Dyersburg State Gazette

The Dyersburg State Gazette is a daily publication based in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Since its establishment in 1865, it has been a vital source of general news for the community and the surrounding areas of Northwest Tennessee.

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Feel the Egg-citement

1 week ago | stategazette.com | Ralph Hardin

The Courthouse Square in Downtown Dyersburg was the place to be to get into the Easter spirit last Saturday. With dozens of kids on hand to take part in the annual Main Street Dyersburg Easter Egg Hunt. It was B.Y.O.B. - "Bring your own basket" - and there were thousands of eggs up for grabs as the kiddos were divided up into age groups so as to avoid any "eggs-treme" competition. You could even go hunting for the "Golden Prize Egg" and get your photo taken with the Easter Bunny.
Creepy, crawly and... cool?

1 week ago | stategazette.com | Ralph Hardin

Do you know the etymology of entomology? Wait, back up... So, "etymology" is the study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history. And "entomology" is the study of insects. Got it?
Twisted fairy tales take the Stage in "Never After Happily"

1 week ago | stategazette.com | Ralph Hardin

"After a week of tornado watches, warnings, flooding, and so much damage, danger, and displacement in our communities - we believe more than ever that this play offers something we all need, always, and especially now.
CRD Awards this Saturday

1 week ago | stategazette.com | Ralph Hardin

The Community Resource Development (CRD) will be hosting its annual scholarship banquet this Saturday, April 19, at Dyersburg Middle School, beginning at 6 p.m.During this year's awards banquet, scholarship awards will be presented to high school student leaders who have invested their time toward extracurricular activities, church involvement, and community involvement, while displaying exemplary character, citizenship, empathy, and communication skills.
Celebrating the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's ride

1 week ago | stategazette.com | Ralph Hardin

By Ralph Hardin [email protected] Everyone who was paying attention in middle-school history class remembers the mantra of "One if by land, two if by sea."This is, of course, in reference to Paul Revere's famous midnight ride, an alert given to minutemen in the Province of Massachusetts Bay by local Patriots on the night of April 18, 1775, warning them of the approach of British Army troops.
PADD to hosts DEA Drug Take Back Day event

2 weeks ago | stategazette.com | Ralph Hardin

According to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), "The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public health, public safety, and national security threat.
Vital health services in the spotlight

2 weeks ago | stategazette.com | Ralph Hardin

By Ralph Hardin [email protected] While it may not get the hype of other "awareness" efforts, this week it National Public Health Week, celebrating the many vital health care services that public health organizations provide here in Dyer County and across the country. For three decades, National Public Health Week has been a cornerstone in advancing health equity, improving community well-being and championing policies that protect and promote public health.
Rep. Grills visits Finley Elementary

3 weeks ago | stategazette.com | Ralph Hardin

You're never too young to get to know your elected leaders. The Leadership Club at Finley Elementary School certainly got a head start in understanding representative government last Friday when they welcomed a special guest to the school.
Dyersburg named among most affordable places to rent

3 weeks ago | stategazette.com | Ralph Hardin

In 1980, a comedy film with the title "How to Beat the High Cost of Living" was released. It's a largely forgotten heist film directed by Robert Scheerer and starring Susan Saint James, Jane Curtin, and Jessica Lange. It's set in the aftermath of the economic recession of the 1970s on the cusp of the beginning of the Reaganomics era. For the stars of the movie, the "how to" part largely involves crime. Spoiler alert for a 45-year-old movie, things do not go well.
Former Chamber Vice President sentences to 32 months in jail

3 weeks ago | stategazette.com | Ralph Hardin

Former Chamber Vice President and Chief Finance Officer Tammy Hall, who was terminated in January of 2023 following allegations of money laundering, was sentenced last Friday on three counts of wire fraud with damages estimated between $250K-$594,325. Hall was sentenced to 32 months in prison and will have to pay fines and restitution. Last fall, Hall pleaded guilty to the three counts of wire fraud in U.S. District Court in Jackson.