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DCHS Student Spotlight is 12th grade student, Addison Gibbons. ‘Addison comes to class ready to work hard every day. She is a person of high integrity and respect. She is the epitome of what it means to be a Choctaw.’ - Mr. Justin Dubruiel

This week’s Dyersburg High School student spotlight representative is Elijah Mallard. Elijah is a junior and the son of Erica Moffatt and Rickey Mallard. He was nominated for student spotlight by DHS English instructor Sharon Carr. ‘Elijah is a hardworking student with a great attitude,’ said Carr. ‘He is always respectful and so friendly. He goes out of his way to greet me at school or if I see him off campus. I really enjoy having him in class.’...

On November 19, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., the Dyer County Health Department will be administering free flu shots at the downtown safe room, located at 215 S. Church Ave. in Dyersburg. Pictured above, Nursing Supervisor Lisa Stanley administers a flu shot to Tina Burton, LPN.

The Dyersburg High School Trojan Drama team, under the direction of DHS Drama Instructor Trevor Yarbrough, will present four showings of their upcoming fall production ‘The Curious Savage’, by John Patrick, beginning Thursday evening. The show will be held inside the DHS Little Theater Thursday Nov. 14 at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m., and Monday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $6 for students and adults and will be available at the door. Out of respect for all in attendance, no children under the age of five admitted.

The Dyer County Democratic party hosted an event on Thursday, November 7 at Dyersburg State Community College. The featured speaker was District 21 State Sen. Jeff Yarbro, who is also minority leader of the State Senate. A crowd of about 75 interested citizens attended the event and were active during the question-and-answer session that followed Yarbro’s presentation. ...

Bitterly cold temperatures did not hinder nearly 200 supporters of the Dyer County High School FFA program from attending the annual Barnwarming on Saturday, November 9. FFA students, advisors, and parents worked diligently beforehand to ensure guests would be warm during the evening by providing additional shelter and heat under the tents located outside the livestock facility...

With Christmas just around the corner, Transitions of Dyer County is now preparing to kick off its Twelve Days of Christmas fundraising event, with items valued at over $200 drawn each day beginning on Dec. 14 and continuing through Dec. 25.

On Monday evening, November 11, Dyersburg Primary School second grade students appeared on television as part of a segment on Inside Edition. The segment, which closed the show, featured 8 elementary schools across the country singing patriotic tunes in honor of Veterans Day. DPS students were shown during the program singing ‘America the Beautiful’.

The Dyer County Democratic party hosted an event on Thursday, November 7 at Dyersburg State Community College. The featured speaker was District 21 State Senator Jeff Yarbro, who is also minority leader of the State Senate.

This Friday and Saturday, November 15-16, downtown Dyersburg small businesses will be hosting a Christmas Open House.

Known as the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind, Operation Christmas Child aids in the effort of spreading love and joy throughout the world, using gift-filled shoeboxes to demonstrate God’s love to children. Since 1993, the outreach has affected children and families around the globe and has brought together many local volunteers since the program’s inception in Dyer County in 2001. This year, Dyer County volunteers will once again begin to pack shoeboxes for the cause, as Operation Christmas Child has announced the organization’s collection week will be held November 18-23 with the drop-off location being Church Grove Baptist Church, located at 100 Main Street in Newbern.

On Saturday, November 16, the Dyersburg Moose Lodge #441, located at 395 Country Club Road, will host a fish fry for all veterans and first responders from 12-2 p.m. Veterans and first responders will eat for free. Children 12 years old and under will be served for $5 per plate, while all other guests will be served at $10 per plate. The meal will consist of catfish filets, french fries, onion rings, hushpuppies, white beans, coleslaw, turnip greens, dessert and tea...

Though the annual Veterans Day Parade was cancelled due to rain on Monday morning, the Veterans Day program and luncheon still continued, being held at the National Guard Armory at 11 a.m.

On August 6, 2011, the lives of countless individuals across the nation were transformed when a Navy Seals chopper carrying 30 veterans and flight crewmembers was shot down in the Tangi River Valley of Afghanistan while heading into battle.

On August 9, 2018, hundreds of residents lined the streets of downtown Dyersburg to honor and pay tribute to the life of late veteran and Dyer County Sheriff deputy and K9 handler Clint Wallace, whose life was tragically cut short following a car crash in Crockett County.

Local resident and Dyersburg native Larry Williams served 2 years in the United States Army, with 1 year in Vietnam. As a 19-year-old young man from the Bruce community, Williams was tasked as a helicopter door-gunner and infantryman during the Vietnam War. Williams has always displayed dedication to his job and the numerous community organizations he is involved with – but prior to all of those, Williams was first dedicated to his country.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced projects receiving funding through the Governor’s Investment in Vocational Education (GIVE) program which prioritizes learning opportunities in rural counties and enhances career and technical education statewide. Dyersburg State Community College will receive $1 million for its nursing program CNA to BSN (C2B): A Prescription for Nursing Shortages for Rural West Tennessee...

On Wednesday afternoon, November 6, representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and infrastructure firm AECOM met with Dyersburg, Dyer County, and Newbern officials to discuss FEMA’s LAMP (Levee Analysis and Mapping Process) study within the county. The meeting occurred at 1:30 p.m. inside the Milton Magee County Complex in Dyersburg.

On Monday, November 11, the annual Veterans Day program and parade will be held in downtown Dyersburg on the east side of Veterans Square. The program is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. with opening remarks being made by Korean War veteran and former Dyer County Mayor Richard Hill. The guest speaker for this year’s program is local minister and veteran John Stacy...

Earlier this week a special election was held to tab a Republican candidate to run in the general election in December, one needed following the resignation of former state rep. Bill Sanderson. One never knows how these things will turn out, but being one that talks to a lot of people on a weekly basis, in my mind I knew exactly how the primary was going to end. ...

Dyer County Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Katelynn Newsome held a ‘Reality Check’ simulation at Dyersburg Intermediate School during an inservice for school staff members on November 4. The exercise helped break down stereotypes by allowing participants to step into real-life situations...

On Monday, November 4, the DAV-Chapter 46, American Legion Post #30, and the VFW Post 1972 sponsored a bake sale at First Citizens National Bank’s downtown branch, located at 117 S. Church St. Proceeds from the sale went toward the Annual Veterans Luncheon, which will be held at the National Guard Armory on Monday, Nov. 11, following the Veterans Day Parade, which will begin at 10:30 a.m. on the east side of the Dyersburg court square.

Key Corner DAR Regent Mrs. Jimmie Walker announced that Richard Hill is the Chapter’s 2019 Recipient of the Outstanding Veteran Volunteer Award. Presented to a veteran in recognition of outstanding achievement in personal, professional, and family life, the recipient also must have supported veterans through leadership, patriotism, and increased public awareness...

On Friday, November 8, C&C Pharmacy, located at 2490 Parr Ave. in Dyersburg generously donated a wheelchair to the Veterans Services office.