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Budget Issues Concern of Commission
Budget issues were front and center as the Lake County Commission held its last regular meeting of the fiscal year Monday night, and county mayor Macie Roberson gave hints that the financial situation here could be better than in surrounding counties.
Diversion Granted in Statutory Rape Case
A former Lake County High School teacher and cheerleader coach who was charged with the aggravated statutory rape of a student was granted pre-trial diversion in Lake County Circuit Court last Tuesday.
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.
Dodds enters race for Tennessee governor's seat
Dr. Brandon Dodds, of Newbern, has announced his campaign for the governor of Tennessee.
Sentences given in circuit court
In Dyer County Circuit Court on April 20-21: * Vickie Gail Allen, 37, 2506 St. John Apartments, pleaded guilty to theft of property in excess of $500 and failure to appear.
Fritz Fussell joins county school board
By JOHN BRANNON Messenger Staff Reporter It took the Obion County Commission only a few minutes this morning to fill a pending vacancy on the Obion County School Board.
Federal money boosts county school budget
Dyer County schools expect to receive about $1 million in federal stimulus funds.
Trimble board addresses zoning issues; Hudson to work pro bono
The Trimble Board of Mayor and Aldermen held their regular meeting on Monday evening to deal with an insurance-required ordinance, a grant-anticipation resolution and zoning issues.
Newbern man wanted for bomb manufacturing surrenders to authorities
On Thursday, Jason Carl Roberts, 29, 1111 Paula Drive, Newbern, Tenn., was taken into custody by Newbern police investigators.
Newbern man wanted for manufacturing bomb
The Newbern Police Department is currently searching for a man wanted for manufacturing an explosive device in his home in Newbern.
Car crashes into motorcycles at Sonic Drive-In, bystanders scatter
The Chevy Cavalier is pictured where it finally stopped, in front of the patio at Sonic Drive-In on Highway 51 bypass.
Business thefts among cases in circuit court
In Dyer County Circuit Court on March 30-31: * Joseph A. Agresta, 620 Park St. in Newbern, was not prosecuted on a charge of selling oxycodone, a Schedule II controlled substance.
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The Jackson Sun will stream live video on jacksonsun.com of tonight's meeting of the Jackson-Madison County School Board.
Newbern man killed in one car accident in Gibson County
A 24-year-old Newbern man was killed Wednesday morning in a one car accident in Gibson County, according to a news release from the Tennessee Highway Patrol.
Newbern board switches sludge contractor, reorganizes Depot Days committee
The Newbern Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a called meeting on Tuesday night before their regular meeting.
Dyer County authorities are asking for your help in finding the man who they believe robbed a store just outside of Newbern.
County commission OKs transfer of funds for purchase of property for Fifth Consolidated
This is the proposed site of the new Fifth Consolidated Elementary School. The picture only depicts the location and not the actual design of the school.
Trimble board passes rezoning request fee, addresses junk cars
Roger Page is asking that the old Billy Boy garment factory, in downtown Trimble, be commercially rezoned.
Miss Dyer County Pageant to be held Saturday
The 2nd Annual Miss Dyer County Pageant will be held Saturday, May 2, at 2 p.m. at Northview Middle School in Newbern.
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