Stories from Saturday, August 6, 2022

ERMCO second shift Lead Damion Haynes was recently recognized by ERMCO's Leadership Culture Council as the company's June Culture Champion. Damion is the 2nd shift Lead over FA Pad. He began his career at ERMCO in 2019. Haynes was selected from the other twelve nominees for his ability to listen and care for his employees with issues inside ERMCO and their personal lives, fostering a work environment of servitude, respect, and positivity...

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Sparklight recently announced it will award $1,500 each to 10 K-12 teachers making a difference in their schools and communities as part of the internet service provider’s “A Stronger Connection” social media campaign. Individuals throughout the communities in the 21 states Sparklight serves may nominate a teacher simply by sharing a photo and written entry outlining how the educator works to build connections and go above and beyond for their students...

James Cresswell of Dyersburg announces that his law firm, Petkoff & Feigelson, PLLC, has merged with the regional law firm of Evans Petree PC. Cresswell has represented businesses, non-profit organizations, and individuals in Dyer County since 2012. He is a 2019 graduate of the Dyer County Adult Leadership Program. He serves as an Elder at the Dyersburg Cumberland Presbyterian Church and as Chairman of the New Life Union Mission Board...

After last week’s matchup with University School of Jackson, Dyer County traveled back to Jackson for their second scrimmage of the 2022 season against Jackson Christian on Friday night.

Ernest Alford, 103, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Maple Ridge Assisted Living Center. Funeral arrangements for Mr. Alford are incomplete and will be announced later by Dyersburg Funeral Home. --- Tony R. Willis, 63, of Newbern, Tennessee died Friday, August 5, 2022 at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. ...