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Dyersburg Police are investigating a shooting that injured a man on Saturday morning, Sept. 30.

Union City, Tenn.–With apologies to all mathematicians, the difference between two and eight was 44 – at least on Friday night at War Memorial Stadium. Paul Eetzou – a German exchange student who wears No. 44 for Dresden – kicked a 25-yard field goal as time expired to lift the second-ranked Lions to a 31-28 victory over eighth-rated Union City in a Region 7A showdown of Top 10 teams.

An investigation is ongoing in New Madrid after a resident received packages containing meth.

Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to dyersburg..

MARTIN, TN — A local WWII Veteran celebrated his 100th birthday Saturday with friends and family. Robert Chappell's birthday is on October 4th, but the community wanted to help him celebrate early. Chappell thought he would have a small party, but since this was his second birthday party ever,...

Motorists in the local area are urged to use caution this weekend, due to the annual Reelfoot Lake Arts and Crafts Festival. Estimations of over 30,000 people are expected to converge to the festival site in Tiptonville, along with many making stops at yard sale sites near and around the Reelfoot Lake location.

A Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City employee has been honored for high quality patient care. Baptist Memorial Health Care announced the two winners of its Advanced Practice Provider Awards, which included Brittnie Weatherford Bird. Ms. Bird was named the winner of the Advanced Practice Practitioner of the Year for hospitals. Ms....

Tennessee has become renowned for its rich country music heritage and breathtaking views of the Appalachian Mountains. However, these attractions have contributed to the state’s rapid population growth and transformation, which has also resulted in a rise in criminal activities. Tennessee is often ranked within the top 10 most...

One of the most anticipated football games in West Tennessee on Friday night will take place at War Memorial Stadium. The (6-0) Dresden Lions travel to Union City, to face the (4-2) Golden Tornadoes. Both teams come into the game ranked in the Associated Press Top-10 Class-A poll, and (3-0)...

Dyersburg, Tennessee – The entire Dyersburg State Community College community is deeply saddened by the passing of our student Tamia Taylor, who attended our Jimmy Naifeh Center in Covington, TN. Ms. Taylor was working toward her Healthcare Technician Certificate. According to news reports, she had been missing for two...

Union City, Tenn.–Union City volleyball closed its regular season with a third straight win – 2-0 over visiting Fulton City Thursday night. The Lady Tornadoes (6-13) will play host to South Fulton Monday in the opening round of the district tournament at 5:30 p.m. UC swept SF during the regular season, winning both at home and on the road.

NEW MADRID, Mo. — In a clash that left no room for doubt, New Madrid County Central stamped its authority on the field, decimating Kennett with an overwhelming 54-6 triumph. Quarterback BJ Williamson accounted for six touchdowns in the victory, as the Eagles (6-0) clinched a third consecutive SEMO-Central Conference Championship with the win over the Indians (4-2).

Obion, Dyer and Gibson County will benefit from railroad funding awarded to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. TDOT was awarded a $23.7 million dollar Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement Grant from the Federal Railroad Administration. The grant money will pay for upgrading, or replacing, 42 rail bridges that are...

Authorities in Hickman County are looking for a missing 15-year-old boy. The Hickman County Sheriff's Office along with the Hickman County Office of Emergency Management Have been looking for Tanner Homewood since Tuesday night. Homewood was last seen in the Columbus area about 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Officials said his clothing was all black.

Thousands of people will converge to Reelfoot Lake this weekend for the annual Arts and Crafts Festival. The three-day festival will begin on Friday at Reelfoot Lake State Park in Tiptonville, with more than 300 vendors scheduled for attendance. Visitors will walk the festival site, which contains art, crafts and...

Although a Dyersburg attorney advocated against a second-degree murder charge claiming a lack of malice on behalf of his client, Oki Woolridge, 44, of Martin last week in court, Weakley County General Sessions Judge Tommy Moore bound the case over to the grand jury on the initial charge last week in court.

A hollow, hulking mass of fiberglass, its hinges creaking with the weight of being buried in time for 50 years. Within this mere shell contains the expansive, rich and intricate history of Martin, Tennessee. The City of Martin’s Sesquicentennial Committee recently unveiled the contents of its time capsule on July...

DEXTER – How good is the ground game for this season’s Dexter High School football squad?. Senior running back RJ Farmer, who is arguably as good of a back as the Bearcats have, was injured early in the third quarter and had to be taken to Southeast Health Center, and Dexter still pounded the Caruthersville defense for 467 yards rushing, as the hosts prevailed 46-28 at Charles Bland Stadium on Friday.

Discovery Park is so thankful for Walmart Union City‘s generous contribution to its newest permanent exhibit, “Duck, Duck, Goose: Waterfowl of the Mississippi Flyway.” Save the date for the grand opening on Friday, November 10, 2023. …. Pictured, from left: Union City Director of Schools Wes Kennedy, American...

Motorists are continuing to see paving work done overnight on University Street in Martin. The state has hired a contractor to pave about two miles from University Street to just past Walmart. Work is expected to be completed early next week.