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Union City, Tenn. — Discovery Park of America has announced the return of the popular Antique Tractor Show for the fourth year. The unique event will be held on Fri., Aug. 7 and Sat., Aug. 8 at Discovery Park of America. “Each year we are amazed at the number of incredible tractors that show up for our tractor show,” said Karl Johnson, a director at the park and one of the organizers of the event. ...

When the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) released their COVID-19 update on Monday, July 13, the department reported Dyer County had over 300 total cases of the virus, coming in at 302.

Savannah Johnson, a graduate student at Duke University and a native of Dyersburg, is part of research team investigating the impact of COVID-19 on families in the Southeastern US who hope to learn about how the pandemic is impacting families in Dyersburg.

The American Business Women Association’s Southern Chapter comes together each year to raise money for the Dyersburg State Community College Scholarship Fund. Over the previous year, the chapter raised a total of $3,253 for the fund. The annual ABWA Girls Night Out Holiday Mart, with all proceeds going to the DSCC Scholarship Fund, will be held Thursday, August 27 from 5-8 p.m. ...

With COVID-19 hitting during the middle of tax season this spring, the Internal Revenue Service extended the deadline for individuals and businesses to file their 2019 income taxes and this deadline comes on Wednesday.

The Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council will distribute USDA commodity foods in Newbern on Thursday, July 16 from 8 a.m. until noon at the Rescue Squad. Later that afternoon commodity foods will be distributed in Trimble at the community center from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m...

State Gazette On Friday evening, July 10, protesters returned to the Dyer County Courthouse to share their thoughts and feelings concerning racial equality and other topics in Dyer County and across the country. Nearly 40 protesters began their protest shortly before 6 p.m...

On Friday morning, July 10, State Sen. Ed Jackson and State Rep. Rusty Grills addressed those in attendance, as well as individuals watching via live stream, at the Dyersburg/Dyer County Chamber of Commerce’s Legislative Coffee.

Driving north from Crockett County on Highway 412, one of the first things motorists see when crossing into Dyer County is a sign marking the future home of Coach's Place.

The Dyer County Election Commission will meet on Tuesday, July 14 at 4 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Dyer County Election Commission Office at 113 West Market St. in Dyersburg.

BRANDON HUTCHESON bhutcheson@stategazette.com On Thursday, July 9, the Dyersburg Municipal-Regional Planning Commission convened electronically to review one item of new business, phase two of a preliminary subdivision plat for the Village at The Farms...

On Friday, July 10, Tennessee Supreme Court issued an order requiring face coverings to individuals who enter courthouses or buildings were court is being held. The order will take effect on Monday, July 13 and will remain in place until further notice.

Effective July 10, 2020, new screening technology will be in place to enhance safety for patients, guests, and employees at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital and at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital (JMCGH). The new technology will not impact how a person checks into facility as a patient for treatment.

On Wednesday afternoon, Michael Dunavant, United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, was the guest speaker at the Dyersburg Kiwanis Club meeting, held at the Lupo’s Event Center in Dyersburg.

The Dyer County School System recently released information regarding the first week of school for students. Students will be given an opportunity to meet their classroom teacher and pick up information during the hours of 8-11 a.m. Due to COVID-19 and to ensure the safety of all, please adhere to the following procedures for this first day of school:...

BBB is passing along a warning issued by the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding contact tracing scams during the COVID-19 pandemic. These scams are designed to steal money and sensitive information from victims. Americans should be vigilant to prevent the theft of sensitive personal information and money by these fraudsters...

Small businesses across the country, state and county are feeling the effects of COVID-19 and the social distancing regulations and guidelines which have been in place for the past three months.

Urgent Team Walk-in Urgent Care is now offering on-site COVID-19 testing to employers in the Dyersburg area. “We recognize many employers are eager to bring their employees back to work as safely as possible and COVID-19 testing is a major step towards this goal,” said Urgent Team Division Vice President Nancy Becker. “Early detection through on-site testing can help reduce the spread of the virus and maintain a productive workforce.”...

A come-and-go retirement party was held on June 26 for Deliah Frazier at the Dyer County Office on Aging Senior Center. Family, friends, and co-workers were welcomed to stop by to congratulate her on her retirement. Cake, punch and other refreshments were served...

White & Associates Insurance is pleased to announce that the Dyer/Lake County Carl Perkins Center for Prevention of Child Abuse has received a $5,000 donation from Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance as part of an Emergency Community Support Grant to help independent agents give back to their local community during the COVID-19 crisis. ...

On Saturday afternoon, July 4, a group of protesters gathered at the Dyer County Court House and participated in discussions with several local residents regarding several different issues that included race and history.

On Monday, July 6, the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) released the updated COVID-19 case count for the State of Tennessee. With Monday’s update, TDH reported Dyer County had 3 deaths as a result of the virus, with the county having a total of 254 COVID-19 cases (consisting of confirmed and probable cases) with 109 recoveries.

The 2020 Depot Days festival, set for Sept. 19 in downtown Newbern, has been cancelled because of potential safety issues stemming from the COVID-19 virus. The Newbern Historical Society operates the annual event, and released the following statement:...