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On February 7, Dyersburg Police executed a Petition for Abatement of Nuisance and Request for Injunctive Relief on the property of Samuel L Bush, located at 1513 Tarrant Street. DPD was joined by the 29th Judicial District Attorney General Danny Goodman and Assistant District Attorney General Andrew Hays, who prepared the petition on behalf of the Dyersburg Police Department. Dyersburg Police Chief Steve Isbell is the affiant on the order. Dyer County Circuit Court Judge Mark Hayes issued the temporary order. Bush was issued a court date for Friday, February 10, at 10:00 a.m.

On February 6, 2023, the Dyer County Budget committee met in the Richard Hill Conference Room of the Dyer County Courthouse to discuss updates from various county organizations, and ongoing projects. The committee also reviewed budget transfers.

The Dyer County Recreation committee met with UT/TSU Extension Agent III (TSU) William O. Taylor to receive an update on the summer feeding program, which is required annually by the State of Tennessee. The meeting took place on Monday, February 6.

The Dyersburg City Schools Board of Education convened Monday, Feb. 6, at 5:30 p.m. at the Dyersburg Central Office. Items on the agenda included an ESSER update, the district plan, the Hazmat Mitigation Plan, bids for a new gym floor at DIS, and a student discipline appeal.

The Dyersburg Board of Mayor and Alderman convened Monday, Feb. 6, at the Dyersburg Municipal Building for its regular session. Items discussed during the meeting were updates on city grants and ongoing/upcoming projects, the Dyer County Hazard Mitigation Plan, and the Emergency Operation Plan.

On February 11, join the Zumba Dance-A-Thon Benefit from 4-6 p.m. at the Methodist Family Living Center, located at 400 Elm Street. Donations are appreciated and will be collected for the benefit of a local cancer patient. The event features four instructors. A door prize drawing will be held for those who sign up. Attendees are asked to bring their own towels, water, and snacks. Children must be supervised.

A “Toast to Fashion” will set the tone for a Dyer County Bicentennial Fashion Exhibit and will be held Monday, February 13 from 5-7 p.m. at McIver’s Grant Public Library in Dyersburg. The event is open to the public. Refreshments will be served and donations will be accepted for literacy and genealogical promotion and support in Dyer County...

On February 4, at approximately 4:30 p.m., DPD responded to Hillcrest Avenue in reference to a report of a weapon complaint. The caller reported hearing a shot fired and a juvenile observed running from the area. The juvenile was reported to be wearing a ski mask. ...

One-hundred-year-old retired Naval Captain Garette Lockee, from Grand Junction, TN, visited the Veterans’ Museum in Halls on January 25 along with his wife Sarah (Sally), his pastor Trey Styers, and pastor’s daughter Abigail. Capt. Lockee is a 30-year veteran and told several fascinating stories during his visit. While in college in South Carolina, he remembers seeing the famed Doolittle’s Raiders training for the mission. After joining the Navy, he was stationed off the coast of Iwo Jima when the famous flag was raised. He remembers when the USS Oriskany caught fire. Ripley resident Fred Simpson was on board the vessel when it caught fire.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (“SFMO”) is highlighting the importance of preventing burn hazards and home fires during National Burn Awareness Week (Feb. 5-11, 2023). This year’s theme is “Scalds: Hot Liquids Burn Like Fire” and focuses on ways that consumers can prevent burn-related injuries from occurring at home...

Known as the largest youth waterfowl of its kind in the southeastern U.S. held by the Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Hunting and Fishing Academy, the 15th annual Youth Waterfowl Hunt was held in Dyersburg on February 3–4.

The Dyer County Board of Education convened Thursday night to discuss items including the contract renewal for Dyer County Director of Schools Cheryl Mathis, policy updates, and school trips.

On Thursday morning, February 2, road conditions from Monday and Tuesday’s winter weather outbreak were clear enough for a crowd of hundreds to gather for the 2023 West Tennessee Grain and Soybean Producers Conference at the Dyer County Fairgrounds.

Chad Ivy, co-owner of Ivy Sanitation, was born in Arkansas, and it was a long journey from there to Dyersburg, where he started up his sanitation business along with his wife, Jessica. After serving active duty with the U.S. Army in Iraq (OIF) and Afghanistan (OEF), Chad found himself lost due to PTSD from his war experience as a tactical communications specialist and personal security detachment, AKA bodyguard. ...

JASON PEEVYHOUSE jpeevyhouse@stategazette.com From an early age, Gabriel Jackson was interested in sports and the 19-year-old has already taken valuable steps into transitioning this passion into what could be a lifelong career. In fact, fans who went to local high school and middle school games during the 2021-22 school year were able to see some of these first steps as Jackson worked as an independent contractor for the State Gazette Sports Department during his senior year of high school...

There will be a Dyer County Recreation committee meeting on Monday, February 6, at 9:45 a.m. in the Richard Hill Conference Room of the Dyer County Courthouse. A Budget committee meeting will follow at 10 a.m.

The University of Tennessee at Martin’s WestStar Leadership Program will host the 25th-annual Working Women’s Conference from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Feb. 10, in the Boling University Center’s Duncan Ballroom on the UT Martin main campus. The $50 registration fee includes a continental breakfast and lunch...

Tamika Mallory, the Feb. 2 speaker scheduled for UT Martin’s Civil Rights Conference, has been rescheduled for 6 p.m., Wed., Feb. 22, in the Boling University Center’s Watkins Auditorium. Mallory’s presentation, “Intersections of Trauma, Mental Health, and Addiction in the Black Community,” was rescheduled because of the week’s inclement weather...

Tennessee Wildlife Federation, one of the oldest conservation organizations in Tennessee, is pleased to announce Delta Waterfowl as its title sponsor for the 2023 Davis P. Rice Memorial Youth Waterfowl Hunt. The Youth Waterfowl Hunt will be held February 3–4 in Dyersburg, and is the largest event held by the Federation’s Hunting and Fishing Academy. ...

The winter storm that rolled through West Tennessee Monday, Jan. 30 created road conditions that resulted in multiple vehicular accidents and traffic delays throughout Tuesday and Wednesday. According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, both lanes of the Mississippi River Bridge were closed Monday at approximately 9:22 p.m. following multiple vehicle crashes. On Tuesday, Jan. 31, the bridge was reopened for travel; however, long delays were experienced with more crashes reported along Highway 55 in Missouri.

McIver's Grant Public Library is hosting a ‘Take Your Child to the Library Day’ on Saturday, Feb. 4. The event will be hosted at the library from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Visitors can enjoy a story time and craft session provided.

Lifeline Blood Services recently announced the mobile drive calendar for the month of February. Though the bloodmobile will not make a stop in Dyer County in February, the Dyersburg Lifeline Blood Services Center will host their annual “Gift from the Heart” Blood Drive at their Dyersburg Center starting Saturday, February 11, from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m., and continuing on February 12-14 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m...

On January 21, 2023, Dyer County 4-H members competed in the annual Western Region 4-H Horse Bowl and Hippology Contests. The Dyer County 4-H Junior Team consisted of Case Dunn (Finley), Kase-Lynn Dunn (Finley), Katherine Rogers (Dyersburg Intermediate), and Sadie Whittle (Dyersburg Intermediate). ...

The University of Tennessee (UT) Extension will be presenting Financial Fridays each Friday in February at noon (CST) live on Zoom. This program will help to stretch your dollars and plan for the future. Each week a different financial topic will be presented, with an expert guest speaker...

On January 29, the Dyer County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to a domestic violence call at 136 Carrie Street. The suspect, Terry Noel, 50, of Dyersburg fled the scene and was later located by deputies on Beaver Rd. According to the DCSD, the suspect had a handgun in his possession. Deputies reportedly attempted to disarm Noel for over an hour before he reportedly fired the weapon at a deputy, who returned fire, fatally wounding Noel.

Dyer County Schools have announced the district-level teachers who were chosen to represent Dyer County Schools at the regional level. The Dyer County School System is proud to have these bright examples of educational leaders. Each of these teachers has been selected for their exceptional performance in promoting education. This year’s District level Teachers of the Year include:

The Dyer County FFA and FFA Alumni hosted the annual FFA Trivia Night on Saturday, January 29, in the Dyer County High School Commons. Emceeing the evening event was Eric Maupin. Described as a fun-filled event where all were welcome to participate, many community residents were in attendance. Newbern Mayor Pam Mabry, who has attended the event in previous years, described it as light-hearted and a good cause...

Area students took to the court of the Terry Glover Gymnasium at Dyersburg High School for the annual Dyer County Basketball Skills Special Olympics on Friday, January 27. The basketball competition is a long-standing event enjoyed by students who participate, much like the spring games, which have been held since the early 1990s.

The Giving Room at Newbern Elementary School (NES) will be having a “daily essentials” giving event in the spring, and the school has begun collecting donations.

City of Dyersburg Solid Waste Department has announced a change in pickup days for household/commercial automated garbage collection service for the following locations. The change is effective as of January 30, 2023. Boardwalk Ave. Bratton Ave. Browning St...

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) is inviting Tennesseans to submit nominations for the 2023 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards. “The Volunteer State boasts tremendous beauty thanks to the Tennesseans who have made significant contributions to our natural resources,” said Gov. ...

On Friday, Jan. 27, the Dyer County Law Enforcement committee convened in the Jail Annex Conference Room to discuss updates for the Men’s and Women’s Re-entry programs, and updates on the shooting range.

The Newbern Police Department is currently attempting to locate Luis Fernando Sanchez-Flores, 29, of Newbern on charges of especially aggravated burglary and attempted first-degree murder.

Special to the State Gazette This week, January 22-28, marks the annual observance of School Board Appreciation Week in Tennessee. This is a good time to salute the work of school board members and celebrate public education. Let’s face it, school boards work hard for our students!