The Dyersburg / Dyer County Inquisitor

09/17/2025

RIP CHARLES J. KIRK

A FREE SPEECH HERO, NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN. THE YEARS OF OUR LORD 1993-2025

09/05/2025

Rollover accident at HWY 51 BYPASS and ST JOHN AVE. Drivers/passengers status is unknown at this time. Prayers to those involved.

08/28/2025

2025 Fair to Kickoff Monday

DYERSBURG, TN — This year's Dyer County Fair is about to kick off, drawing in crowds from neighboring counties and showcasing the best of local agriculture and craftsmanship. Scheduled to run from September 1st to September 6th at the Dyer County Fairgrounds, the fair promises a week of family-friendly entertainment, thrilling competitions, and a true taste of West Tennessee's heritage.

The fair will open with a bang on Monday, September 1st, featuring the Junior Market and Breeding Goat Show at 6:00 PM, followed by the opening ceremonies at the FCNB Amphitheater at 7:00 PM. A full schedule of events will keep attendees busy throughout the week, with a variety of exhibits and competitions highlighting the talents of local residents.

Agricultural and artistic displays are a core component of the fair. Visitors can explore the 4-H Barn and Sam Reed Agriculture Building, which will be open to the public, showcasing everything from livestock and crops to arts and crafts. A number of popular competitions will also take place, including the Round Hay Bale Decorating Contest and the Scarecrow Contest, inviting creative entries from the community.

For those seeking a thrill, the Dyer County Fair has a packed lineup of action events. The Wrangling On The River Rodeo kicks off the excitement on Saturday, August 30th, before the official fair dates. Later in the week, fairgoers can catch the highly anticipated Truck & Tractor Pull on Friday, September 5th, and the fan-favorite Demolition Derby on Saturday, September 6th.

Entertainment will be in no short supply, with music performances on the Backporch Stage throughout the week. Attendees can also look forward to special events like the Children's Talent Show and Youth Talent Contest on Thursday, September 4th, and a Memphis Wrestling show on Saturday, September 6th.

The Midway will be bustling with activity, with a variety of carnival rides and games. A special bracelet night will be held on Saturday, September 6th, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM for $25, while regular tickets for rides will be available after 7:00 PM.

The Dyer County Fair is a cornerstone of the community, providing a chance for people to connect, celebrate, and support local agriculture. The fairgrounds, located at 296 James Rice Road in Dyersburg, will be the hub of activity all week, so make sure to mark your calendars and come out to enjoy all the fun and festivities.

For more information, refer to this year's fair book. Here's the link:

08/28/2025

Shout-out to Sargent Stan for 29 years (so far) of service!

Reminds us of a past'd favorite of ours, retired Dyersburg Police Department Captain and Reverend Brother Stan Canvass, whose wife Cathy recently retired from the City of Dyersburg following 38 years of dedicated service.

Thank you Stan, Stan & Cathy!!

Sgt. Stan Langley, Dyersburg Police Department Public Information Officer is celebrating 29 years with the City of Dyersburg. Congratulations and thank you for your dedicated service!

08/28/2025

check out the tricked out grill on the fire truck 👌

(not to mention the 31 years! Thanks Capt')

Kevin Woods, Captain with the Dyersburg Fire Department is celebrating 31 years with the City of Dyersburg. Congratulations and thank you for your dedicated service!

08/28/2025

mad love for the education pups

08/28/2025

08/27/2025

DID YOU KNOW every time you cross the Mississippi River Bridge in Dyer County your vehicle's fingerprint is taken on BOTH sides of the river?

It's not just your license plate. These AI cameras are recording everything about your vehicle like bumper stickers to dents & scratches, or anything you might be towing on a trailer – whether or not it has a license plate.

This fingerprint is saved into a search database accessible by anyone that the camera manufacturers decides, law enforcement or not.

In fact, these cameras are in multiple locations in and around Dyersburg & Dyer County.

They are on power poles in the City of Dyersburg, on the light poles at both ends of the Lowes parking lot, and many other places.

Call your local alderman or county commissioner and demand the removal of these AI tracking cameras.

If you live in the United States, it's very likely that a private startup has been logging and sharing your vehicle's location without your consent. In this ...

05/20/2025

CHECKPOINT ALERT - MAY 23. 2025

This Friday there will be a Highway Patrol driver's license checkpoint in Fowlkes on the two-lane to Halls (State Route 210 + Main St).

Please share this post so you or your loved ones aren't caught without their license!

09/04/2024

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!

With a library card you can discover new and exciting worlds! From borrowing audiobooks to streaming movies to taking virtual Do It Yourself classes, there is so much you can access with a library card. Knowledge is power!

In Dyersburg, you can visit McIver's Grant Library at 410 W Court St, Dyersburg, TN 38024.
https://www.dyersburgdyercolibrary.com

In Newbern, the City Library is at 220 E Main St, Newbern, TN 38059.
https://newberncitylibrary.weebly.com

or visit Hamilton Parks Public Library in Trimble at 74 Parks Plaza Trimble, TN 38259
https://www.hppubliclibrary.org

07/30/2024

Christopher Milton is a 17-year-old white male, 5'7" tall, 126 lbs., with blonde hair and green eyes. Christopher may be in the area of Lake County, TN. If you have seen Christopher or have information regarding his whereabouts, please contact the Atoka Police Department at 901-475-4300 or TBI at 1-800- TBI-FIND.

Age: 17
S*x: Male
Race: White
Hair: Blonde Eyes: Green
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 126 lbs. NCIC: M207891557
Missing From: Atoka, TN Missing Since: 5/15/2024

For the full flyer see TBI website:https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/tbi/USTN_MILTON_AtokaPD.pdf

06/13/2024

Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas used inmate labor to enrich himself and others, stole inmates' wages, and lied to the State about where inmates were housed in order to continue to receive over half a million dollars in taxpayer funds.

He should have learned from Tommy Cribbs that you can't get away with it.

Thomas set up a company to act as a staffing agency and used this agency to steal more than $1.4 million of inmates' wages, thus enriching himself and others, according to details released by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office.

The State reports Thomas had a 20% ownership stake in a group of three companies he and other investors founded, collectively called the Alliance Group. These companies provided labor from local and state inmates to businesses. At least 170 inmates were employed by these companies.

The inmates he was stealing from were unwittingly also helping him steal from the State of Tennessee. Thomas claimed these inmates were being housed at the jail, but were actually being kept at a private facility called Orchard House. Thomas lied to Tennessee Department of Corrections and received $507,000 in taxpayer funds through this scheme. The state said Alliance Group received $18 a day for transportation, and inmates at Orchard House were charged $40 a day. During this time he allegedly deposited nearly $450,000 in inmate wages into a private account owned and controlled by the Alliance Group.

He surrendered to authorities in Nashville on Wednesday.

This follows his indictment by a Gibson County grand jury and surrender there on Tuesday June 11, 2024.

As Sheriff, Thomas is prohibited by state law from profiting or benefiting from the labor of inmates. However he received $181,644.50 in compensation, payroll benefits, and legal representation services from Alliance, the state said. The money was derived from inmate labor.

The FBI raided his home and other locations in connection with this case in 2022.