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Dyersburg Garden Club celebrates 30th anniversary (10/22/24)1Organized by Amelia Wilkes in 1984, the club had many original members who were schoolteachers and needed an evening garden club. The current charter members are Ann Reaves and Amelia Wilkes.
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McIver’s Grant Public Library calls for volunteers during book sale (10/22/24)McIver’s Grant Public Library will host a book sale beginning October 23 at 10 a.m. Volunteers are needed.
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Dyer County VA coalition explores resources for issues confronting veterans (10/22/24)
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Ballot for the November 5, 2024 elections (10/22/24)
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State Gazette votes Salvation Army Director as Community Impactor of the Year (10/21/24)
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State Gazette Managing Editor Townsend awarded Key to City, Proclamation of Honor (10/21/24)1
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Clarence Coffey names Robert Sparks Walker Lifetime Achievement Award Winner (10/20/24)NASHVILLE – Influential conservationist Clarence Coffey has been named winner of the 2024 Robert Sparks Walker Lifetime Achievement Award, part of the Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards administered by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC).
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Dyer County High School's Sarah Jackson nominated for prestigious RISE Award (10/20/24)
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Sheriff's Dept. apprehends murder suspect following high-speed chase (10/20/24)1[DYER COUNTY, TN] October 19, 2024 - A suspect, Jackson Hopper, 26, is in custody after a police chase ended in Dyer County.
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Teacher Feature (10/19/24)Terri Leto Fifth Consolidated Elementary School Ms. Terri Leto has been an educator for six years. She currently teaches Special Education at Fifth Consolidated Elementary School. She is a graduate of Liberty University.
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Rep. Rusty Grills is working to find solutions for families impacted by stolen SNAP, Families First funds (10/18/24)NASHVILLE, Tenn. --- State Rep. Rusty Grills, R-Newbern, is working with state officials to address ongoing Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) theft in West Tennessee.
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Opioid Abatement Committee discuss upcoming grant deadline, Narcan boxes (10/18/24)The Opioid Abatement Committee convened briefly on Thursday evening, October 17 to discuss updates regarding grant proposals.
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DPD to offer Citizen Online Reporting System starting November 1 (10/18/24)Starting November 1, citizens will be able to use an official Dyersburg Police Department (DPD) website to report particular non-emergency calls. DPD Sergeant Stan Langley and Lieutenant Kenny Jowers gathered officers and staff on Thursday, October 17, to learn about the Citizens Online Reporting System. When live, it will allow the public to report non-emergency situations--“minor incidents, tips or information, and it will allow the public to respond to requests for public investigation assistance.”
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950 volunteer mentors needed in one month (10/18/24)With just one month remaining until the November 15, 2024 deadline, tnAchieves still needs 950 volunteer mentors to meet student demand.
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Dot Foods is fighting hunger in Dyersburg through Neighbor-to-Neighbor program (10/17/24)Local food pantries receive $9K monetary donation, collective $500K in food donationsDot Foods kicked off its Neighbor-to-Neighbor charitable program with a donation promise of $36,000, a $19K increase over donations presented in past years. Each agency will receive donations in the amount of $9,000. Donations were presented to four charities who run food pantries for those in need across counties of Dyer, Lauderdale and Lake.
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Police locate two teen runaways, one stolen vehicle using Sky Cop and Flock cameras (10/17/24)DYERSBURG, Tenn. – The Dyersburg Police Department used two different forms of technology Wednesday evening to recover a stolen vehicle and locate two runaway teenagers from Nashville. A third teen from Nashville was also arrested in the incident.
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Meet Francis! This week's Pet of the Week (10/17/24)
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Take Back Day set for Oct. 26 (10/17/24)SPECIAL TO THE STATE GAZETTE DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will be held from 10-2 p.m. at the Dyer County Sheriff's Department, located at 401 East Cedar St. in Dyersburg. A second location will be at Newbern Drug Healthmart, located at 625 West Main St. ...
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CCA juniors, seniors job shadow with local businesses (10/17/24)Christ Classical Academy is thrilled to share that its talented juniors and seniors recently had the amazing opportunity to job shadow at some fantastic local businesses! This experience allowed them to gain invaluable insights into their possible future careers and connect with professionals in their fields of interest. Here's a shout-out to our hardworking students and the businesses that welcomed them:...
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Finley students enjoy Dyersburg Electric presentation (10/17/24)
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Newbern City Board says hurdles cleared for Taco Bell; talks Oakview Park, golf course lights (10/16/24)The City of Newbern Board of Mayor and Aldermen met Tuesday, October 15, for a swift meeting that heard updates from various departments as well as updates on Taco Bell and projects at the park and the golf course.
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County Commission talks water conditions, EMS costs, and grants during Monday’s meeting (10/15/24)The Dyer County Legislative Body convened Monday night, October 14 for a lengthy agenda including conversations regarding a potential increase in the cost of EMS coverage, the condition of water from Dyersburg Suburban Consolidated Utility District (DSCUD), and an update on grants from Dyersburg-Dyer County Chamber President Slater Barr.
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Budget Committee OKs transfers, Cooperative Purchase Agreement (10/15/24)The Dyer County Budget Committee convened briefly before the Dyer County Legislative Body meeting on Monday night, October 14 to discuss fund transfers and the Cooperative Purchase Agreement.
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Dyersburg Board of Education hears of DMS Women’s Choir achievement (10/15/24)Welcomes new Homeland Security Agent Billy WilliamMonday evening, October 14, the Dyersburg School Board gathered for their monthly meeting, which featured student achievements. The board also welcomed the new Homeland Security Agent and got a Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA) accountability report.
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TEC opens period for communities to apply for free Recycle Roundups (10/15/24)Non-profit entity Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC) has opened up the application period for communities in need of a free “Recycling Roundup.” TEC is coordinating 15 of these roundups across the state over the next three years, focusing on underserved communities. They intend to make recycling more accessible and reduce illegal dumping, litter, and landfill use.
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Historical Society to preview Ken Burns documentary on da Vinci (10/14/24)The Dyer County Historical Society is partnering with West Tennessee PBS to provide a special a special preview screening of a documentary about Leonardo da Vinci by Ken Burns The screening will take place on Tuesday, October 22, 5 p.m., at the Professional Development Center. The PDC is home to the Dyer County Museum and is located at 305 College Street in downtown Dyersburg.
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Dyer County School Board says no to retroactive raise hike for teachers (10/14/24)1The Dyer County Board of Education met Tuesday, October 1, and with a majority vote of no declined to give retroactive raises to teachers who did not get a full 8% raise at the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year. Board members voted on several other items, including field trips, an ESSER fund application, and a LEA compliance report.
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Reelfoot Pelican Festival ready to land this weekend (10/14/24)The Reelfoot Lake Tourism Council and Reelfoot State Park are hosting their annual Pelican Festival. The event will begin this Friday and conclude Sunday, October 18-20.
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Open Mic Night offers local music from a charming downtown venue (10/14/24)Who says there's nothing to do in downtown Dyersburg? The Dyersburg-Dyer County Arts Council hosted its first Open Mic Night on Saturday, October 12, at the downtown Pocket Park, a charming venue with plenty of room for the small crowd that came out to sit and listen to the night's act, while grabbing a cup of coffee from Misfit Militia or a slice of pizza from Alvino's across the street.
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DSCC hosted prestigious TBR quarterly board meeting (10/14/24)Dyersburg, Tennessee—Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) was honored to partner with Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest (TCAT Northwest) and Tennessee College of Applied Technology Henry/Carroll (TCAT Henry/Carroll) to host the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) Quarterly Board Meeting from September 19 through September 20.
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Arts Alumni Exhibitin on display through Oct. 19 (10/14/24)MARTIN, Tenn. – The 2024 Visual and Theatre Arts Alumni Invitational Exhibition will be on display through Saturday, Oct. 19. The exhibition is open to view in the gallery in the Fine Arts Building on the main campus of the University of Tennessee at Martin from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 1 to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday.
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Sheriff’s department chooses vendor for domestic violence offender GPS gear (10/12/24)4In a meeting with the county’s Law Enforcement Committee on Friday, October 11, plans were approved to work with vendor A2i for GPS tracking ankle bracelets that will monitor the whereabouts of domestic violence offenders as a condition of bail.
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Zaxby’s, Chipotle, and Aldi’s are making their way to Lake Rd. (10/11/24)Dyersburg will soon welcome two new restaurants and one grocery store, according to a Planning Commission Meeting held on October 10.
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“Singo” night to benefit the DHS Band (10/11/24)Bingo night? No, Monday night, October 14, is “Singo” night at the Dyersburg High School cafeteria. The event takes place from 6-8 p.m. The DHS Band plans to put on an evening that includes a chili supper, silent auction, prizes, and a music trivia game with songs.
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Dyer County gets second viewing of Northern Lights (10/11/24)