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NPD arrests one for alleged felony amount of meth and other drugsOn May 1, 2024, a Newbern Police Department officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation on West Main Street. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Carolyn Tyler, 56, of Dyersburg.
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DHS student Presley Dishman signs with Bethel on Renaissance Scholarship (5/2/24)Dyersburg High School senior Presley Dishman recently signed with Bethel University on a Renaissance Scholarship. In attendance from Bethel were Associate Renaissance Director Dr. Scott Sheppard and Talent Scout Hannah Mills. Dishman was also joined by her family, friends, classmates, teachers, DHS Principal Kamela Rogers, and Dyersburg Mayor John Holden. Very few Dyersburg students have received vocal scholarships to Bethel in past years.
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Citizens, pastors, and leaders hold Prayer on the Square 2024 (5/2/24)Pastors led prayers on each corner of the Courthouse Square
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Quarter pound of meth confiscated by DPD following traffic stop (5/2/24)A traffic stop Tuesday night by members of the Dyersburg Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit lead to a felony drug arrest of a Dyer County man for possessing a quarter pound of methamphetamine.
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Dyer County Youth Leadership Program holds graduation ceremony (5/2/24)Students from Dyer County High School (DCHS), Dyersburg High School (DHS), and Christ Classical Academy (CCA) graduated Tuesday night, April 30, from the Dyer County Youth Leadership program. The program, an initiative of the Dyersburg/Dyer County Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Security Bank, took students to local businesses and to points of interest in the community and beyond. Students learned about hospitals, banks, industry, education, legislation, and law enforcement as well as team building and other lessons that can help them in their career choices.
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Three separate drug busts lead to prison sentences (5/1/24)Three separate drug busts led to convictions and prison sentences. Two were sentenced to federal prison, without a chance for parole.
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County Budget Committee convenes for first round of discussions (5/1/24)The Dyer County Budget Committee convened Tuesday, April 30, at 10 a.m. for a two-hour long meeting discussing the 2023-24 budget. Each of the following budgets has been tentatively approved by the Budget Committee to be presented before the Dyer County Legislative Body. All budgets will be open for discussion during a public hearing scheduled for June 14, at noon.
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Dyer County Transportation Department presents 2024-2025 projected budget (5/1/24)With budget season ramping up, the Dyer County Transportation Committee met Monday, April 29, to discuss the department’s projected revenues and outlays for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The total budget would come in at $11,331,47 in expenditures, and in revenues $9,057,931. However, with a a beginning fund balance of $4,983,347, the estimated ending fund balance for 2024-2025 would total $2,710,131...
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tnAchieves organizes FAFSA blitz alongside state partners (4/30/24)tnAchieves, in partnership with The Ayers Foundation Trust and the Tennessee Higher Education Commission/Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (THEC/TSAC), is providing Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) filing assistance in high schools throughout the state. From April 29 - May 3, 2024, tnAchieves will facilitate a FAFSA Blitz alongside nearly 150 volunteers from local colleges and community organizations in high schools where FAFSA assistance was requested.
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Sorority’s Arbor Day tree planting honors Willie Mae McLin, Bruce School graduate (4/30/24)Members of the Bruce Community and Xi Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority celebrated Arbor Day this past Sunday, April 28. Members of the sorority, Director of the Bruce Community Recreation Center and County Commissioner Victor McLin, and Master Gardener Jerry Edmundson planted a Shumard Oak in honor of McLin’s mother, a graduate of Bruce School, Willie Mae McLin.
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New historical marker installed on the courthouse lawn (4/30/24)
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Dyer County Republicans to welcome Tennessee AG for a meet and greet (4/30/24)
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Transforming Healthcare in Dyer County: The Impact of Online Nursing Programs (4/30/24)Sponsored ContentRecently, the way we approach nursing education has seen a shift, largely due to the advent of online learning. These changes are particularly notable within programs such as the post masters FNP certificate online in Tennessee . Such programs cater to the current needs of healthcare workers aiming for professional growth without the limitations of traditional classroom settings.
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Academic Banquet celebrates Dyer County High School juniors, seniors (4/30/24)Dyer County High School juniors and seniors were recognized for their academic achievements during Monday evening’s Academic Banquet. The event was held at 6 p.m. and followed up the morning’s Investment in Excellence ceremony.
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Dyer County High School applauds academic successes during 2024 Investment in Excellence Ceremony (4/30/24)Dyer County High School’s annual Investment in Excellence Ceremony, held Monday, April 29, recognized hundreds of students for their academic successes during the 2023-24 school year.
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Trimble Elementary students get lessons in money thanks to the TNFLC and UT Extension (4/29/24)Trimble Elementary first and second graders got lessons on managing finances during “Money Week” at the school. The educators at Trimble taught the students how to count money, how to spend responsibly, and how to save. With the help of books and materials supplied by the Tennessee Financial Literacy Commission (TNFLC) and the UT Extension, teachers put students on the path to healthy money management.
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Dyer County Master Gardeners prepare for May 4 plant sale (4/29/24)The Dyer County Master Gardeners have been planting seedlings and potting for their annual plant sale which will be held on Saturday, May 4, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Extension Office at 151 Everett Street in Dyersburg.
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I AM hosts 2nd Annual Banquet with keynote speaker Bobby Matthews, Jr. and special guest Tim Strayhorn (4/29/24)I AM Group awards two student scholarshipsOn Saturday, April 27, the I AM Group hosted its 2nd Annual Banquet. The event was held at Dyersburg Middle School, with doors opening at 6 p.m.
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Dr. Mosley discusses experiences at Bruce High School during book signing at McIver’s Grant (4/28/24)On Friday, April 26, Dr. Albert G. Mosley, a former student and graduate of Bruce High School, made his way back home after countless years to promote his book “Roots Run Deep”, and speak to residents about some of his experiences growing up in Bruce, as well as discuss the inspiration for his book.
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Dyer County FFA Plant Sale kicks off first day of sales with large crowd (4/28/24)
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Petsense hosts local Adopt-a-Thon because “life is better with a friend” (4/28/24)
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Nearly 200 animals receive vaccinations thanks to Paws to Care, Petco Love (4/28/24)1On Saturday, April 27, Paws to Care Inc., a local nonprofit 501c3 volunteer-based animal welfare organization, partnered with national nonprofit Petco Love to give pets their best shot for a healthy life by hosting a free pet vaccine event. Throughout the event, 150 dogs and 33 cats received vaccination shots. The event took place at the former location of Nauvoo Pet Resort, located at 945 Harris Road.
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Man arrested after allegedly brandishing firearm on school property (4/27/24)On 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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Teacher Feature (4/27/24)
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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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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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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.