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Dyer County dispatchers: our essential heroes
(Local News ~ 04/18/20)
While the government calls them ‘essential’ workers, most would deem them heroes. Often, they are the first voice heard during an emergency. They keep a cool head in the midst of a crisis, and help calm frantic callers while simultaneously directing multiple first responders to get those emergency callers’ assistance. Who are they? Well, they are dispatchers.
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Dyersburg Board to hold electronic meeting Monday
(Local News ~ 04/18/20)
On Monday, April 20, the City of Dyersburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen will convene electronically at 7 p.m. The meeting held is pursuant to Executive Order 16 issued by Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee permitting governing bodies to conduct meetings electronically...
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State partners with YMCA to provide free child care for essential workers
(Local News ~ 04/18/20)
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is announcing new child care assistance to support families that are serving the state in essential workforce positions. Through payment assistance and a network of temporary care locations, parents who work as essential employees can access child care at no cost during the COVID-19 pandemic state of emergency until June 15, 2020...
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Weekly jobless claims move to staggered schedule
(Local News ~ 04/18/20)
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development moves to a staggered schedule for unemployment claimants completing their weekly certifications. This change will spread out the number of people certifying over three days, creating a more responsive experience for claimants using Jobs4TN.gov...
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West TN Healthcare CEO releases statement about furloughs, financial changes
(Local News ~ 04/18/20)
West Tennessee Healthcare CEO James Ross issued the following statement on Friday, April 17 on the financial impact of COVID-19. “The economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis is being felt far and wide throughout the country, and the healthcare industry is not immune. ...
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Dyer Co. STEM instructors create face-shield headpieces for West Tennessee Healthcare
(Local News ~ 04/18/20)
In an effort to assist West Tennessee Healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic, STEM instructors from Dyer County Schools used the tools inside their classroom to create protective gear for area doctors and nurses.
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TCAT-Newbern begins construction of new transportation building
(Local News ~ 04/18/20)
The nation’s truck drivers have been on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic, working overtime to deliver life’s essentials to millions of people. Before the arrival of the virus and mandated stay-at-home orders, the trucking industry reported the U.S. was in need of thousands of drivers.
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Obituaries for April 18
(Obituary ~ 04/18/20)
Donald Lee Hanley, Jr., 55, of Newbern, Tennessee died Friday at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital. Cremation services for Mr. Hanley are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Donald Lee Hanley, Jr...
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Averitt provides masks to more than 5,000 drivers and frontline associates
(Business ~ 04/18/20)
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt Express has begun distributing protective face masks to more than 5,000 of its associates. Drivers, dock workers and other frontline associates that handle freight will be provided multiple masks to assist in reducing the potential to contract or spread the novel coronavirus...
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What you need to know about the new federal income tax deadline
(Business ~ 04/18/20)
It feels like the world has been turned upside down recently. Our plans have been cancelled or delayed for the foreseeable future—even our taxes! The Federal government is trying to take some pressure off Americans who are running short on cash during the coronavirus crisis, so they’ve pushed back the tax deadline from April 15 to July 15. I want to answer some important questions about the new deadline...
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