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Tennessee tenants call on state legislators to join requests for new renter protections at state and federal levels (3/18/24)1Special to the State Gazette Nashville, TN - Renters from rural towns and cities across Tennessee will converge on Nashville on February 20th to meet with state legislators and demand immediate action to address the state’s housing crisis. They will join a broad coalition of advocates for affordable housing and solutions to homelessness as part of the 2nd Day on the Hill for Housing and Homelessness. ...
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Discovery Park of America presents four Discovery Awards at 2024 gala and fundraiser (3/18/24)Special to the State Gazette On Saturday evening, March 2, 2024, Discovery Park of America honored four who, like the museum and heritage park, inspire others to “see beyond.” Proceeds from the event benefit the Kirkland Scholarship Fund that provides free admission for student groups to Discovery Park...
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Dyer County Resource Ability Fair to be held March 28 (3/18/24)Special to the State Gazette The 2024 Dyer County Resource Ability Fair will be hosted on March 28, 2024 at the CST Community Tennessee Rehabilitation Center, located at 1365 Morgan Rd. In Dyersburg. The event will begin at 5 p.m. and continue until 7 p.m...
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Newbern Commission mulls ordinance amendment allowing kennel near residences (3/18/24)On March 14, the Newbern Planning Commission met to hear of several proposed changes to tracts, including a request to amend an ordinance in order to permit pet kennels in a Forestry, Agricultural, and Residential (FAR) zoned area.
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Historical Society’s Danny Walden presents local maps (3/18/24)
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Library staff tells board gives update on the “Smart Women” event and a reduction in debt (3/18/24)The McIver’s Grant Public Library met on March 14 to discuss, among other topics, a reduction in the library’s debt to the Dyer County Library Foundation.
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Dyersburg Planning Commission hears of future land use possibilities (3/18/24)On Thursday, March 14, the City of Dyersburg Planning Commission met to hear about future land use possibilities, including expansions of residential and commercial areas.
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DCHS Seniors recognized for raising ACT scores (3/18/24)
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Cost share funding available for agriculture, forestry businesses (3/16/24)NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) announces the third round of funding for the Tennessee Forestry, Agriculture, and Rural Markets (FARM) cost-share program. FARM will provide financial assistance to agricultural, food, forestry, and nonprofit agricultural entities in Tennessee...
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104 Tennessee Rescue Squads receive grants totaling $3M through Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (3/16/24)Special to the State Gazette NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (“SFMO”) proudly announce that 104 Tennessee rescue squads will receive grants totaling $3 million in 2024 through the Rescue Squad Grant Program...
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United Way of West Tennessee hosts 11th Annual First Ladies’ Luncheon (3/16/24)Special to the State Gazette Jackson, Tenn. (Feb. 7, 2024) – United Way of West Tennessee will host the eleventh annual First Ladies’ Luncheon, its largest fundraising events, at the Jackson Fairgrounds on April 18 from 12-1pm. The organization will also host “An Evening Preview” at the same location the night before the luncheon from 5-7pm...
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First Community Bank donates $1500 to Humane Society (3/16/24)
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Students take part in AL Star Leadership Summit (3/16/24)
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“How Are You Feeling?” — Breaking the stigma on mental health talk (3/16/24)Special to the State Gazette Dr. Rebekah Lemmons, Youth Villages Managing Director of Clinical Services “How are you feeling?” is an appropriate question to ask someone about their mental health at any time. The reality, though, is responses to that question can mask how the person truly feels. Although mental health stories appear more on television, websites and social media these days, people remain hesitant to share how they are doing. ...
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Legislators questioned about the “Freedom of Education Bill”/private school vouchers (3/15/24)Legislative Coffee in Dyersburg saw a packed house of educators and parentslthough various issues were discussed at the regular Legislative Coffee, held at the Dyersburg/Dyer County Chamber of Commerce, the central topic was the “Education Freedom Act” bill coming up before the State of Tennessee General Assembly. The bill would allow for students who attend private schools to receive scholarships of up to $7,500 of state funds.
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Pet of the Week (3/15/24)Meet Mateo! This week’s Pet of the Week is Mateo Mateo is roughly 3 years old. He is believed to be a chihuahua. He is up to date on his vaccinations. He is heartworm-negative and neutered. He has temp tested great with other dogs. He may be a little shy around men but warms up easily. ...
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DCHS student Hayden Warren recognized as the University of Tennessee-Knoxville Distinguished Tennessean (3/15/24)Dyer County High School senior classman Hayden Warren has been recognized as the University of Tennessee-Knoxville Distinguished Tennessean. The program recognizes students with exceptional academic performance and demonstrated engagement in their community.
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Teacher Feature (3/15/24)Carrie Council- Holice Powell Elementary School Ms. Carrie Council is a Pre-K Teacher at Holice Powell Elementary School. She has been an educator for 25 Years. "One of my favorite quotes is, 'Students don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.' I have found this to be true,” said Council. “As a teacher, I first have to love my students, then I can begin the task of teaching."...
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Captain Billy Williams retires after 38-1/2 years at Dyersburg Police Department (3/13/24)2
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Derryberry, Bradford return for UT Martin Bettie Graham Seminar (3/13/24)Special to the State Gazette MARTIN, Tenn. – The UT Martin Bettie Graham Seminar Series on Diagnosis and Early Intervention of Learning Difficulties will be held Monday, March 18, and it will welcome back two guest speakers who previously participated in the seminar...
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Attempted armed robbery in Okeena Park, juvenile escapes and calls police (3/13/24)2
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Former Dyer County graduate Seth Baker shares experiences at Yale (3/13/24)
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Governor’s Volunteer Stars Awards 2023 individual honorees (3/13/24)Danny Walden and Spencer Burns were recently honored as Volunteer Tennessee Governor's Volunteer Stars Awards 2023 Individual Honorees by Governor Bill Lee of Tennessee. The Governor's Volunteer Stars Awards (GVSA) is an initiative by Volunteer Tennessee that aims to acknowledge exceptional volunteers from all 95 counties in Tennessee.
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Local authors share their stories with children during McIver’s Night of Reading (3/13/24)
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Student Spotlight (3/13/24)The DHS Student Spotlight for the week of March 18 is on Taylor Dunn, 12th grade. “Senior Taylor Dunn is so easy to talk to, knowledgeable, friendly, and polite. He is always humble, kind, and funny and a student that younger kids can look up to and be proud to be a Trojan!” - Ms. Kelly Gardner...
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Lyte Circle tire hoard stirs conflict during County Legislative Body meeting; commissioners OK motion opposing school voucher program (3/12/24)2The Dyer County Legislative Body convened Monday, March 11, at the Dyer County Courthouse to discuss school vouchers and a tire hoard on Lyte Circle, among other matters.
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Museum Staff Attends Military Expo (3/12/24)The Veterans’ Museum was represented at the 2024 Military History Expo at the Discovery Park of America by Assistant Museum Director Rebecca Carmack-Summar, Administrative Assistant Hillary Wheeler, and Museum Volunteer Jonathan Wheeler. The Expo was held on March 8-9 in Union City, Tennessee.
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TLM, Building Committee convene for a progress update on courthouse renovations (3/11/24)RACHEL TOWNSEND rtownsend@stategazette.com Members of the Dyer County Building Committee and the Dyer County Commission met with TLM associates on Friday evening, March 8, at the Dyer County Courthouse to discuss progress with courthouse renovations...
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Congressman Kustoff secures $10 Million for construction of the I-69 Troy Bypass (3/11/24)3Special to the State Gazette WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) secured $10,000,000 for the Tennessee Department of Transportation to complete the widening of two sections of I-69, also known as the Troy Bypass. Once completed, the Troy Bypass will allow for the future connection of I-69 to Kentucky in the north, and I-155 in Dyersburg, Tennessee to the south...
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How repression, hope, my friend Vaidas, and I helped bring down the Berlin Wall (3/11/24)1When President Ronald Reagan stood at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin and said, “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall,” the Berlin Wall was already destined for a fall. Totalitarian dictators had ruined the economies and spirits of East Europeans. The people had taken all they could. Unrest spread across the countries behind what Churchill called “the Iron Curtain.” By 1989, Russia was happy to loosen its hold.
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“Our Layla”— One pup’s journey out of the shelter and into a home (3/8/24)In 2022, Dyersburg residents Dewey and Cindy Shawver opened their homes and hearts when they decided to adopt Layla, a 4-year-old tricolor Beagle who had taken residence at the Dyersburg-Dyer County Humane Society...
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Teacher Feature (3/8/24)
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TWRA to host 2024 championship for young archers (3/8/24)Special to the State Gazette The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will host the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) 16th State Championships, March 13-15 (Wednesday-Friday), in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The NASP State Championships will be returning to the Tennessee Miller Coliseum for the 13th time. ...
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The 11th annual Transitions Butterfly Run to kick off March 23 (3/8/24)RACHEL TOWNSEND rtownsend@stategazette.com Grab your running shoes and head to the fairgrounds on March 23 for the 11th annual Transitions Butterfly Run. Rain or shine, the event is scheduled to kick off at 10 a.m. with the 10K and 5K races and the annual 2-mile color walk...
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Pet of the Week (3/8/24)