Elections

Early voting in Dyer County entered its final stretch this weekend, the Dyer County Election Commission said. Only four days remain for voters to cast ballots. The election office opened Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to noon for extra weekend voting. Early voting resumes Monday morning and ends Thursday, Oct. 29. Read our story: Only four days remain for early voting in Dyer County. Read our story: Dyer County Election Commission open Saturday for early voting from 9 a.m. to noon.

Election workers hoped to top 3,000 total ballots before noon Friday, the election commission said. Turnout fell just short of that mark Thursday evening. Staff urged residents visiting the downtown barbecue to stop by and vote.

County and city government

Dyer County delivered state grant checks to two local water utilities, county officials said. The funds came through Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation American Rescue Plan Act grants. The money requires no local cash match from county taxpayers. The investments will help strengthen critical water infrastructure and improve service reliability. Both the Dyersburg Suburban Utility Water District and the Northwest Dyersburg Utility District received funding.

County leaders met with utility board members to present the checks, county officials said. Mayor Eric Maupin and Commissioners Mike Nicks, Adam McGuire and Steve Reed met with suburban utility commissioners Tom White and Robert Mauldin. Maupin and McGuire also met with Northwest Dyersburg Utility District Manager Amy Armstrong, plant operator Tommy Reed, and utility commissioners Eddie Anderson, Brad Studard and Randy Gregory.

Four county leaders traveled to Murfreesboro this week for a statewide county conference, county officials said. Mayor Eric Maupin and Commissioners Chris Hamm, Hunter Jackson and Cody Walker attended the event. They took part in training sessions and met with University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd.

Dyersburg brought in higher sales tax revenue in September than it did a year ago, the City of Dyersburg said. Collections reached $1,438,578.00 for the month. That is an increase of $25,151.97, or 1.78 percent, compared to September 2025. Read our story: Dyersburg sales tax collections rise 1.78% in September.

Dyer County scheduled four committee and commission meetings for late October, county officials said. The Animal Control Committee met Oct. 21 at the courthouse. The Building and Zoning and Planning commissions met Oct. 22 on Pioneer Road. The County Commissioner Workgroup will meet Oct. 29 at 5 p.m. at 1200 Community Park Road. Read our story: Dyer County schedules four public meetings through late October.

City officials shared information about residential loose-leaf pickup, the City of Dyersburg said. Read our story: Dyersburg to resume residential loose-leaf pickup Nov. 2.

Public safety

Deputies found a missing juvenile safe Tuesday night after a search in Unionville, the Dyer County Sheriff's Office said. Dyersburg police helped in the search. Deputies thanked watchful residents whose tips helped bring the child home. The sheriff's office released no further details about the case.

Deputies and emergency dispatchers joined local families Thursday evening for a trunk or treat event. "Events like these give our deputies an opportunity to enjoy fellowship with local families, reconnect with the community, and give back to those we serve," Sheriff Grant Montgomery said. "Most importantly, they remind us all of who we work to protect every day."

Police officers and city workers visited Dyersburg Primary School Wednesday for Community Helper Day, the City of Dyersburg said. Staff from the police department and various municipal departments participated in the event with students.

Community

The 41st Annual Community Cancer Fund Barbecue took place around the Courthouse Square Friday, the City of Dyersburg said. Sausage sales began early Friday morning to raise money for local patients. The city opened its downtown courtyard with extra seating and public restrooms. Read our story: Sausage sales start as 41st Community Cancer Fund Barbecue gets underway.

The Dyersburg Activity Center set its registration deadline Friday for the winter youth volleyball season, the City of Dyersburg said. The league is open to girls in second through eighth grades for a $40 entry fee. Read our story: Dyersburg Activity Center sets Friday registration deadline for youth volleyball.

The activity center also finished its fall girls softball season this week, the City of Dyersburg said. A total of 140 players competed across 15 teams during the fall schedule.

City workers turned off the splash pad at Forked Deer River Park Friday, the City of Dyersburg said. The water attraction is now closed for the winter.

The Dyer and Lake County Carl Perkins Center hosted a community open house Wednesday, the City of Dyersburg said. City staff attended to support the center's work in helping families and preventing child abuse.