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On the Record
(Court News ~ 04/05/17)
Ronnie Paul Duncan, 35, and Jane Elizabeth Wright Maxwell, 47 Zachary Jordan Parker, 22, and Megan Lynn Keeling, 22 James Eric Brown, 32, and Elayna Mamie Jo Fisher, 37 William Gregory McCain, 59, and Renee Marie Armato Creasy, 44 Brenton Lamar Bell, probation violation, failed to appear-bench warrant issued...
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Choctaws complete district sweep with win over Brighton
(High School Sports ~ 04/05/17)
After an eight-inning battle the previous night, the Choctaws picked up their second win in as many nights over the Cardinals, completing the home-and-home sweep of Brighton with a 4-1 victory in Newbern on Tuesday night. “We got a couple key hits when we needed it,” Dyer County head coach Preston Ozment said. “But, we left a lot of guys on base...
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Eagles remain atop NJCAA rankings after 3-1 week
(High School Sports ~ 04/05/17)
Though the Eagles’ first-ever week as the NJCAA Division I’s top-ranked team might not have opened on the best note – a one-run loss in extra innings to then-No. 18 John A. Logan, Dyersburg State rebounded to end the week with a dominating three-game sweep which saw them outscore Roane State 30-3 and keep their hold on the top ranking for a second straight week...
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Mental errors doom Trojans in District 13AA rematch with Obion County
(High School Sports ~ 04/05/17)
While errors in the top halves of the sixth and seventh innings led to four Obion County runs and broke up a 1-1 tie, mental lapses on the basepaths hampered Trojan rallies in those innings as Dyersburg fell 5-1 to the Rebels on Tuesday night in Dyersburg.
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Obituaries for April 5, 2017
(Obituary ~ 04/05/17)
Earl Gooch, age 76, of Tiptonville, passed away on Tuesday April 4, at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Dyersburg Funeral Home. --- Mervin “Ruffie“ Odell Luttrell, age 85, of Gates, died Monday, April 3, 2017 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital of Jackson...
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Dates set for local commodity distribution
(Local News ~ 04/05/17)
Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council-Dyer County (TEFAP) Commodity Distribution has announced the following locations and dates for the distribution of commodities. On Thursday, April 6, from 8 a.m.-noon, commodities will be available at the Dyer County Rescue Squad, 718 Sharpsferry Road in Newbern. Please bring blue ID card...
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FCC to host ‘The Invitation’, tickets available now
(Local News ~ 04/05/17)
On Friday, April 14 and Saturday, April 15, members of the community are invited to partake in a night of unforgettable memories, as First Christian Church will be hosting ‘The Invitation’, a dramatic presentation that looks at the last days of Christ and the Last Supper...
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Teachers granted tenure, DPS presented certificate at city school board meeting
(Local News ~ 04/05/17)
BRANDON HUTCHESON bhutcheson@stategazette.com The Dyersburg City School Board convened Monday evening for regularly scheduled monthly meeting. Board Chairman Dr. Scott Self welcomed those in attendance, and the meeting began at 5:30 p.m. Ten educators were up for tenure, and Assistant Director of Schools/ Personnel Director, Sandy Baker, introduced each of them to the board. ...
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City Street and Sanitation OKs rebids for solid waste services
(Local News ~ 04/05/17)
BRANDON HUTCHESON bhutcheson@stategazette.com The City of Dyersburg’s Street and Sanitation Committee convened Tuesday morning at City Hall. The main topic of discussion on the agenda was that of the solid waste collection evaluation by MTAS. Committee Chairman and Alderman Mike Morgan turned the meeting over to MTAS Public Works Consultant John Chlarson of Jackson...
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Pedals and Blooms prepares for upcoming dash, April 15 bike race
(Local News ~ 04/05/17)
With the second annual Dogwood Dash just days away, the Dogwood Festival events committee is now preparing for the second Pedals and Blooms Bike Tour. The ride will take place Saturday, April 15, beginning at 8 a.m., at the Dyer County Fairgrounds.
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DPD responds to 2-car accident on East Court
(Local News ~ 04/05/17)
At approximately 10:20 a.m. Tuesday, the Dyersburg Police Department responded to a two-vehicle accident on East Court Street.
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City schools’ 2017 Hall of Honor class to be inducted Friday
(Local News ~ 04/05/17)
The Dyersburg City Schools’ Hall of Honor will gain four new members, as the 2017 class will be inducted on Friday at Dyersburg High School. The inductees consisting of Jack Claiborne, Sarah Alley, Larry Prince, and Dr. Joe Greer will be honored during a ceremony at 6 p.m. inside the school’s atrium.
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DPD responds to shots fired at multiple locations Tuesday
(Local News ~ 04/05/17)
On Tuesday, at approximately 7:38 p.m., the Dyersburg Police Department received a call of shots fired in the area of Perry Circle and Hart Street.
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