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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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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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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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Whitby Holden inducted into Phi Kappa Phi (5/3/24)Whitby Holden, of Dyersburg, TN, majoring in Curriculum and Instruction, was among the more than 140 University of Mississippi students who were welcomed into the Phi Kappa Phi honor society, one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious honor societies for all academic disciplines. The university held an induction ceremony on April 4 at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts on campus.
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NPD arrests one for alleged felony amount of meth and other drugs (5/3/24)On 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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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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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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Lady Trojans throw standings into chaos, win finale at South Gibson (5/1/24)Despite opening District 13AAA play at 1-3 after trip through the league schedules, the Lady Trojans stormed through the second half of district play which ended on Tuesday night in Medina with a 7-6 win over South Gibson.
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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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DHS student Presley Dishman signs with Bethel on Renaissance Scholarship (5/2/24)2Dyersburg 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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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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Caldwell homer gives Lady Choctaws extra-inning win at Troy (4/27/24)1Dyer County bounced back from a disappointing District 13AAA loss the previous day but needed extra innings to do it as a two-run home run from freshman Katie Beth Caldwell in the top of the ninth sparked a three-run frame to give the Lady Choctaws a 5-2 win over Obion County Central on Friday evening in Troy...