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On Saturday afternoon, July 4, a group of protesters gathered at the Dyer County Court House and participated in discussions with several local residents regarding several different issues that included race and history.

On Monday, July 6, the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) released the updated COVID-19 case count for the State of Tennessee. With Monday’s update, TDH reported Dyer County had 3 deaths as a result of the virus, with the county having a total of 254 COVID-19 cases (consisting of confirmed and probable cases) with 109 recoveries.

Driving north from Crockett County on Highway 412, one of the first things motorists see when crossing into Dyer County is a sign marking the future home of Coach's Place.

On Friday, July 10, Tennessee Supreme Court issued an order requiring face coverings to individuals who enter courthouses or buildings were court is being held. The order will take effect on Monday, July 13 and will remain in place until further notice.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order 54 on July 3 to grant county mayors in 89 counties the authority to issue local mask requirements in the event of a significant rise in COVID-19 cases.

State Gazette On Friday evening, July 10, protesters returned to the Dyer County Courthouse to share their thoughts and feelings concerning racial equality and other topics in Dyer County and across the country. Nearly 40 protesters began their protest shortly before 6 p.m...

The Dyer County School System recently released information regarding the first week of school for students. Students will be given an opportunity to meet their classroom teacher and pick up information during the hours of 8-11 a.m. Due to COVID-19 and to ensure the safety of all, please adhere to the following procedures for this first day of school:...

Small businesses across the country, state and county are feeling the effects of COVID-19 and the social distancing regulations and guidelines which have been in place for the past three months.

A come-and-go retirement party was held on June 26 for Deliah Frazier at the Dyer County Office on Aging Senior Center. Family, friends, and co-workers were welcomed to stop by to congratulate her on her retirement. Cake, punch and other refreshments were served...

White & Associates Insurance is pleased to announce that the Dyer/Lake County Carl Perkins Center for Prevention of Child Abuse has received a $5,000 donation from Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance as part of an Emergency Community Support Grant to help independent agents give back to their local community during the COVID-19 crisis. ...

On Saturday afternoon, July 4, a group of protesters gathered at the Dyer County Court House and participated in discussions with several local residents regarding several different issues that included race and history.

State Gazette On Friday evening, July 10, protesters returned to the Dyer County Courthouse to share their thoughts and feelings concerning racial equality and other topics in Dyer County and across the country. Nearly 40 protesters began their protest shortly before 6 p.m...

The 2020 Depot Days festival, set for Sept. 19 in downtown Newbern, has been cancelled because of potential safety issues stemming from the COVID-19 virus. The Newbern Historical Society operates the annual event, and released the following statement:...

On Monday, July 6, the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) released the updated COVID-19 case count for the State of Tennessee. With Monday’s update, TDH reported Dyer County had 3 deaths as a result of the virus, with the county having a total of 254 COVID-19 cases (consisting of confirmed and probable cases) with 109 recoveries.

Let’s take a break from the COVID-19 talk and the discussion of high school sports. After all, nothing new happened this week to the situation and it’s good for a change of pace every now and then - if only for one day. One story I have been kind of following at the national level is the pending name-change for the team formerly known as the Redskins...

On Friday morning, July 10, State Sen. Ed Jackson and State Rep. Rusty Grills addressed those in attendance, as well as individuals watching via live stream, at the Dyersburg/Dyer County Chamber of Commerce’s Legislative Coffee.