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June Kids Club devotes very dairy votes
The Dyersburg Mall's Kids Club event had members meeting at the polls to cast ballots for their favorite dairy candidates at its June event.
Fourth festivity abounds Friday
The annual Bogota July 4 holiday parade is set to start at 9 a.m. at the community center.
4-2 vote against re-opening Newbern budget talks
A week after deciding to delay approving a 2008-2009 budget until the property tax rate is set, Newbern Mayor K.W. Dennison called a meeting to approve the numbers before the traditional July 1 deadline.
Animal cruelty charge among those sent to grand jury
A Trimble man faces a possible indictment for cruelty to animals. Dyer County General Sessions Judge Tony Childress found enough probable cause to believe that Michael Robertson, 44, 35 Gin St.
Board votes to postpone bare-bones new budget
The Newbern Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Tuesday spent two hours hearing figures for the 2008-2009 budget before deciding to hold off on approving the numbers until a property tax figure is available.
Outage planned midnight Saturday
About 1,650 Newbern Electric System and Gibson Electric Membership Corp. customers in the Newbern, Trimble, Churchton, and Maxie communities will experience an outage around midnight on Saturday, June 14.
Pair headed to grand jury for Trimble crime
Two persons accused of prying open the money-changing machine at the Trimble carwash waived their rights to preliminary hearings May 19 in Dyer County General Sessions Court.
Man pleads guilty to meth ring conspiracy
One of three men accused of conspiring to develop an illegal market for methamphetamine in Dyer and Obion counties has pleaded guilty.
Three sheriff's officers injured in crash
Three Dyer County Sheriff's Department investigators were hurt when a truck crashed into the back of the agency's SUV they were in on Wednesday.
Trimble pastor contributes Christian insight to Oxford Roundtable discussions
Dr. William Oakley and his wife, Pattye, of First Baptist Church of Trimble, pause with an official scroll of his recent trip as a participant of the prestigious Oxford Roundtable.
County expands powers; complaints of vicious dogs in unincorporated area prompt vote
Prompted by continuing complaints of dog trouble in the unincorporated parts of Dyer County, the Dyer County Commission on Monday voted to expand county law enforcement to equal the power cities have.
Confederate 'mega-flag' to ripple over Trimble
“We hope it will draw some interest from people who want to know more about the Confederacy”
Hamilton Parks, at left, stands with Bill Foster, past commander of the Sons of Confederate Veterans camp in Union City, near the spot where a massive 'megaflag' will fly atop a lighted 85-foot pole near ... via State Gazette
Mayor's breakfast to begin National Day of Prayer observance
Prayer! America's Strength and Shield The Lord is my strength and shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped Psalm 28:7 The annual Mayor's Breakfast will again kick off local activities for the National ... via State Gazette
Top student awards at Honors and Awards ceremony announced
Two Austin Peay State University students who are majoring in mathematics and who will graduate May 2, 2008, have received the top student awards during APSU's annual Honors and Awards Ceremony last night in ... via The Leaf-Chronicle
Woman charged after stripping at bar, vandalism
“Before Mrs. Hood could get Goode to put her clothing back on Goode attempted to jump onto the bar closest to the pool table. The bar fell over, knocking the gaming machine onto the floor with several sparks coming from the machine and electric plug.”
A woman who stripped naked and tried to dance on the bar at the Shady Rest tavern on Friday night broke the wooden platform and smashed a gaming machine, causing an estimated $4,000 in damage, a sheriff's ... via State Gazette
51 closed after tanker truck overturns; hazmat team called
The tanker lies across the eastern shoulder of the northbound lane of Highway 51 as emergency officials monitor the situation. via State Gazette
More roads closed as water rises in rural areas; more citations
Highway 105 south of Trimble began to flood on Sunday due to local rainfall. The 1.5-inch rainfall since Friday swelled already bloated streams to overtop their banks Saturday and Sunday, prompting a flash ... via State Gazette
Trimble pastor to present at unique global policy forum
The Oxford Roundtable is an organization of Oxford University in London, England. via State Gazette
Vacancy again on Trimble town board
The Trimble Town Board on Monday approved the resignation of Alderman Chris Gorman. via State Gazette
Historic Newbern residence burns
Firefighters from Newbern, Tatumville and Trimble rush to fight the flames that consumed the 108 N. Grayson St. via State Gazette