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On Monday, August 8, an arrest was made pertaining to the longstanding murder investigation of Karen Swift. David Swift, Karen’s former husband, was taken into custody out-of-state after being indicted on a charge of first-degree premeditated murder.

A Newbern man was taken into custody by Dyersburg police after reportedly ramming a car with his vehicle and pointing a firearm at the victims. Eric Williams, 53, was arrested early Tuesday morning on four counts of aggravated assault and five counts of reckless endangerment.

Late Thursday night, around 9:25 p.m., the Bogota Fire Department responded to a shop fire within their fire district. The department reported a loud explosion was heard throughout the town and was the first department on the scene.

Former ‘First Lady’ of Dyersburg State Community College, Helen Eller recently celebrated a milestone birthday. In honor of her 106th birthday, members of Eller’s family met at Charlene’s Divine Tea Room in Halls on July 30 to celebrate and give her well wishes.

The annual high school football jamboree at Dyersburg High -- sponsored by Star Physical Therapy-West Tennessee Bone & Joint Clinic -- marks the end of preseason in one last warmup before the regular season goes underway...

On Monday, August 8, the Dyer County Legislative Body convened in regular session in the Circuit Courtroom of the Dyer County Courthouse at 6:30 p.m. Prior to the CLB meeting, the Local Government Committee met at 6:15 p.m. in the Jury Room.

The Dyer County Election Commission in downtown Dyersburg was packed full of supporters and candidates Thursday evening as the unofficial results of the 2022 State Primary and Dyer County General Elections became available.

Last week, Forcum Lannom Contractors toured Northview Middle School in order to learn more about the schools renowned STEM Program. The visit included a tour of the school and the STEM Lab overseen by STEM educator and facilitator Mike French. Following the tour, Forcum Lannom Contractors donated $5,000 to the school’s STEM program in order to further student research.

On Friday, August 5, motorcycle enthusiasts and friends of the Ballard family gathered at Full Throttle S’loonshine Distillery to officially begin the first leg of the 2022 Vicki Ballard Memorial Ride. Bikes roared to life around 9:30 a.m. Friday in downtown Trimble, Vicki’s hometown, to begin the annual 1,200-mile, 3-day adventure to the Full Throttle Saloon in Sturgis, South Dakota.

The 6th Annual Farm to Table Dinner will be held Thursday, September 22, at 6:30 p.m. at the Main Street Dyersburg Farmers Market to benefit Healing Horses Inc. Tickets are available at the Dyersburg/Dyer County Chamber of Commerce and The Mustard Seed for $50.

On Monday, August 8, an arrest was made pertaining to the longstanding murder investigation of Karen Swift. David Swift, Karen’s former husband, was taken into custody out-of-state after being indicted on a charge of first-degree premeditated murder.

The annual high school football jamboree at Dyersburg High -- sponsored by Star Physical Therapy-West Tennessee Bone & Joint Clinic -- marks the end of preseason in one last warmup before the regular season goes underway...

Late Thursday night, around 9:25 p.m., the Bogota Fire Department responded to a shop fire within their fire district. The department reported a loud explosion was heard throughout the town and was the first department on the scene.