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TN secretary of state encourages wise end-of-year and holiday giving
(Local News ~ 12/24/21)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – As Tennesseans prepare to make end-of-year and holiday season charitable contributions, Secretary of State Tre Hargett cautions donors to be wary of scams. "This time of year, as we enjoy the holidays and look to the New Year, many Tennesseans are planning to support their community through charitable giving," said Secretary Hargett. ...
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TDH releases reconciled 2021 COVID-19 data
(Local News ~ 12/24/21)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – On December 22, the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) released year-end, reconciled COVID-19 data, process improvements and previewed 2022 operational priorities. “Year-end data reconciliation is an important step to ensure the public has an accurate view of how COVID-19 has affected our state this year and also identify areas where the department can improve services,” said Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey, MD, MBA, FAAP. ...
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Oakwood residents donate to Life Choices in giving campaign
(Local News ~ 12/24/21)
Oakwood Community Living Center, with the support of the management company, Community Eldercare Services LLC, presented its give-back campaign, The Grandparent Experience, that invites local children’s charities in need with a unique giving experience. Team members and residents engage in a local children’s charity to help bring the project to life through community connection opportunities, wish-list needs, and other Christmas activities...
- Local students join Dyersburg Civitan to decorate tree (Local News ~ 12/24/21)
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Winners announced from Community Project Fund’s annual Christmas drawing
(Local News ~ 12/24/21)
On December 13, employees of the Dyer County Mayor’s office drew names for the Community Projects Christmas Stocking. Tickets were sold through the Mayor’s office. A collection of various gift cards, certificates, Christmas décor, and generous gift prizes were donated by various businesses around the community. Some of the generous gifts included gift baskets full of treats, a new toolbox and an Instant Pot...
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Dyer County Sheriff’s Office donates Christmas for those in need
(Local News ~ 12/24/21)
Recently, the Dyer County Sheriff’s Office has collected gifts and other needs for those in the community. On December 16, members of the Dyer County Sheriff's Office paid a special visit to the family of Jeremy and Rebecca Cross who recently lost their home and belongings on Blankenship Road to the Newbern tornado. Deputies arrived with a $1,500 donation of household goods and other needed items from a Secret Santa who requested help from the DCSO...
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Angel Tree initiative provides Christmas gifts to 480 children
(Local News ~ 12/24/21)
In an effort to bring Christmas cheer to local children, the Kaitlyn’s Angel Tree program, along with many Dyer County residents, businesses, and volunteers, supplied gifts to a total of 480 children.
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Dyer County decorates for Christmas
(Local News ~ 12/24/21)
Throughout Dyer County, examples of Christmas cheer can be observed with many residents and municipalities festively decorating for the holidays.
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Obituaries for Dec. 25
(Obituary ~ 12/24/21)
Mrs. Clara Pearl Avery Jetton, age 66 of Dyersburg, TN died Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at Jackson-Madison Co. General Hospital in Jackson, TN. Arrangements are entrusted to McCreight Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Sunday, December 26, 2021 11:00a.m.-11:55a.m. ...
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