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This week’s Dyersburg High School student spotlight representative is Mago Burch. Mago is a senior and the daughter of Dan Burch and Marion Rouser. She was nominated for student spotlight by DHS Choir Director Dustin Walters. ‘A couple of weeks ago, Mago successfully auditioned for the All-Northwest Tennessee Honor Choir,’ said Walters. ...

DCHS Spotlight Student is 12th grade student, Robert Brown. ‘Robert demonstrates Choctaw Pride every day. He is always ready to learn and gives 100% in his school work.’ - Mrs. Rebecca Powell

On Tuesday, October 15, State Sen. Ed Jackson presented McIver’s Grant Public Library funding from the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grant. The grant is a 50 percent matching grant, with $3,028 coming from federal funds and the other half matched by the Friends of the McIver’s Grant Public Library organization...

For the seventh consecutive year, the Life Choices Medical Clinic Prevention Team, along with help from many local businesses, organizations, and community volunteers, will join together to conduct the Life Maze, which teaches area youth of real-life results for their actions. Life Maze is scheduled to occur Tuesday, October 22 – Friday, October 25, with the annual Community Night taking place on Wednesday, October 23 from 6-8 p.m., at the Lannom Center in Dyersburg.

On Saturday, October 19, from 9:30-11:30 a.m., the YMCA of Dyer County, located at 120 E. McGaughey St. will be hosting a Zumbathon charity event.

According to the National Council on Aging, 3 out of 5 older Americans who qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as Food Stamps) are missing out on this benefit. Households with an older adult (60+) or a person with a disability could be eligible to deduct medical expenses beyond $35 per month from their gross income when applying for SNAP. ...

The Newbern Board of Mayor and Alderman convened on Tuesday, October 15, to discuss updates on the status of the Newbern Police Department, sidewalk improvements, a tree trimming bid and an application for a beer permit for Flash Mart.

The Dyersburg City School System convened Monday evening, October 14, inside the central office boardroom at 5:30 p.m. During Monday’s meeting, resignation letters from two board members were approved, however both individuals were reappointed minutes later to the board to fill the opposite openings...

The Dyer County Legislative Body convened on Monday, October 14, at the Dyer County Courthouse to discuss the appropriation of funds for the Dyer County Board of Education.

On Sunday, October 20, at 1 p.m., Transitions of Dyer County, located at 250 Youth Home Rd., will be hosting its annual Drug Free Week kickoff. The event will include transformation stories from the ladies of Transitions, a Butterfly Release Ceremony to celebrate those who have been drug free for over a year, praise, as well as songs, handmade crafts and concessions...

Lower Hatchie NWR announces dates and application procedures for the 2019-2020 waterfowl quota hunt for Champion and Little Champion Lakes during waterfowl season on the Refuge. Permits will be limited to eight per weekend on Champion Lake and four per weekend on Little Champion Lake. Successful applicants are eligible for only one hunt per lake. Signed refuge permits, a signed and affixed Federal Duck Stamp, and applicable State licenses are required...

On Monday, October 14, the Dyer County Transportation Committee convened to discuss a state safety project, which would provide Dyer County with approximately $491,800 in state funding for the purpose of realigning Jenkinsville Jamestown with Nauvoo School Rd. and pulling Hwy. 182 to the north to intersect with Heathridge Dr.

On Wednesday, October 16, early voting for the primary election to fill the vacant District 77 State Representative seat is scheduled to begin. The early voting period will occur from Wednesday, Oct. 16 – Thursday, Oct. 31. All registered Dyer County voters may vote early at the Dyer County Election Commission, now located at 115 West Market St. in downtown Dyersburg, Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. – noon...

The first Fork & Cork Food and Wine Festival, hosted by Dyer-Lake CASA, is scheduled to occur on Tuesday, November 5 from 6-8 p.m. at Fyrne Lake’s Lanai Cottage. The event is a fundraiser for the organization, which advocates for abused and neglected children for a safe and permanent home...

On Thursday, October 10 at 6 p.m., Avalon Hospice of Dyersburg held its annual memorial service for families and friends of those they have lost in the past year, while on service with Avalon. Several family members, friends, and Avalon staff members were in attendance...

Registration for Dyersburg State Community College’s fall second term is open for all current and prospective students. This eight-week term will begin Oct. 16 through Dec. 9, 2019, at both the Dyersburg campus and the Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County. Courses include Network Security (CITC 2326), Electrical Circuits I (EETC 1311), and Industrial Electronic Controls (EETC 2333)...

The Northwest TN Economic Development Council is accepting applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. This program helps low-income households through direct energy payments to their energy provider. Households with total annual income below 150% of the federal poverty guidelines may be assisted. ...

At the Northwest Tennessee Food Processing & Agri-Business Conference held Thursday at the University of Tennessee at Martin, Discovery Park of America captured the photos of more than 85 farmers, agriculture students and others who work in the agriculture industry. ...

Stepping into week three, teams participating in this year’s event are now celebrating the halfway point in their health journey through Walk Across Tennessee. UT/ TSU Family and Consumer Science Agent Katelynn Newsome says numerous Dyer Countians have teamed up for this year’s event. ...

NASHVILLE - The Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation (TLEA) Program is pleased to announce that it has granted the award of 4th accreditation status to the Dyersburg Police Department. They were awarded this achievement during the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police (TACP) meeting held in Franklin, Tenn. on October 2, 2019...

On Saturday, November 16, join the Dyer County Extension Office and Millsfield Homemakers for the 2019 Christmas Cottage. The event is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. and will be held at the Extension Office, located at 151 Everett Ave. in Dyersburg. Tickets are $20 each and much be purchased in advance. Tickets are available now at the Extension Office.

The Dyer County Legislative Body will convene in regular session on October 14 in the circuit courtroom on the second floor of the Dyer County Courthouse. The order of business is as follows: • Transportation committee meeting - 6 p.m., jury room, 2nd floor...

The Newbern Board of Mayor and Alderman will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 15 at 7 p.m. in-side of the Newbern safe room. The meeting is open to all members of the public. Agenda 1. Call to order 2. Opening prayer 3. Minutes Old business...

Discovery Park of America will be featuring the work of internationally acclaimed pop artist Red Grooms in its “Artist Showcase” gallery Oct. 18, 2019 through April 30, 2020. The show will be launched with a free reception on Oct. 17, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. featuring a discussion about Grooms with Bill Hickerson, executive director of the West Tennessee Regional Art Center and Letha Botts, an artist who is originally from Union City and who worked with Grooms in the late 1970s...