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New city budget maintains tax rate, raises water rate
The Dyersburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen recently passed the city of Dyersburg's 2009-2010 budget while maintaining a tax rate of $1.99 for its residents.
Suspect identified in stolen credit card case, warrant issued for arrest
This is the image the video surveillance camera captured as Stoney Anderson, 22, was in Wal-Mart allegedly using a stolen credit.
Dyersburg fireworks show scheduled again for DHS
The city of Dyersburg will host its annual fireworks display at Dyersburg High School again this year.
Heartworm is a potentially fatal disease caused by infection with the parasitic roundworm Dirofilaria immitis.
Man accused of assault with baseball bat not prosecuted
In Dyer County Circuit Court on April 27-28: * Jerry Lee Fortner, 27, 624 Forrest St., was not prosecuted on a charge of assault.
Vending machines burglarized, suspects sought by police
Dyersburg police are searching for the person or persons involved in the burglary of vending machines in the St.
Dyersburg man arrested for smuggling contraband into Lake County courthouse
This illegal contraband was intended for a Tennessee Department of Corrections inmate who was at the Lake County courthouse for a criminal case.
Gas and Water committee discusses procedures for delinquent customers
Members of the city of Dyersburg's Gas and Water Committee heard from Utilities and Collection Manager Penny Rice concerning deposits, billing and cut-off procedures for city utility customers at a called meeting on Thursday morning, June 18.
Juneteenth Celebration held downtown
Larry Walk and Willie Lee Taylor lead the fifth annual Juneteenth Celebration parade through downtown Dyersburg on Saturday.
S.R. 104 to Finley closed to through traffic, motorists urged to use caution on Upper Finley
Ford Construction Company is rebuilding the bridge at Crockett Creek on State Route 104 in Finley.
Dyersburg's Firestone facility lays off 14
On Tuesday, Firestone Industrial Products Company, LLC, announced the layoff of just over 10 percent of its employees at the organization's Dyersburg facility.
Canterbury residents enjoy animal day
Yvonne Myers shows Canterbury resident Nancy Fine a North American lion-head rabbit during the Canterbury's Animal Day.
Olive Branch police chief resigns
Olive Branch Police Chief Art Heun has tendered his resignation, and announced that he is leaving his post of six years to assume the role of Chief of Police in Dyersburg, Tenn.
Bruce holds fifth annual Taking Back Our Community celebration
Students taking advantage of the Bruce Recreation Center gym join with Tennessee Rollerz BC President Kevin Newman, Bruce Recreation Center Director Stuart Edmonds, BRC volunteers Terrance Ward and Mark Thompson, and Miranda Miller of the Tennessee Rollerz Elegant and Divine Social Club to promote the upcoming Taking Back Our Community celebration.
Heun named Chief of Dyersburg Police Department
On Friday, June 12, Dyersburg Mayor John Holden announced the appointment of Arthur "Art" Heun as the new Chief of Police for the Dyersburg Police Department.
City board votes against renewing contract with Dyersburg Air Service
The crowded upstairs conference room at City Hall was surprisingly quiet at a called meeting of the city of Dyersburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Wednesday morning.
DHS students offered more than $6.5 million in college scholarships
Dyersburg High School Principal Mickey Mahon addresses the Class of 2009 at the school's annual Awards and Scholarship Day.
Businessman sentenced for falsifying loan documents
A Dyersburg businessman who pleaded guilty to falsifying loan documents was sentenced Thursday in U.S. District Court in Jackson.
Dyersburg High School Class of 2009 lauded at commencement
DHS graduate Jasmine Leah Dance pauses for a photo, as Felicia Daniels prepares to accept her diploma from School Board member Gleyn Twilla.
Dyersburg wrestles with building code
DYERSBURG - A public hearing is set for June 22 on adopting a building code in Dyersburg, which is in the New Madrid fault zone and vulnerable to an earthquake.