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Obituaries for March 11, 2014
(Obituary ~ 03/11/14)
Edward Miller Gilbert, 65, of Dyersburg, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was a retired quality control inspector for Royal Guard. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ at 815 South Main Street, where he was a minister there at the church...
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Trimble board updated on recent purchases, OKs grant application
(Local News ~ 03/11/14)
The Trimble Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a brief meeting on Monday evening with a light agenda. The board was scheduled to meet last week, but postponed its meeting until Monday because of the weather. Trimble Vice-mayor John Ivie led the meeting in Trimble Mayor James Davis' absence as he recovers from a recent illness...
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Horner announces candidacy for district committeewoman
(Local News ~ 03/11/14)
Jewell G. Horner of Dyersburg has announced her candidacy for the Committeewoman for the 27th Senatorial District consisting of Dyer, Lake, Lauderdale, Crockett and Madison counties. Horner just served four years as chairwoman of the Dyer County Republican Party. Under her leadership the party broke all records in attendance at their Reagan Day dinners, holding the largest Republican gatherings in Dyer County history...
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County commissioners adopt rules of order
(Local News ~ 03/11/14)
The Dyer County legislative body implemented official rules of order at their regular monthly meeting on Monday evening. The rules were adopted after a year of deliberation and review by the local government committee, which finally forwarded a final draft to commissioners for consideration on Wednesday, Feb. ...
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County budget committee discusses Dyer County Promise Scholarship
(Local News ~ 03/11/14)
The Dyer County Budget Committee held a brief called meeting on Monday evening ahead of the Dyer County commissioners' meeting to discuss the Dyer County Promise Scholarships. The meeting was called after Dyersburg State Community College President Dr. ...
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Hundreds attend 18th annual P.H. White Jr. Memorial Rural Urban Day
(Local News ~ 03/11/14)
Hundreds of local residents packed the Family Living Center at the Dyer County Fairgrounds last month for the 18th annual P.H. White Jr. Memorial Rural Urban Day. The annual event is hosted by the Dyersburg Noon Rotary Club and was deemed a success judging by the smiling faces and the large turnout. A traditional Southern menu of pork steak, turnip greens, black-eyed peas, and rolls were served to the guests by members of the Three Oaks Middle School Leadership Club...
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State of the City slated for Thursday
(Local News ~ 03/11/14)
Dyersburg Mayor John Holden will be delivering his annual State of the City address on Thursday, March 13 beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the Dyersburg/Dyer County Chamber of Commerce. Holden will outline his vision for the city, discuss agenda items for the next year, and update residents on the various city departments...
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