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Dyersburg police responded to Cherry Street at approximately 10:45 a.m Saturday morning, September 30, in reference to a man that had been shot.

On Thursday, September 28, 2023, WWII veteran Jack Claiborne passed away at the Tennessee State Veterans Home in Humboldt. Claiborne was born in Dyer County on September 9, 1924. He is the son of the late Nathaniel Worth and Eva Sayle Claiborne. He was a lifetime member of First Baptist Church in Dyersburg.

Dyersburg Police Sgt. Stan Langley is this year’s Dyer County Relay for Life Honorary Survivor. Langley has been an officer with the Dyersburg Police Department for 28 years. He has been married to his wife, Anita Langley, for 30 years. The two share four children, James, Krystan, Erica, and Landon...

Key Corner Chapter National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution [NSDAR] will welcome author Jane Little Botkin to Dyer County on October 3, at 4 p.m. at McIver’s Grant Public Library. Botkin will discuss research on her current project “Molly Goodnight, Orphan Mother of the Plains”.  ...

FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) on October 4, 2023. Both tests are scheduled to begin at approximately 1:20 p.m. Central Time (CT).

Discovery Park of America in Union City was unanimously selected for inclusion as an Interpretive Center on the Great River Road National Scenic Byway last week at the 2023 Mississippi River Parkway Commission (MRPC) annual meeting in Alton, Illinois...

Becoming a blood donor often stems from a heartfelt connection, and for Dyersburg resident Erin Frazier, it was her sister’s battle with illness that ignited this altruistic journey. She shared, ”I became a blood donor after the LIFELINE team visited our office, Carousel Realty, and proposed hosting a blood drive. My sister had been hospitalized for over a year by then, so we decided to hold a blood drive in her honor.”...

T-Mobile, today, named its next 25 Hometown Grant recipients, bringing the total to 225 communities since the un-carrier announced its massive five-year commitment to small towns in April 2021. The company has now given more than $10 million to kickstart community development ideas across 42 states, with projects like upgrading tech at local libraries, building new hiking trails and revitalizing historic buildings.

The Watkins-Finch VFW Post 1972 in Dyersburg has been a stalwart organization of help and hope in Dyersburg since the end of World War II. As a part of the national VFW, the post has served area veterans and those who’ve found their way here and needed a little help to raise themselves up...

Worldwide, there are over 46,000 Rotary clubs with a total membership of 1.4 million. Dyer County’s Breakfast Rotary Club, the Rotary Club (noon), and the Newbern Rotary Club exemplify the mission and vision of the international Rotary organization: they work locally and abroad to promote peace, fight disease, help children, support education, grow the economy, and protect the environment. ...

Established in the city in 1947, The Dyersburg chapter of the Kiwanis Club strives to be an “organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.” Joe Enoch, a member of the Dyersburg chapter since 1976, discusses the local Kiwanis Club’s activities. ...

Key Corner Chapter National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution [NSDAR] will welcome author Jane Little Botkin to Dyer County on October 3, at 4 p.m. at McIver’s Grant Public Library. Botkin will discuss research on her current project “Molly Goodnight, Orphan Mother of the Plains”.  Molly, Mary Ann Dyer Goodnight, was a descendant of Robert Henry Dyer the man for whom Dyer County is named. Jane, a member of the Sarah Pound Chapter NSDAR in Dripping Springs, TX has graciously consented to speak to us about Molly Dyer Goodnight and the Dyer family at McIver’s Grant.

JACKSON, TN -- LIFELINE Blood Services and Joe Mahan Ford partnered up once again to save lives! The 5th Annual Car Giveaway featured a stunning 2020 Ford Mustang, donated by Joe Mahan Ford. “Almost 7,500 donors gave the gift of life by donating blood between Memorial Day and Labor Day. ...

Based on this year’s ACT scores, students will have a chance of winning 2024 Chevrolet Trax from the Express Automotive Group. A part of their “Keys to Success” initiative, the company hopes to motivate improvement on ACT scores in a four-County area. There will also be $16,500 in scholarships awarded to students as part of the program. All juniors and seniors from public schools in Tipton, Haywood, Lauderdale, and Dyer counties are eligible to win.

A few weeks ago I tackled the issue of ridding your grain bins of unwanted pests before harvest comes and grains start going back into our bins. This week let’s address steps we can take to avoid grain bin condensation. You may have attended one of our UT Field Days where our crop disease specialist, Dr. ...

With just one month remaining until the October 20, 2023 recruitment deadline, tnAchieves needs 4,300 additional volunteer mentors to meet student demand. Northwest Tennessee has several counties with an outstanding need for mentors as well: • Crockett County: 25 Mentors Needed...

Four students from Dyer County attended the WestStar Leadership Program’s 2023 FutureStar Leadership Summit on Sept. 12 at the Boling University Center on the campus of the University of Tennessee at Martin. The conference is for West Tennessee eighth-graders and is designed to help build leadership skills and instill the importance of education. Pictured are (from left) WestStar Assistant Director Virginia Grimes, Leadership Development Program Manager Jennifer Black Smiley, Aden Ervin, Gabriel Ross-Winfrey, Kailee Gonzalez, Ma’Liyah Akins and Dr. Charley Deal, UTM vice chancellor for university advancement.

MARTIN, Tenn. – Applications are now being accepted for the University of Tennessee at Martin WestStar Leadership Program’s class of 2024. The WestStar program is the largest and oldest regional leadership program in Tennessee, boasting 945 graduates and welcoming its 34th class...

Chancellor Yancy Freeman of University of Tennessee Martin is on a whirlwind tour of West Tennessee assess area needs and to get to know the communities. On Tuesday evening, September 26, 2023, in an evening sponsored by First Citizens National Bank and hosted at the Mill Workplace, Freeman spoke to a collection of UTM alumni and interested residents.

One of Dyersburg High School’s seniors has earned his place as a 2024 National Merit Scholar semifinalist. Caleb Stone scored in the top 0.5 percent of students in the state on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).

Dogwood BJJ recently hosted its 7th Annual BJJ in the Vines event in Kenton, TN, raising $10K for St. Jude Children’s Research Center. The event welcomed a crowd of hundreds for a day filled with competitions from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu martial artists varying in age.

The Republican Party of Dyersburg is holding a meet-and-greet for the State of Tennessee’s Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti.

The 2023 Northwest District Volunteer Recognition Award winner is Karen Paschall of Dyersburg. Karen has been heavily involved in PTO, athletic groups, academic groups, and various clubs at several Dyersburg schools.

In a ceremony that saw Dyersburg High School graduates added to the City Schools Hall of Honor, honorees and families gathered on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at the Dyersburg Middle School. Dyersburg City Schools Director Kim Worley inducted the honorees, noting that they “lead lives of passion,” some bringing that passion back to the community and all excelling, in part, because of the support of their families, the community, and their teachers. Honored were Senior Meteorologist Lelan Statom of WTVF television in Nashville, Dr. Cicely Mitchell, a biostatistics healthcare scientist, former Dyersburg Mayor, the late Bill Revell, and late Air Force pilot and First Tennessee Bank CEO, the late John Gauldin III.

On September 30, 2023, Dyer County Communications (Emergency 911) is coming together with other local business to mount a benefit for a local child receiving treatment at Le Bonheur. The infant daughter of Adrian and Brett Taylor, MaeLynn is suffering from as-of-yet undiagnosed, life-threatening issues, and her medical bills are expensive.

The Dyer County Building Committee met Thursday, September 21, to discuss bids for the Dyer County Community Complex. The meeting was chaired by Hunter Jackson with commissioners Dob Johnson and Bradley Gray present, as well as Dyer County Mayor David Quick. Others present included Veterans Services Director Benny Spain, Finance Director Amy Perkins, contractor Glen Still and Joey Junior, and Office on Aging Director Gail May.

Dyersburg, Tennessee – Dyersburg State Community College’s (DSCC) Alumni Association hosted its Annual Fall Dinner Meeting and silent auction on Thursday, September 14. Approximately 30 Alumni Association board members, alumni, and their guests enjoyed a catered meal on the Katie Cottrell Winchester Terrace of the Dyersburg campus during the picturesque fall evening.  

Local State Farm agents Anita Hart and Chad Hart along with their spouses and team members have a “Hart for the Soles and Souls” of Dyer County youth.

Dyersburg, TN – The Tennken Railroad, a stalwart short-line railroad serving communities in Tennessee and Kentucky, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $7.37 million Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant. This grant will be used to rehabilitate 43 miles of track to industry standards, fostering economic growth and ensuring the continued vitality of the region's rail transportation network.

On Saturday, September 23, the Mental Health, and Substance Misuse Prevention Subcommittees of the Dyer County Health Council hosted a carnival-themed resource fair at the McIver’s Grant Public Library. The event was family-centered and interactive, with various carnival-style games, crafts, and fresh popcorn available for the approximately 150 attendees. Community organizations were also present to provide information on mental health and substance misuse prevention and treatment services.  

This week’s Pet of the Week is Hindi. She is believed to be a one-year-old majorca ratter and is around 40 lbs. She has tested negative for heartworms and is up to date on all of her vaccinations. If you would like more information about Hindi, please call the Humane Society at 731-285-4889, Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., to schedule an appointment to visit with her...

The Dyersburg Electric System (DES) Power Board met Wednesday, September 20, 2023. During the meeting, the board discussed audit results, approved conditional funding for a spec-building at the Dyersburg Industrial Park, and was informed of the payment kiosk’s move from Dodge’s to Marathon on the corner of Parr Avenue and Parkview. The board also received information about TVA rate increases.