representatives from Asera Care, hosted a Veterans Day program for residents. The highlight of the program was the presentation of certificates to those residents who served in the U.S. Military. Residents Earl Willoghby, Bob Hendrix, Willie McElrath, and Gail Cook were all thanked for their service and presented certificates.

Photos of trick-or-treaters on Halloween evening in downtown Dyersburg and the Dyersburg Mall.

The 2016 LIFE Maze occurred Tuesday, Oct. 18 - Thursday, Oct. 20 at the Lannom Center in Dyersburg. Presented by Life Choices of Dyersburg, the LIFE Maze is a role-play game based on real-life scenarios. The Life Maze is coordinated through the Life Choices Prevention Program. Those in attendance on Wed. Oct. 19 were shown a mock accident scene as well. Over 1,000 8th grade students participated in the three day event.

Gallery of photos taken of Halloween decorations around the city of Dyersburg and Finley areas.

On Friday, October 21, Dyersburg High School held a 'Grease"-themed Senior Night pep rally, which not only recognized all senior athletes, cheerleaders, band, dance and step teams members, but also hosted a check presentation to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. The amount of the check presented, to the delight of the DHS student body, was in the amount of $2,598.60, which was without the amount raised on Friday. The expected total donation amount is expected to be well over $2,600.

Dyersburg High School and their student council hosted a spaghetti supper as part of Pink Week. All proceeds during DHS Pink Week will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Photos of the award winning Dyersburg High School Trojan Torch Newspaper staff.

On Saturday September 24, the annual Main Street Fall Festival occurred at the downtown Farmers Market and River Park. Vendors, events, and activities were abundant throughout the day.

On Friday September 23, the Dyersburg Fire Department, Tennova EMS, and Air Evac Lifeteam held mock practice situational drills at the Dyer County Fairgrounds.

The 10th annual St. Jude Ride from Peoria, IL made its yearly stop in Dyersburg Thursday September 15. Riders enjoyed a meal at the Lannom Center before hitting the road Friday morning on their final leg to St. Jude Children's Hospital in Memphis. Locals Travis and Deborah Davidson participated in the ride, which raised over $700,000 for the hospital.

On Wednesday September 14, the Dyersburg Police Department visited with adults with special needs at the Dyersburg Mall. Police Chief Steve Isbell and officers talked, answered questions, and passed out goodies for those in attendance. Also, they were surprised to receive goody bags of their own from the adults.

Students of Mrs. Amber Hall's kindergarten class from Christ Classical Academy visited with residents of The Highlands of Dyersburg Health and Rehab on Wednesday September 14.