It was a quiet week in Dyer County, with local offices sharing few updates beyond early voting and youth programs.

Elections

Voters cast early ballots downtown this week as election officials held weekend office hours. The office opened Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to noon. "It's a beautiful fall day downtown and we were happy to have you vote today!" the Dyer County Election Commission said.

Read our story: Dyer County Election Commission open Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.

Public safety

Dyersburg police opened sign-ups this week for their annual Shop with a Hero program, formerly called Shop with a Cop, the department said. The program pairs local children ages 4 to 17 with police staff for holiday shopping. Families can pick up nomination forms at the police department or city schools. Completed forms are due by 4 p.m. Dec. 1.

Read our story: Dyersburg police open applications for annual Shop with a Hero program.

First graders at Dyersburg Primary School got a close look at emergency gear during Community Helper Day, Dyersburg police said. Officers showed students a patrol car, a response truck and a police drone in flight. Students also met K-9 Officer Wheatley and K-9 Broy during the visit.

Deputies praised Sheriff Grant Montgomery on National Boss's Day, the sheriff's office said. Staff thanked the sheriff for his leadership across patrol, corrections and office teams, and celebrated teamwork that week.

Local police and deputies reported no arrests or criminal charges this week. Anyone charged with a crime in Dyer County is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

County and city government

County workers and sheriff's staff wore pink Friday to raise breast cancer awareness, county officials said. Workers honored cancer survivors, encouraged regular health screenings and offered support to families facing the disease.

Dyersburg Fire Chief Brett Sipes completed the 2026 Local Government Leadership Program through the Naifeh Center for Effective Leadership, city officials said. The program in Jackson helps city leaders across Tennessee build skills and study common local challenges.

Community

The city celebrated a weekend win for Dyersburg Trojan football, city officials said.