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Man arrested after allegedly brandishing firearm on school propertyOn Friday, April 26, the Dyer County Sheriff’s Office arrested Cody Burns ,24, of Dyersburg following an incident that occurred at Northview Middle School in Newbern.
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Dyer County Mayor, District Attorney’s Office gather to affirm victims’ rights (4/26/24)District Attorney Danny Goodman, Jr., members of his office, victims’ rights advocates, and Dyer County Mayor gathered at Pocket Park in downtown Dyersburg to honor victims and to proclaim support for crime victims’ right. The gathering featured statements by Goodman, victim witness coordinators, and advocates. Featured too was a proclamation from Quick declaring Crime Victims’ Rights Week.
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Raising Awareness: Minority Blood Donations Crucial for Sickle Cell Patients (4/26/24)Sponsored ContentAmidst the myriad health disparities faced by minority communities, one often overlooked but immensely impactful aspect is blood donation. Particularly, the significance of minority blood donations cannot be overstated, especially for patients battling sickle cell disease (SCD).
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WTDTF, Sheriff’s Office make suspected “Grey Death” bust (4/26/24)Agents with the 29th District West Tennessee Drug Task Force out of Dyersburg along with Investigators from Dyer County Sheriff's Office were conducting surveillance on a hotel at approximately 11 p.m. on April 25 when they observed a male suspect enter a room briefly and then to loiter around in the parking lot.
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Dot Foods hosts annual Forklift Rodeo (4/26/24)Dot Foods employees recently participated in the distribution center's annual Forklift Rodeo event, which requires participating employees to compete in one of four separate forklift categories including narrow aisle lifts, stand-up lifts, mules, and order pickers.
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West TN Drug Task Force, Dyer County Sheriff’s Department make arrests following seizure of weapons, drugs (4/26/24)Agents out of the 29th Judicial District in Dyersburg along with investigators with the Dyer County Sheriff's Office were serving an arrest warrant in Dyersburg around 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 25. The subject had hidden himself in his house on 1st Avenue and agents made entry to make the arrest.
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Voices for a Safer Tennessee recognize progress on firearm safety as TN General Assembly concludes (4/26/24)NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 25, 2024)— Following the adjournment of the 113th Tennessee General Assembly, Voices for a Safer Tennessee (Safer TN) sees incremental progress in Tennessee lawmakers’ enactment of some productive changes to advance firearm safety and their rejection of several dangerous bills. Safer TN, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving firearm safety and promoting responsible firearm ownership, is actively engaged in the legislative process through its coalition of concerned parents, faith leaders, hunters, educators, veterans, gun owners, and Tennesseans from all walks of life.
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Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter announce Avancez to establish manufacturing and distribution operations at Ford’s BlueOval City Supplier Park (4/25/24)Michigan-based automotive manufacturer to create more than 500 new jobs in Haywood County, become newest tier 1 supplier at BlueOval City Supplier ParkTennessee Governor Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Avancez officials announced today the company will invest $54M to expand its assembly operations and locate a new facility on Ford Motor Company’s BlueOval City Supplier Park.
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DSCC presenting May 2 spring choral concert at Cumberland Presbyterian Church (4/25/24)Dyersburg State Community College will present the Dyersburg Choral Society in its annual spring concert at 7:30 p.m., May 2, at Cumberland Presbyterian Church, which is located at 2280 Parr Avenue in Dyersburg. The 43 members of the Choral Society are directed by Floyd Speck with Carolyn Burnett as accompanist.
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Newbern GFWC donates funds to clear lunch accounts for graduating seniors at Dyer County High School (4/25/24)On Wednesday, April 24, the General Federation of Women’s Clubs [GFWC]-Newbern Chapter, made a $512 donation to Dyer County High School. The donation will be used to clear the lunch accounts of 40 graduating seniors whose transcripts are withheld pending the satisfaction of any outstanding balances.
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Just a boy who loves garbage trucks: 2-year-old Case Irions show support for local roadside crews (4/25/24)
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DAR awards Class of 2024 Good Citizens (4/25/24)The DAR Good Citizens program and Scholarship Contest is intended to encourage and reward the sparkling qualities of good citizenship in our students. The program is open to all high school seniors enrolled in public or private schools accredited and in good standing with their state board of education. Students are not required to be United States citizens.
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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event to be held on April 27 (4/25/24)On April 27,2024 from 8:00am until noon, a household hazardous waste collection event will be held at the Dyer County Community Complex at 1200 Community Park Rd., Dyersburg. This event is sponsored by Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Household Hazardous Waste is defined as Corrosive, flammable, toxic, or reactive/materials used in one’s home, car or truck, or garden and lawn that is unwanted/unusable. This event is free to attend and participate...
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Alexis Smith named semifinalist for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Transformative Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship (4/25/24)Special to the State Gazette Dyersburg, Tennessee – Dyersburg State Community College’s (DSCC) Alexis Smith was named a semifinalist for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Transformative Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. Ms. Smith is the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) President and the Student Government Association (SGA) Vice-President at Dyersburg State...
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State burn permits required though May 15 (4/25/24)Special to the State Gazette To reduce wildland fire risk, Tennesseans are required to get a burn permit from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Forestry Division through May 15. The permit is required for all open burning where local restrictions do not apply...
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Tennesseans invited to donate to state parks in competition (4/25/24)Special to the State Gazette Tennessee State Parks, in partnership with the Tennessee State Parks Conservancy, will hold the annual My TN State Park fundraiser in April, when supporters “vote” for their favorite parks through contributions. The fundraiser runs April 1-30, 2024. Each park retains the funds donated for it, and the contributions will go toward projects identified by park staff. Examples of such projects include trail repair, birds of prey programs, and children’s education efforts...
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Paws to Care partners with Petco Love for free vaccine clinic (4/25/24)1Special to the State Gazette Paws to Care, Inc., a local nonprofit 501c3 volunteer-based animal welfare organization, is partnering with national nonprofit Petco Love to give pets their best shot for a healthy life by hosting a free pet vaccine event on Saturday, April 27, 2024...
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Cups for Pups to be held May 11 (4/25/24)Special to the State Gazette On Saturday, May 11, from 8-11 a.m., the Dyersburg-Dyer County Humane Society, located at 1120 East Court St., will be hosting its annual Cups for Pups event. Krispy Kreme Donuts will be sold by the dozen, and numerous vendors will be on-site including The Pour Wagon, Farmhouse Bakery Treats, “Peticures” by Petsense, pet caricatures by Bryant Tate, Paws to Care, Top Notch Trendy, Momma Cheryl’s Cooking From Scratch, Buff City Soaps, Bluff City Arms Engraving...
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Dyer County Schools celebrates Teachers of the Year, bids farewell to retiring teachers during annual banquet (4/24/24)On Tuesday, April 23, 2023, Dyer County Schools held its annual Teacher Appreciation Banquet to honor Teachers of The Year and retiring teachers.
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DCS students celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Week with donations to Isaiah 117 House (4/24/24)During Random Acts of Kindness Week, Newbern Elementary School (NES), Fifth Consolidated Elementary School (FCES), and Dyer County High School (DCHS) raised funds and took up donations for Isaiah 117 House, a non-profit that houses children who have just been removed from homes due to parental issues.
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Newbern Police charge suspect for alleged possession of meth (4/24/24)On April 23, a Newbern Police Department officer conducted a traffic stop with a white Chevy Impala on Highway 77 for a traffic violation. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Joseph Taylor, 42, of Newbern. During the stop, a probable cause search was conducted, and officers located a suspected felony amount of methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.
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Weststar Leadership class to meet for sessions in Crockett and Gibson counties (4/23/24)he University of Tennessee at Martin’s WestStar Leadership Program class of 2024 will meet April 25-26 in Crockett and Gibson counties for its annual session covering “Energy, Environment and Technology.”
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Black Cat Cage Fights sells out during inaugural MMA fighting event (4/22/24)Saturday night, April 20, a crowd of hundreds flocked to the Dyer County Fairgrounds for the inaugural Black Cat Cage Fights. A sold-out event, the roster featured 17 fights, with many fighters making their debut. Matches concluded with a 100% finish rate. The event was hosted by Dogwood BJJ owners John and Riss Perez.
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority to plant tree at Bruce in celebration of Arbor Day (4/22/24)The Xi Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. will celebrate Arbor Day at Bruce Community Center, site of the historical Bruce School, 801 Vernon Street in Dyersburg, at 3 p.m., Sunday, April 28. City Park and Recreation Master Gardener, Jerry Edmundson will plant a Sapling Oak tree donated by the sorority and install a bench donated by Center Director Victor McLin in honor of his mother, Willie Mae McLin, a Bruce High School Graduate.
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Dyersburg High School honors freshman and sophomore achievements (4/22/24)In an April 19 ceremony, Dyersburg High School (DHS) Principal Kamela Rogers presented plaques to freshmen and sophomores in honor of their achievements during 2023/24 school year. Categories included the Freshman and Sophomore Honor Rolls and Golden Honor Rolls.
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DPD makes arrests following seizure of handgun, drugs (4/22/24)Two persons were arrested, narcotics and drug paraphernalia seized and a handgun was recovered during the service of a search warrant Friday morning, April 19. Members of the Dyersburg Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit executed the search warrant at 510 Roberts Ave. Street Crimes officers developed probable cause for the search warrant through personal observation and interactions at the house recently, according to a police report.
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Teacher Feature (4/20/24)Mandy Cogdill Trimble Elementary School Trimble Elementary School 5th grade teacher Mandy Cogdill has been an educator for 21 years. She says one of the greatest joys of teaching is the relationships she builds with her students. “No matter how old they get or where they go, they will always be mine,” says Cogdill...
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Reels Workshop to be held at The Mill in Dyersburg (4/20/24)Third session in a series of social media workshopsSpecial to the State Gazette The Mill Workspace will be hosting the third installment of their social media workshop series entitled: Reels Made Simple. The May 9 workshop will be held in Dyersburg at The Mill, located at 217 South Mill Ave, and will run from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Registration for the event is required at www.TheMillWorkspace.com...
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DHS students celebrated during 2024 Honors Banquet (4/20/24)Academic success and achievements for 2024-2025 students were recognized and celebrated during Thursday night’s Honors Banquet at Dyersburg High School. The event included recognitions for the Junior Honor Roll, Senior Golden Honor Roll, Senior Honor Roll, Senior Golden Honor Roll, ACT 30+ Club, Trojan Scholars, National Merit Finalist Caleb Stone, and the announcement of Dyersburg High School’s 2024 Valedictorian, Hallie Revell.
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UT Martin’s MacKewn named by Ohio Valley Conference for Outstanding Faculty award (4/20/24)1Special to the State Gazette Dr. Angie MacKewn, a University of Tennessee at Martin professor of psychology, was named to the Ohio Valley Conference Outstanding Faculty Commitment to Student Success Award during the OVC Basketball Championships March 6-9 at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana...
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Household hazardous waste collection event (4/20/24)Special to the State Gazette The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is sponsoring a household hazardous waste collection event on April 27, from 8 a.m. to noon, at the Dyer County Community Complex on Community Park Road in Dyersburg...
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TDEC Small Business Environmental Assistance Program named best in nation (4/20/24)Special to the State Gazette NASHVILLE – A Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) program that helps small businesses understand and comply with environmental regulations has been named the best in the nation by the National Small Business Environmental Assistance Program...
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Library Foundation and First Citizens National Bank co-sponsor Smart Women Fundraiser (4/20/24)On Thursday evening, April 18, The Library Foundation held a special fundraiser event which recognized “Smart Women” from the area. Thirty-nine women were honored for their work in the community and businesses which serve the community. One of the honorees, Judy Long, President and C.E.O. ...
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THP setting up a safety belt roadside checkpoint (4/20/24)Special to the State Gazette The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) will be conducting a safety belt roadside checkpoint on April 29 at 5 p.m., on State Route 78 at the 5 mile marker in Lake County. Recognizing the danger to unbelted vehicle occupants, Troopers will target those who operate a vehicle while unbelted. The THP will take corrective actions for other violations observed...