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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Juneteenth celebration in the works

1 week ago | stategazette.com | Ralph Hardin

A Juneteenth celebration is coming to Dyer County and you're all invited. For those not in the know, Juneteenth is the newest federal holiday in the United States. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the de facto ending of slavery, referring to June 19, 1865, the day when Major General Gordon Granger ordered the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas at the end of the American Civil War.
Dyersburg schools show appreciation for traffic controllers

1 week ago | stategazette.com | Ralph Hardin

Oftentimes, the unsung heroes of the school day are the public safety control workers who oversee the arrivals and departures of hundreds of students.
A Story of Trauma and Healing

1 week ago | stategazette.com | Ralph Hardin
Student injured, Tennessee Highway Patrol investigating

1 week ago | stategazette.com | Ralph Hardin

Millions of children across the nation ride on a school bus every day - that's why school bus safety is important in every community. While National School Bus Safety Week is October 20-24, it's important to take every opportunity to increase awareness for the need to remain vigilant of school buses and the hazards they may present for students and motorists.
Dyersburg High School holds graduation ceremonies

2 weeks ago | stategazette.com | Ralph Hardin

DYERSBURG - West Tennessee has seen its share of wild weather this spring, so it was perhaps not unexpected that another bout of severe weather would impact this year's Dyersburg High School graduation. And indeed that is just what happened as the DHS high school graduates for 2025 had to wait an extra day to receive their diplomas.
This week is National Police Week

3 weeks ago | stategazette.com | Ralph Hardin

National Police Week occurs every May, and in 2025, the week has been commemorated with live, in-person events across the country and through social media posts. The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund historically takes point on producing regional ceremonies, as well as the annual candlelight vigil, to honor the fallen officers whose names have recently been added to the Memorial. The 37th Annual Candlelight Vigil was held on Tuesday, May 13.
Pair arrested for deadly home invasion

3 weeks ago | stategazette.com | Ralph Hardin

What was planned as a robbery became the scene of a homicide that has left one man dead and his suspected killers behind bars. A home invasion-style robbery in Dyersburg this week took a deadly turn, according to the Dyersburg Police Department.
High marks for student drivers

3 weeks ago | stategazette.com | Ralph Hardin

Reduce TN crashes started in 2013 with a simple idea-increasing traffic safety activities reduces traffic crashes. The program is modeled after National Highway Safety Association (NHTSA) best practices: saturation, involvement, and outreach. Reduce TN crashes combines innovative branding and basic marketing to create a campaign for increasing traffic safety activities in all public and private high schools throughout the nation.
Tennessee among most import-dependent states

3 weeks ago | stategazette.com | Ralph Hardin

The U.S. and China have just agreed to suspend most tariffs on each other's goods for 90 days, following months of escalating trade tensions. However, the question remains: which U.S. states and sectors are most exposed to this kind of volatility? In April, China's exports to the U.S. plunged 21% - the steepest drop in years - after the Trump administration's new 145% tariffs took effect. U.S. companies are already warning of empty shelves and higher prices as supply chains are disrupted.
Savannah Grace Copeland Act passed by Tennessee legislature

1 month ago | stategazette.com | Ralph Hardin

The Savannah Grace Copeland Act passed in the Tennessee Senate last month. Now the bill is headed to Gov. Bill Lee's desk to be signed into law. The legislation was inspired by the death of Savannah Copeland, a Powell 13-year-old whose death is being investigated as a murder.