-
Taking one last look back at the year that was in 2020-21: Part III
(High School Sports ~ 06/16/21)
JASON PEEVYHOUSE jpeevyhouse@stategazette.com Our three-part journey through the past school sports year comes to a close with this column as we move into the final chapter of the story - the spring sports season. Of all three sports seasons this past year, it is safe to say the spring season saw our local schools have the most success...
-
A busy day at the ballparks
(High School Sports ~ 06/16/21)
Fans of baseball and softball had plenty to choose from on Tuesday as both Dyersburg and Dyer County baseball teams as well as the Lady Trojan softball squad took part in summer league games with both varsity and junior varsity teams in action.
-
Severe blood shortage: Donors needed now to address delays in patient care
(Local News ~ 06/16/21)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage as the number of trauma cases, organ transplants and elective surgeries rise – and deplete the nation’s blood inventory. Donors of all blood types – especially type O and those giving platelets – are urged to make an appointment to give as soon as possible to prevent further impact to patients...
-
Dyersburg State nursing graduates honored during pinning ceremony
(Local News ~ 06/16/21)
On May 7, Dyersburg State Community College honored its 65th and 66th nursing classes with a ceremony for 28 graduates in the Advanced Standing LPN to RN Fast Track Program and 21 graduates in the Traditional Nursing Program. The ceremony took place inside the E.H. Lannom Jr. Gymnasium on the Dyersburg campus. A total of 2,029 nursing students have graduated from DSCC over the past 40 years...
-
Juneteenth celebration Saturday
(Local News ~ 06/16/21)
The Dyer County NAACP’s 2021 Juneteenth celebration is scheduled to be held Saturday, June 19 at the Future City Recreation Center featuring a 5k marathon, health clinic, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, car show, music and more. Those who are participating in the 5k will check in at 8 a.m. ...
-
Lunch benefit for DPD officer Friday
(Local News ~ 06/16/21)
On Friday, June 18 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., a hamburger lunch, sponsored by the Dyersburg Police Department, will be held for Dyersburg Police Sgt. Stan Langley. The benefit will take place at the downtown storm shelter, located across from Dyersburg Fire Department Station 1. Each lunch is $7 and consists of a grilled hamburger, chips and drink...
-
Dyer County approves 2021-2022 budget, hears updates from DSCC
(Local News ~ 06/16/21)
The Dyer County Budget Committee and County Legislative Body met on June 14 at the Dyer County Courthouse to approve the 2021-2022 budget. The Budget Committee meeting, held before the CLB and a public hearing to review the 2021-22 budget, approved budget transfers to various accounts. Debbie Bradshaw-Hart called the committee meeting to order, listing each line item. Each of the following items was then presented to the full CLB:...
-
Dyersburg Finance Committee reviews capital outlay requests
(Local News ~ 06/16/21)
The Dyersburg Finance Committee reconvened to further discuss the 2021-22 City budget and review the capital outlay requests from various departments. All committee members, committee chair and Alderman Edward Burks, Alderwoman Vanedda Webb, Alderman Dennis Moody, and Dyersburg Mayor John Holden, were in attendance...
-
Couple files lawsuit following 2020 shooting
(Local News ~ 06/16/21)
Two Lauderdale County residents, Robert and Shaletha Lattimore, recently filed a lawsuit regarding injuries reportedly sustained to Mr. Lattimore during a shooting at a party held at the Dyersburg American Legion Post #191, located at 1305 Grant, in June 2020...
Stories from Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Browse other days