Newbern News

The Junior Pre-Teen Fairest of the Fair pageant took place Wednesday evening, with 15 contestants braving the rain to compete for the crown.

Bill Adcock of Newbern was honored as DSCC's seventh Pinnacle Award winner at the college's Fall Update last week.

At a raucous rally in the swing state of Ohio, McCain introduced Palin as the political partner "who can best help me shake up Washington and make it start working again for the people who are counting on us." ...

A former teacher accused of improper conduct with a male student didn't wait to be indicted.

Despite concerns about the countywide property reappraisal, the Dyer County Commission on Monday approved the 2008-09 county budget and property tax rate.

Newbern - The Dyer County Election Commission provided a list of qualified candidates for the upcoming city election. The candidates for mayor are incumbent Mayor Dennison, Olen Parker and Haskin Ridens. Candidates for alderman include D. Watson, E. Bartee, M. Dycus, R. Hart, B. Parks, B. Rogers, L. Fesmire, B. Pharpe, B.C. Green, K. Clements and C. Odom.

WASHINGTON - Barack Obama named Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware as his vice presidential running mate early Saturday, balancing his ticket with a seasoned congressional veteran well-versed in foreign policy and defense issues.

BAGHDAD, Aug. 21 -- U.S. and Iraqi negotiators have agreed to the withdrawal of all U.S. combat forces from the country by the end of 2011, and Iraqi officials said they are "very close" to resolving the remaining issues blocking a final accord that governs the future American military presence here.

Newbern receives share of parks and recreation grants Thursday, August 21, 2008 The city of Newbern will receive $48,000 from the Local Parks and Recreation Fund Grant Program (LPRF) for improvements at both Oakview Park and City Park. The grant money will be used for a playground and safety surface as well as upgrades to restrooms and other park amenities.

The members of the Dixie Girls Softball team the Dyersburg Ponytails each received a key to the city of Newbern from the Board of Mayor and Aldermen Tuesday, Aug.

Hollywood actress Ashley Judd has never paid the fine for a speeding ticket she received in Dyer County in 1993.

Dyer County Road Superintendent Jeff Jones was asked Monday evening to pursue the possibility of acquiring four new graders.

The Dyer County Election Commission made short work of certifying the Aug. 7 election at a called meeting on Monday, Aug.