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TIPTONVILLE, TENN. – A drug investigation spanning several months and involving Agents from the West Tennessee Drug Task Force’s 29th Judicial District, the Postal Inspector and the Tennessee Counterdrug Task Force, resulted in a search warrant being served at a home on Winburg-Bluebank Road in Tiptonville on Friday, Sept.18...

With the release of the Tennessee Department of Health’s (TDH) daily COVID-19 update on Tuesday, the department reported Dyer County as having a total of 1,287 COVID-19 cases, which consist of confirmed and probable cases. Additionally, the TDH said that Dyer County had 184 active cases with 1,091 recoveries/inactive cases.

The City of Dyersburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen convened Monday evening at 7 p.m. via teleconference for their regularly scheduled meeting. Board members heard numerous items of new business including a beer permit for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, a resolution to allow the City to apply for the 2020 Public Parks and Recreation Grant, as well as a review of the minutes from committee meetings held last week.

Over the past weekend, Dyersburg Police made multiple arrests in numerous cases involving assaults and weapons-related charges. In three separate incidents, DPD arrested Tony Lake, 49, of Dyersburg, Geremy Causey, 29, of Memphis, and Jeremy Kimble, 30, of Dyersburg. All three appeared in Dyersburg City Court Monday afternoon, September 21.

On Monday morning members of the City of Dyersburg Street and Sanitation Department began cleaning up trash and debris at a residence located at 1633 Countryman St. following a consent order granted by Judge Dean Dedmon on Sept.16.

An event to celebrate to dedication of the Dyersburg mural, which was completed this summer, is set for Thursday, September 24 beginning at 5 p.m. The event, hosted by Main Street Downtown Dyersburg in partnership with the Dyersburg/Dyer County Chamber of Commerce Adult Leadership Class of 2018-2019, will take place on South Mill Ave. ...

BRANDON HUTCHESON bhutcheson@stategazette.com Dyersburg High School seniors Alveena Nadeem and Manuel ‘MJ’ Echavez were recently named Commended Students in the 66th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Both Nadeem and Echavez placed among the top 50,000 scorers in the 2019 PSAT of more than 1.5 million students from roughly 21,000 high schools who entered the 2021 competition...

Though the COVID-19 pandemic has forced many events and activities to cease plans in 2020, Operation Christmas Child, known as the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind, has announced the outreach program will occur this holiday season.

On Saturday, September 26, from 9-10:30 a.m., the Girl Scouts Heart of the South will hold a drive-thru recruitment event at the Dyer County Fairgrounds for girls interested in joining the Dyer/Lake Service Unit. The event, filled with fun and information regarding the organization, will be held rain or shine...

Reelfoot Lake State Park staff will host a National Public Land Day Hike on Saturday, September 26 with an interpretive hike on the boardwalk. Hikers are invited to bring cameras, dress according to the weather, and wear sturdy shoes for an easy trail. Meet at the State Park Visitor Center at 9 a.m. The hike is free to the public...

With the release of the Tennessee Department of Health’s (TDH) daily COVID-19 update on Monday, the department reported Dyer County as having a total of 1,279 COVID-19 cases, which consist of confirmed and probable cases. Additionally, the TDH said that Dyer County had 190 active cases with 1,077 recoveries/inactive cases.

BRANDON HUTCHESON bhutcheson@stategazette.com With Election Day just under two months away, individuals will soon be making their way to the polls to cast their ballots. However, with COVID-19 still in effect, many voters have inquired about absentee, or mail-in, voting. Dyer County Election Administrator Anita Fowlkes spoke with the State Gazette about the steps voters could take to cast their ballots by mail...

Three Dyersburg Police Officers were recently recognized during the Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security Three Stars of Tennessee Award and First Responder recognition ceremony in Nashville. Officer Dustin Holley, Field Training Officer Wesley C. Blankenship and Field Training Officer Brandon Wheeler were the recipients of the First Responder award after their names were submitted for consideration by the DPD...

The Dyersburg Recreation Committee convened Wednesday afternoon at 4 p.m. inside the conference room of City Hall to discuss the possibility of reopening of the three City-owned recreation centers, Dyersburg Activity Center, Future City Recreational Center, and Bruce Recreation Center. The committee met with Parks and Recreation Director Andy Baker as well as representation from all three centers.

The Dyersburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen is scheduled to convene electronically Monday, September 21 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held pursuant to Gov. Bill Lee’s Executive Order 16, which permits local governing bodies to meet electronically. Those who wish to participate may do so by calling 978-990-5000 and entering access code 203600# when prompted...

BRANDON HUTCHESON bhutcheson@stategazette.com Wednesday afternoon, September 16, at 3 p.m., the Dyersburg Street and Sanitation Committee met in the upstairs conference room of City Hall to further discuss the drainage issues on Woodside Lane, located in the Rolling Meadows neighborhood...

(USDA) — President Donald J. Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced Friday up to an additional $14 billion for agricultural producers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs because of COVID-19. Signup for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP 2) will begin September 21 and run through December 11, 2020...

With the release of the Tennessee Department of Health’s (TDH) daily COVID-19 update on Friday, the department reported Dyer County as having a total of 1,246 COVID-19 cases, which consist of confirmed and probable cases. Additionally, the TDH said that Dyer County had 179 active cases with 1,054 recoveries/inactive cases.

With the release of the Tennessee Department of Health’s (TDH) daily COVID-19 update on Thursday, the department reported Dyer County as having a total of 1,210 COVID-19 cases, which consist of confirmed and probable cases. Additionally, the TDH said that Dyer County had 156 active cases with 1,041 recoveries/inactive cases.

The Dyersburg City School System announced Thursday afternoon they would remain in Phase 2 for Dyersburg Primary, Dyersburg Intermediate, and Dyersburg Middle schools, while Dyersburg High School will follow a Phase 2 modified and ACT week schedule for the upcoming week of September 21-25.

The Dyer County School System announced Thursday that all county schools will operate under the Phase 3 guidelines until further notice, with the exception being Dyer County High School which will continue to operate under Phase 2 guidelines until fall break.

With the release of the Tennessee Department of Health’s (TDH) daily COVID-19 update on Wednesday, the department reported Dyer County as having a total of 1,185 COVID-19 cases, which consist of confirmed and probable cases. Additionally, the TDH said that Dyer County had 147 active cases with 1,025 recoveries/inactive cases.

On Monday morning, September 14, Dyersburg Police officers arrested Seth Williams, 28, who is reportedly wanted out of Dyersburg City Court and Dyer County, on Diane Drive.

The Dyer County Legislative Body met on Monday night in the Dyer County General Sessions Courtroom for their first monthly meeting following the passing of the fiscal year budget back in August. Commissioners were notified by Dyer County Mayor Chris Young on the Three Star Program and informed the county had received the Fiscal Strength and Efficient Government Confirmation Letter.

The Dyersburg City School Board convened Monday evening at 5:30 p.m. inside the Dyersburg High School project room for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting. The agenda contained various items of business including school updates, policy reviews, and the introduction of new teachers for the 20-21 school year.