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BRANDON HUTCHESON bhutcheson@stategazette.com With Election Day just under two months away, individuals will soon be making their way to the polls to cast their ballots. However, with COVID-19 still in effect, many voters have inquired about absentee, or mail-in, voting. Dyer County Election Administrator Anita Fowlkes spoke with the State Gazette about the steps voters could take to cast their ballots by mail...

Three Dyersburg Police Officers were recently recognized during the Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security Three Stars of Tennessee Award and First Responder recognition ceremony in Nashville. Officer Dustin Holley, Field Training Officer Wesley C. Blankenship and Field Training Officer Brandon Wheeler were the recipients of the First Responder award after their names were submitted for consideration by the DPD...

The Dyersburg Recreation Committee convened Wednesday afternoon at 4 p.m. inside the conference room of City Hall to discuss the possibility of reopening of the three City-owned recreation centers, Dyersburg Activity Center, Future City Recreational Center, and Bruce Recreation Center. The committee met with Parks and Recreation Director Andy Baker as well as representation from all three centers.

The Dyersburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen is scheduled to convene electronically Monday, September 21 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held pursuant to Gov. Bill Lee’s Executive Order 16, which permits local governing bodies to meet electronically. Those who wish to participate may do so by calling 978-990-5000 and entering access code 203600# when prompted...

BRANDON HUTCHESON bhutcheson@stategazette.com Wednesday afternoon, September 16, at 3 p.m., the Dyersburg Street and Sanitation Committee met in the upstairs conference room of City Hall to further discuss the drainage issues on Woodside Lane, located in the Rolling Meadows neighborhood...

(USDA) — President Donald J. Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced Friday up to an additional $14 billion for agricultural producers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs because of COVID-19. Signup for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP 2) will begin September 21 and run through December 11, 2020...

With the release of the Tennessee Department of Health’s (TDH) daily COVID-19 update on Friday, the department reported Dyer County as having a total of 1,246 COVID-19 cases, which consist of confirmed and probable cases. Additionally, the TDH said that Dyer County had 179 active cases with 1,054 recoveries/inactive cases.

With the release of the Tennessee Department of Health’s (TDH) daily COVID-19 update on Thursday, the department reported Dyer County as having a total of 1,210 COVID-19 cases, which consist of confirmed and probable cases. Additionally, the TDH said that Dyer County had 156 active cases with 1,041 recoveries/inactive cases.

The Dyersburg City School System announced Thursday afternoon they would remain in Phase 2 for Dyersburg Primary, Dyersburg Intermediate, and Dyersburg Middle schools, while Dyersburg High School will follow a Phase 2 modified and ACT week schedule for the upcoming week of September 21-25.

The Dyer County School System announced Thursday that all county schools will operate under the Phase 3 guidelines until further notice, with the exception being Dyer County High School which will continue to operate under Phase 2 guidelines until fall break.

With the release of the Tennessee Department of Health’s (TDH) daily COVID-19 update on Wednesday, the department reported Dyer County as having a total of 1,185 COVID-19 cases, which consist of confirmed and probable cases. Additionally, the TDH said that Dyer County had 147 active cases with 1,025 recoveries/inactive cases.

On Monday morning, September 14, Dyersburg Police officers arrested Seth Williams, 28, who is reportedly wanted out of Dyersburg City Court and Dyer County, on Diane Drive.

The Dyer County Legislative Body met on Monday night in the Dyer County General Sessions Courtroom for their first monthly meeting following the passing of the fiscal year budget back in August. Commissioners were notified by Dyer County Mayor Chris Young on the Three Star Program and informed the county had received the Fiscal Strength and Efficient Government Confirmation Letter.

The Dyersburg City School Board convened Monday evening at 5:30 p.m. inside the Dyersburg High School project room for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting. The agenda contained various items of business including school updates, policy reviews, and the introduction of new teachers for the 20-21 school year.

With the release of the Tennessee Department of Health’s (TDH) daily COVID-19 update on Tuesday, the department reported Dyer County as having a total of 1,161 COVID-19 cases, which consist of confirmed and probable cases. Additionally, the TDH said that Dyer County had 142 active cases with 1,006 recoveries/inactive cases.

With the release of the Tennessee Department of Health’s (TDH) daily COVID-19 update on Monday, the department reported Dyer County as having a total of 1,152 COVID-19 cases, which consist of confirmed and probable cases. Additionally, the TDH said that Dyer County had 157 active cases with 983 recoveries/inactive cases.

An event to celebrate the dedication of the Dyersburg mural, which was completed this summer, is set for Thursday, September 24 beginning at 5 p.m. The event, hosted Main Street Downtown Dyersburg in partnership with the Dyersburg/Dyer County Chamber of Commerce Adult Leadership Class of 2018-2019, will take place on South Mill Ave. ...

Recently, officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 66th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Of the names released, Dyersburg High School was notified of a senior who received the honor, Kamil Yousuf.

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Junior Membership Committee recently awarded Fifth Consolidated Elementary School educator Blair McDowell one of the prized Helen Pouch Memorial Fund Classroom Grants for Tennessee for 2020. This is the third year the national grant of $500 has been given to at least two educators in each state and the second year in a row that a local educator has won...

Dyersburg State Community College honored Latonya Jackson of Ripley and Chad Webb of Dyersburg with Outstanding Alumni Awards during the college’s annual fall update event Aug. 14. The event was held virtually via Zoom teleconferencing. Danny Walden, president of the DSCC Alumni Association, and Dr. Karen Bowyer, president of DSCC, presented the awards with over 200 faculty and staff attending virtually...

The Reelfoot Lake Tourism Council will host its Round House Reunion Sept. 27 from 1–5 p.m. at Blue Bank Park. The Sunday afternoon reunion offers free live music, classic cars, hot rods, trucks, and motorcycles. Entertainment will be provided by Bill Fleming performing Elvis and country music, while Hinson Ministries will perform gospel...

With the release of the Tennessee Department of Health’s (TDH) daily COVID-19 update on Friday, the department reported Dyer County as having a total of 1,100 COVID-19 cases, which consist of confirmed and probably cases. Additionally, the TDH said that Dyer County had 124 active cases with 965 recoveries/inactive cases. The total number of deaths due to the virus increased from 10 to 11.

The Office of Justice Programs’ Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) has received multiple reports that individuals claiming to represent the Department of Justice are calling members of the public as part of an imposter scam. The Department strongly encourages the public to remain vigilant and not to provide personal information during these calls, which appear to target the elderly.

The Constitution is a living document that assures each citizen of the freedoms Americans cherish and appreciate. In recognition of the document written 233 years ago as a guardian of our liberties, both Dyer County Mayor Chris Young and Dyersburg Mayor John Holden have signed a proclamation marking September 17-23 as Constitution Week...

United Way of West Tennessee is hosting a drive from Sept. 14 through Sept. 25. and is accepting gently used devices for students in school districts around West Tennessee who lack access to virtual classrooms. Several of the school districts around West Tennessee have opted for distance learning instead of bringing students back into traditional classrooms. ...