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On September 11, 2018 at approximately 5:45 p.m., an anonymous tip to the Dyersburg 911 center prompted law enforcement officials from the Dyer County Sheriff’s Office to respond to a call of a body hanging from the underside of a bridge located on Slaughter Pen Road in Dyer County.

Be advised, during the evening hours of Friday, Dec. 14, the Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting a seat belt checkpoint on a state route in Dyer County. Additionally, during the evening hours of Friday, Dec. 29, the Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint on a county route in Dyer County...

The annual Sorghum Valley Christmas Village is set to open Thursday evening at 6 p.m. at the Dyer County Fairgrounds. The 1800s-era themed village, featuring an old-time Christmas, will run from Thursday, Dec. 6 through Saturday, Dec. 8 from 6-9 p.m. Though there is no admission, event coordinators are asking attendees to bring in items of donation including canned foods, eyeglasses, hearing aids, books, coats, blankets, new toys, and pet foods for families in need as well as local charities. For additional information, visit the following State Gazette link: http://www.stategazette.com/story/2570501.html.

The Dyersburg Civitan Club and Dyer County Community Cancer fund recently partnered in an effort to help a local family in need of a wheelchair ramp.

The Dyer County audit findings for the fiscal year ending on June 30 have been released by the Tennessee State Comptroller’s Office.

BRANDON HUTCHESON bhutcheson@stategazette.com Though temperatures hovered in the upper 30s Thursday evening, it did not impede community members and those from surrounding areas from enjoying the opening night of the Sorghum Valley Christmas Village at the Dyer County Fairgrounds. The event celebrates its 11th year in 2018...

On Monday, December 3, a court hearing regarding a lawsuit against the City of Dyersburg's pension plan occurred in Dyer County Circuit Court with Judge Lee Moore presiding. The lawsuit, which was originally filed in June 2016 by fireman Aaron Cryer as well as policemen Jason Alexander and Brian Peckenpaugh, was a result of changes made to the Dyersburg Pension Plan by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Dec. 7, 2015.

BRANDON HUTCHESON bhutcheson@stategazette.com On Monday, Dec. 3, the Dyersburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen convened at 7 p.m. to hold its regular meeting inside the Municipal Building Courtroom. Following the approval of the previous meeting minutes (Nov. 5), the agenda turned to new business, led with the presentation of 3 resolutions...

Following up a season which saw him leave an impact across the Trojan football program, Dyersburg’s Chris Russell brought a fitting conclusion to his high school football career on the field as he took part in the Toyota East vs. West Tennessee All-Star Football Classic in Clarksville.

With nearly all pledges and donations accounted for, this year’s Autumn March raised more money than in previous years. Now the committee is prepared to disburse these funds. The West Tennessee ALS Association will receive $5000, and Matthew 25:40 will be awarded $2500. In addition, this spring the committee will dispense four scholarships amounting to $1000 each to seniors representing local high schools. ‘These funds were raised through the exceeding generosity of businesses and individuals in our community,’ declared Autumn March co-chairperson Sarah Alley. ‘We’re so delighted to reinvest them for the good of the community. A huge thanks to all of our supporters!’ Race organizers have already launched plans to host an even bigger and better event Oct. 19, 2019. Pictured, front row: Melissa Clark, Sarah Alley, Mary Claire Hopper; back row: Gary Meade, Melissa Brubaker, Randy Butler.

The clocks on the courthouse dome have watched over downtown Dyersburg for over 100 years. While originally controlled by a Seth Thomas clock mechanism, time has taken a toll on the clocks. There have been times when none of them actually worked. Thanks to the dedication of a few local volunteers, residents who visit downtown Dyersburg now enjoy seeing the clocks working and hearing the bell sound on the hour and the half hour...