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Free Monarch Butterfly Program Aug. 25 at Reelfoot NWR
(Local News ~ 08/12/18)
Every place outside, rural or urban, can become an oasis for monarchs and other pollinators. The monarch butterfly is one of the most recognizable species in North America. They undertake one of the world’s most remarkable migrations, traveling thousands of miles over several generations from Mexico, across the United States to Canada. Conserving and connecting habitats for monarchs will benefit many other plants and animals, including critical insect and avian pollinators...
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Hoarding can create fire safety issues at home
(Local News ~ 08/12/18)
Do you have a person in your life who may be a hoarder? Hoarding is a condition where a person has persistent difficulty discarding personal possessions. The large amount of possessions fill the home and prevent the normal use of the space. Living space becomes cluttered. ...
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Smart Women to host community event on asset protection
(Local News ~ 08/12/18)
On Thursday, Aug. 23, at 11:30 a.m. and again at 5:30 p.m., Smart Women will be hosting a community event at McIver’s Grant Public Library entitled, ‘The Long Term Care Puzzle: Protecting Your Assets’. Those wishing to attend are asked to RSVP by Aug. 16 to Kristol Sentell at ksentell@FirstCNB.com or by calling 731.287.4482. Smart Women events are proudly sponsored by First Citizens National Bank...
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Alcohol and Beverage committee, County Legislative Body to convene Monday
(Local News ~ 08/12/18)
The Dyer County Legislative Body will convene for its regular session on Monday, Aug. 13, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Jury Room on the 2nd floor of the Dyer County Courthouse. At 6 p.m., prior to the CLB meeting, the Alcohol and Beverage committee will also meet in the Jury Room...
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City planners OK subdivision plat, re-adopt zoning map
(Local News ~ 08/12/18)
BRANDON HUTCHESON bhutcheson@stategazette.com On Thursday, the City of Dyersburg Municipal-Regional Planning Commission convened at 10 a.m. inside the Municipal Building courtroom. With four commissioners present, Mayor John Holden, Paul Newbill, Mark Oakes, and Sherry Guthrie, and Commissioner Brian Ramm available by phone, Newbill announced a quorum had been established and called the meeting to order. ...
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Little General donates $1,000 to Newbern Police Department for community outreach
(Local News ~ 08/12/18)
On Wednesday, Aug. 8, Little General in Newbern donated $1,000 to the Newbern Police Department, which will now go toward the department’s ongoing efforts to help underprivileged children in the community.
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Dyersburg Fire Dept. announces promotions
(Local News ~ 08/12/18)
The Dyersburg Fire Department recently announced the following promotions: Alan Dunevant – Shift Captain, Scotty Hollis – Lieutenant, Cain Johnson – Driver/ Operator.
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Police seek information in shooting death
(Local News ~ 08/12/18)
The Newbern Police Department is reaching out to the community for any information regarding the death of Jonathon Gage Trumble, who was killed in a shooting incident in the Miller Street area on Dec. 25, 2017. The death of Trumble remains under investigation, and family members continue to seek answers. ...