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The Tennessee Department of Health’s (TDH) COVID-19 update issued on Wednesday, August 5, reported Dyer County had 579 total COVID-19 cases, which consist of confirmed and probable cases, as well as 316 active cases and 256 recoveries. Additionally, the report listed Dyer County as having 7 deaths due to the virus.

Conducting business under Executive Order 16, which allows legislative boards to conduct business via electronic means, the Dyer County School Board met on Tuesday night both in-person and via conference call to discuss items of business as the new school year has started.

Lamon Records Nashville has released ‘Drive’, a single from local music duo the Hutcheson Brothers, to country radio and digital music sites. Consisting of brothers Jon and Brandon Hutcheson, the pair are singer-songwriters, multi-nominated and award-winning musicians, and Nashville recording artists from northwest Tennessee...

Dating back to the turn of the 20th century, one thing has been certain if you were to stroll along the line of shops in downtown Newbern – at some point in your journey, you would pass by Newbern Hardware.

On Monday evening, August 3 at 7 p.m., the City of Dyersburg’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen convened via teleconference for their regularly scheduled bi-monthly meeting. The board heard three items of new business, which included a public hearing for a beer permit, the attorney invoice for the month of June, and the review of the Finance Committee meeting minutes from July 29.

The Dyersburg City School Board convened Monday evening, August 3, inside the project room of Dyersburg High School. The board heard many items of new business, including updates from the first day of school, sports, the Continuous Learning Plan, among other items of business.

On August 3, 2020, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee called for the Tennessee General Assembly to convene on Monday, August 10, 2020 for a special session to address COVID-19 liability protections, telehealth services and laws governing the Capitol grounds.

On Monday afternoon following a Zoom call with members of the Health Task Force, Dyer County Mayor Chris Young announced his intention to extend the mask requirement through Aug.29. Merely hours after extending the mandate, Young, who voluntarily tested for the coronavirus after waking up with symptoms over the weekend, received confirmation he tested positive for COVID-19 late Monday evening.

On July 3, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed Executive Order 54 to grant county mayors in 89 counties the authority to issue local requirements that citizens wear face coverings in public places in order to slow the spread of COVID-19 cases which have risen substantially in recent weeks...

Dyersburg Police is currently on the look out for Bobby Joe Claybrook, 39, of Dyersburg, whom the department identified as the suspect following two shooting incidents Sunday afternoon.

This upcoming Thursday, August 6, marks the State and Federal Primary Election, as well as the Dyer County/ Dyersburg General Election. All Dyer County registered voters who did not take part in the early voting period and wish to cast their ballots must do so at their voting precinct from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Aug. 6.

On Monday, August 3, the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) released the updated COVID-19 case count for the State of Tennessee, as well as the state’s 95 counties. In Dyer County, the TDH reported 7 deaths as a result of the virus, with the county’s total case count being 555 (consisting of confirmed and probable cases). Additionally, Monday’s report listed Dyer County as having 305 active cases and 243 recoveries.

Tonight’s Dyersburg School Board meeting has been moved from the City Schools’ Central Office to Dyersburg High School. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m.

Fans of the murder-mystery genre have a chance to get their fill of both a mystery to solve while enjoying a meal and wine tasting this October as the Dyersburg-Dyer County Arts Council will host its third annual murder-mystery dinner-theater night...

Discovery Park of America has announced several ways the museum and heritage park in Union City, Tenn. will be joining in the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage. Included will be a trio of temporary pop-up exhibits, an online panel discussion and a production performed by students from Discovery Park’s Historical Theater Academy...

On Friday morning, July 31, local citizens attempting to complete business at the Jere Cooper Federal Building (Dyersburg Post Office) were met with a sign on the door stating the office was closed. Reportedly, work was being completed on the interior of the building when asbestos was discovered...

For the past few months, while the COVID-19 pandemic has spread across the region and country, two local sisters have done their part to help try to curb the spread of the disease by utilizing their sewing talents.

For 30 years, Newbern Police Capt. Greg Barr has been in the law enforcement field. Though he suffered a stroke last September, the 52-year-old has recovered and returned to continue work on his two passions – law enforcement at NPD and music.

On Monday, August 3, at 7 p.m., the City of Dyersburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen will convene electronically. The meeting is to be held pursuant to Gov. Bill Lee’s Executive Order 16, allowing governing bodies to hold meetings via teleconference/ electronically. Those who would like to take part in the meeting should call 978-990-5000, and, when prompted, enter the following access code: 203600#...

Dyersburg resident Terra Nichols recently achieved a lifelong dream, writing her first book. Detailed in the short story, the 26-year-old takes readers inside her world – a life with Down syndrome. Terra’s book shares that though she and others may have a disability, they should not be overlooked and be accepted in their communities.

On Tuesday, Aug. 4, the Dyer County School Board will convene for their regularly scheduled meeting at 6 p.m. at the Milton Magee County Complex Building at 159 Everett Ave. in Dyersburg. In accordance with the governor's Executive Order No. 16 regarding limiting gatherings to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 and allowing public meetings to be conducted by electronic means, the meeting will be conducted with board members participating in person or electronically...

On Thursday, Secretary of State Tre Hargett visited multiple county election commissions and polling locations across West Tennessee to promote the early voting period for the upcoming August 6 Primary Election. Hargett stopped at the Dyer County Election Commission in downtown Dyersburg from 1-1:40 p.m. Thursday afternoon, where he was shown the process established by the election commission staff during the early voting period.

On Monday, Aug. 3, the Dyersburg City School Board will convene for their regularly scheduled meeting at 5:30 p.m. Originally scheduled to occur at Dyersburg High School, the meeting has been moved to the Dyersburg City Schools Central Office, located at 509 Lake Rd.

On Wednesday morning, July 29, the City of Dyersburg Finance Committee began budget discussions for the 2020-2021 fiscal year following the announcement of the Certified Tax Rate from the State of Tennessee. Currently, the City is operating under a continuation budget for fiscal 2020, which was passed unanimously by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen on June 29.

The early voting period for the Aug. 6 primary election is nearing the end, officially coming to a close in Dyer County on Saturday, Aug. 1 at noon. All registered voters in the county still have an opportunity to cast their ballots early on Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. – noon at the Dyer County Election Commission, located at 113 West Market St. in Dyersburg.