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The Dyersburg Police Department is seeking information regarding a suspect in reference to an armed robbery reportedly occurring Friday evening, September 24.

A local man was taken into custody after Dyersburg Police responded to a burglary call. Luis Martinez, 26, of Dyersburg was arrested on charges of felon in possession of a weapon, aggravated burglary, and resisting arrest.

On Monday morning, September 27, District Attorney General Danny Goodman announced the state and the Economy Inn, located at 1004 Hwy. 51 Bypass in Dyersburg, had reached an agreement in the reopening of the facility. Goodman presented an order listing all requirements to reopen the Economy Inn before Dyer County Chancellor Tony Childress.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Tennessee Department of Health will begin offering booster doses of COVID vaccine to certain populations, beginning Friday, September 24. A single dose booster of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine can be administered for individuals who met these criteria:...

On Thursday, September 23, a crowd of roughly 150 local residents gathered at the Main Street Dyersburg Farmers Market, located at the downtown Forked Deer River Park, for the 5th annual Farm to Table Dinner. The event is an annual fundraiser for Healing Horses Inc.

The 29th Judicial District Recovery Court held an intimate commencement ceremony on the morning of September 21 in the Dyer County Circuit Courtroom at the Dyer County Courthouse. Graduates from the program were Suzzane Clark and Christie Johnson.

Have you ever wondered about the Daughters of the American Revolution and why a group like that even exists over 200 years after the Revolutionary War? Dr. Pam Sirmans and Penny Switzer will provide the program for the Dyer County Genealogy Group on Tuesday, September 28 at 5 p.m. at the PDC, located at 305 College St. in Dyersburg...

A local man is in custody on a charge of criminal attempt to commit kidnapping. Dyersburg Police arrested Russell Barton, 53, of Dyersburg after he reportedly attempted to kidnap a 2-year-old child at the Forked Deer River Park in downtown Dyersburg on September 20.

On Tuesday night, September 21, Aaliyah Enochs, 20, of Dyersburg, was taken into custody on a charge of aggravated child abuse. According to the Dyersburg Police Department, Enochs’ 5-month-old infant suffered critical injuries from multiple blunt force trauma to the head and body.

Recently, officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Of all of the students who advanced to the semifinalist level, Dyersburg High School was notified senior Blakely MacArthur received the honor...

Dyer County High School FFA student Molly Campbell was named one of the top 12 in the National Employment Skills Competition. According to Megan Greene, Dyer County Schools Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator, Molly will be competing in the final round in Indianapolis, Indiana at the 94th annual National FFA Convention in October 2021.

Dyersburg-Dyer County Arts Council will hold auditions for their Christmas production of “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play.” The auditions are set for Monday and Tuesday nights, September 27 and 28, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The auditions will be held at the PDC (Professional Development Center), 305 College St. It’s the same building where the YMCA and the Dyer County Historical Museum are located...

The Dyersburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen convened Monday at 7 p.m. to review two items of new business, the August attorney invoice and to hold a public hearing pertaining to a beer permit for The Blacksmith Restaurant.

The Newbern Board of Mayor and Aldermen met Tuesday evening to review items of new business consisting of new hires for City departments and bids, as well as to hear updates from various departments.

The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall is scheduled to be in Trenton from Thursday, Sept. 23 – Sunday, September 27 at Pedestrian Park, located across the street from the Trenton Post Office on College St. The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall is a 3/5th scale model of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington D.C. At 6 feet tall at the center, the wall covers almost 300 feet from end to end and includes the names of over 58,000 servicemen and women who gave their lives in service in the Vietnam conflict...

On Wednesday, September 22, the 29th Judicial District Attorney’s Office revisited cases on individuals alleged to being local members of the Vice Lords.

Recently, the Tennessee Department of Education named all schools statewide who earned the 2020-2021 Reward School status. Dyer County High School and Fifth Consolidated were recognized as Tennessee Reward Schools.

With nearly 47 vendors present ranging from foods and merchandise to carnival rides, inflatables and games, the 29th Annual Depot Days festival drew in a crowd of thousands over the weekend for a full day of fun, entertainment, and music.

At the Kentucky-Tennessee Water Professionals Conference, held in Chattanooga in August, Mike Goff, City of Dyersburg’s Wastewater Superintendent, was announced as the recipient of the 2020-2021 KY/TN William D. Hatfield Award. The award is presented to operators of wastewater treatment plants for outstanding performance and professionalism.

A special day for younger hunting enthusiasts is coming up on September 25. In support of local events and venues, the Ducks Unlimited West TN Greenwing Event is occurring Saturday from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Fyrne Lake. This event is free for any child interested in participating. More information is available at dyersburgdu.org or contact Clay Perkins at (731) 445-0861.

On Friday morning, Mary Cutler, a resident of Canterbury Place, received a special celebration for her 101st birthday. The staff and residents at Canterbury Place wished Mary a very happy 101st birthday with the birthday song, balloons, card, and cake. Canterbury Place will be celebrating all September birthdays on Wednesday, September 22.

The Bruce Recreation Center, located at 801 Vernon St. in Dyersburg, will host a community meeting on Tuesday, September 21 at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Tennessee gas price average held steady over the last week. The Tennessee gas price average remains $2.89, which is two cents more than one month ago and nearly 95 cents more than one year ago. “Hurricane Nicholas complicated and slowed the recovery from Ida, but the seasonal drop-off in demand helped mitigate price increases on the week,” said Megan Cooper, spokeswoman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. ...

On Wednesday morning, September 15, the Dyer County Redistricting Committee held a meeting to discuss options for redistricting using 2020 Census information. The committee was comprised Mayor Chris Young, Dyer County Election Administrator Anita Fowlkes, and district commissioners John Uitendaal, Bradley Gray, Doug Singleteary, Debra Roberson, Hunter Jackson, Mark Korn, and Dob Johnson.