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Dyersburg, Tennessee ~ Saturday, July 4, 2009
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Dyer County man wanted for aggravated rape 
Normans continue patriotic tradition on Elm Street
(07/03/09)Alderman Lewis Norman and his son, Kevin Norman, are showing their patriotic spirit this Independence Day by displaying American flags at the entrance of all the driveways on Elm Street in Dyersburg. Each driveway has a flag sitting on both sides of it and some are on posts and along the street... 
Wharton to speak at NAACP Freedom Fund banquet
(07/03/09)Local residents attending the 14th annual Dyersburg/Dyer County NAACP Freedom Fund banquet at the Lannom Center, on Saturday, Aug. 8, will be treated to words of wisdom from guest speaker Shelby County Mayor A.C. Wharton Jr. A reception will be held from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. in the lobby, with dinner seated at 7 p.m...
County expands earthquake insurance coverage
(07/03/09) If an earthquake rocked Dyer County, it would cost an estimated $22,248,600 to rebuild 25 county-owned buildings. The figure, developed after a recent appraisal, is about 30 percent more than the estimate the county had been using, said Walt Bradshaw of Bradshaw and Company Insurers in Dyersburg. The previous estimate had been $16,924,000...
Man dies from injuries after falling out of truck
(07/02/09) On Sunday, June 26, an accident occurred on Wheeler Street, which resulted in the death of a 22-year-old Dyersburg man. The death was caused by the man falling out of the back of a pickup truck. According to the police report, a close relative of the man was driving the truck at a speed of approximately 30 miles per hour when he fell out of the back. He had been in an argument with a person walking down the street before the accident occurred... 
Suspect identified in stolen credit card case, warrant issued for arrest
(07/02/09)A Dyersburg man has been identified by police as being one of the suspects involved a stolen credit card case. On June 12 the State Gazette ran an article about an incident that occurred at Wal-Mart Super Center in Dyersburg where two suspects had used stolen credit cards to purchase items...
Quebecor World to have voluntary layoffs
(07/02/09) Quebecor World's Dyersburg plant will soon have voluntary layoffs. Tracy Liddell, human resources manger for Quebecor World-Dyersburg said the layoffs would only be for one week. She also said employees took a salary cut in April of this year. "There was a 10 percent cut across the board," said Liddell...
New city budget maintains tax rate, raises water rate
(07/02/09) The Dyersburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen recently passed the city of Dyersburg's 2009-2010 budget while maintaining a tax rate of $1.99 for its residents. But water rates for those on city services must be raised in the coming fiscal year to meet state mandates...
City approves donations for 2009-2010 fiscal year
(07/02/09) As a part of the city of Dyersburg's budgeting process, members of the Finance Committee entertained requests for donations from many area organizations and agencies. Dyersburg Mayor John Holden said nonprofit organizations like the Humane Society and McIver's Grant Public Library received the same amount of funding as the previous budget year. Funding set aside for these organizations are not considered to be donations in the city budgeting process... 
Birthday party for infant with tumor benefits girl with cancer
(07/02/09)Rachel and Chuck Graham of Wynnburg set two goals for their son's first birthday. They hoped he'd be able to sit up and that he'd get to eat some of his own birthday cake. The goals sound fairly simple, but life's a little complicated for Taft Yates Graham. ...
Dyersburg fireworks show scheduled again for DHS
(07/01/09) The city of Dyersburg will host its annual fireworks display at Dyersburg High School again this year. The show will begin a little after 9 p.m., on Saturday, July 4. The show, traditionally held at Dyersburg State Community College, was moved to the parking lot on the DHS campus last year due to fallout on the roofs of several new buildings on the DSCC Dyersburg campus. This year, the show will again be featured on the DHS campus, set off between the baseball and softball fields...
E-911 board approves budget, discusses storage facility with DFD, elects new officers
(07/01/09) The Dyer County E-911 Board met Tuesday afternoon to approve the 2009-2010 fiscal budget, which will begin on July 1. Vice Chairman Tom Reasons conducted the meeting in Chairman Benny Spain's absence. The board's total operating revenue for the upcoming year is expected to be $313,000, with $150,000 from emergency service telephone charges and $163,000 from TECB wireless and operational funding. ... 
Historical Society fundraiser offers a piece of DHS history
(07/01/09)For alumni returning to their alma mater, stepping onto the old gym floor brings back memories of school dances, basketball games and pep rallies. For residents of Dyersburg, memories of the old Dyersburg High School gym may also include church revivals, community concerts and political debates...
City water rates to rise 10 percent with 2009-2010 budget
(06/30/09) Residents of Dyersburg will see a 10 percent rise in their water and sewer rates in the city of Dyersburg's 2009-2010 budget, beginning July 1. The city's water and sewer fund is an enterprise fund that must stand alone and meet strict mandates from the state of Tennessee. ...
County OKs budget, property tax stays same
(06/30/09) The Dyer County Commission adopted the 2009-10 budget and held the property tax rate steady on Monday night. The new budget goes into effect on Wednesday, July 1. Landowners may expect to receive property tax notices later this fall with the same tax rate as last year: $2.35 for every $100 of assessed property value... 
Hilliard replaces Henson on county commission
(06/30/09)W.D. Hilliard of Nauvoo was selected the Dyer County Commission's newest member on Monday night. He will replace Ralph Henson, whose resignation is effective today (June 30). Henson is moving from his home on Highway 78 to Dyersburg and will no longer reside in District D, which includes Millsfield and Bogota...
Newbern city board adopts 2009-2010 budget
(06/30/09) The Newbern Board of Mayor and Aldermen passed the ordinance for the 2009-2010 budget, which will take affect on July 1. The called meeting took place on Monday night with Vice Mayor Cathy Clements presiding over the meeting in the absence of Mayor K.W. ...
Beer permit denied for RoEllen store
(06/30/09) The Dyer County Alcohol and Beverage Committee declined Monday night to issue a beer permit for a RoEllen business. Clyde Smith, the applicant, failed to attend the meeting, and committee members questioned information on the application. Smith applied for a permit to sell beer for consumption both on and off the premises of Hill Top Market, 6256 Highway 104 East in RoEllen... 
Pruitt honored as Patient Choice Nurse
(06/30/09)Dyersburg Regional Medical Center patients declared Sandra Pruitt the hospital's best nurse. She was named the Patient Choice Nurse during a luncheon in her honor Thursday. She received a bouquet of pink and white roses and a check. Her husband, Robert Pruitt, joined her for the luncheon...
County Commission to vote on budget Monday
(06/27/09) The Dyer County Commission is expected to vote on the 2009-2010 budget and set the property tax rate when it meets Monday night. Commissioners are scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. in the circuit courtroom on the second floor of the Dyer County Courthouse...
Man accused of assault with baseball bat not prosecuted
(06/27/09)
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