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Obituaries for November 18, 2018
(Obituary ~ 11/18/18)
Thero (Peter) Anderson, age 61 of Dyersburg, TN. died Thursday, November 1, 2018 at West TN Healthcare- Dyersburg. Arrangements are entrusted to McCreight Funeral Home. Thero was a U.S. Army Veteran. Cremation is under the direction of McCreight Funeral Home. Memorial service was held Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 1 p.m. at Tabernacle Baptist Church with Pastor Mitchell Matthews officiating...
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Following these tips for turkey will make your Thanksgiving dinner safer
(Local News ~ 11/18/18)
From stuffing to brining to leftovers, everyone has a favorite Thanksgiving turkey menu. As you plan your holiday meal, follow these turkey tips from the Dyersburg Fire Department. They will help you keep your Thanksgiving dinner delicious and safe...
- Newbern problems need a solution (Local News ~ 11/18/18)
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Newbern meeting set for Tuesday
(Local News ~ 11/18/18)
On Tuesday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m., the Newbern Board of Mayor and Aldermen will convene for its regular monthly session. Items on the agenda include the appointment of a temporary board chairman and discussion regarding the cleaning bid. The meeting will also include the swearing-in ceremony for newly elected aldermen and nominations to fill the position of Newbern mayor...
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County Legislative Body meets Monday
(Local News ~ 11/18/18)
The Dyer County Legislative Body will convene for its monthly session on Monday, Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held inside of the Circuit Courtroom (second floor) of the Dyer County Courthouse. Items on the agenda up for discussion include discussion regarding a resolution urging the General Assembly to support restoration of Registers commission and fund appropriations for the Dyer County Communications Center, Jag Grant and RSVP [Retired Senior Volunteer Program] grant proceeds...
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Local students attend RisingStar Summit
(Local News ~ 11/18/18)
Four Dyersburg High School students were selected to attend the WestStar Leadership Program’s 2018 RisingStar Youth Leadership Summit, held Nov. 9 at the University of Tennessee at Martin. RisingStar is one of two WestStar youth programs designed to build leadership skills and personal confidence for students in West Tennessee. Pictured with Dr. Charley Deal (far left), WestStar executive director, are (l-r) Latrelle Foster, Ches Davis, Lynley McCullough and Kaylon Jones. For more information on the WestStar Leadership Program or RisingStar, contact Virginia Grimes, program coordinator, at 731-881-7298.
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PADD discusses updates, announces narcan training
(Local News ~ 11/18/18)
On Friday, Nov. 16, members of the PADD coalition (Prevention Alliance of Dyersburg/Dyer County) convened at the Professional Development Center, located at 305 College St., to discuss agenda items including updates on numerous community and statewide events.
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Newbern Rotary prepares for 29th Annual Christmas Parade
(Local News ~ 11/18/18)
On Thursday, Nov. 29, at 7 p.m., Newbern Rotary will be hosting its 29th Annual Christmas Parade. Hotdogs and hot chocolate will be served at Newbern Elementary School for parade registrants following the event.