St. John’s Community Services acquires Harlan Morris in Trenton
Representatives from St. John’s Community Services were in Trenton May 1 to sign the agreement to acquire Harlan Morris Retirement Home in Trenton. The agreement was made at the invitation and in partnership with the existing Harlan Morris board. “St. John’s is committed to ensuring the continued existence of this important resources for the Trenton…
Read MoreChamber honors Administrative Professional of the Year
By Crystal Burns The Greater Gibson County Chamber of Commerce honored the Administrative Professional of the Year at its annual Administrative Professionals Luncheon last week in Trenton. Megan Flowers, a native of Gibson County, is the administrative assistant at Tyson Foods in Humboldt. Her coworkers described her as organized, friendly and willing to do whatever…
Read MoreDyer mayor says complaints about police should go to police department
By Cara Zarecor At the onset of Dyer’s city board meeting held on Monday evening, April 22, Mayor Chris Younger confirmed with the aldermen that a special meeting had been slated for Thursday, May 2. Younger said that this meeting will be lengthy, will consist of several committee meetings, and its primary purpose is preparedness…
Read MorePioneers clinch regular-season title with wins over Peabody
By Lori Cathey The Gibson County Pioneer baseball team went 3-0 last week, with two district wins over Peabody to calm the District 14A regular-season championship. Monday night, April 22, the Pioneers defeated Peabody 10-3 and squeezed out a 5-4 win in extra innings the following night. They finished the week Friday with a 4-0…
Read MoreWin over TCA puts Lady Pioneers in tie for first place in district
By Lori Cathey The Lady Pioneers traveled to Jackson last week, where they beat Trinity Christian Academy 3-1 to tie with the Lady Lions for first place in the district. Jaci White hit a one-out single and stole second base with two outs. Molly Lamar hit a RBI single to give Gibson County a 1-0…
Read MoreBradford boasts best tasting water
The Bradford Water System has been named the winner of the Tennessee Association of Utility Districts (TAUD) Region 8 Best Tasting Water Competition. The event took place April 11 at Rogers Hydrant Service. Drinking water samples were judged on quality of taste, clarity and bouquet. In addition to Bradford Water System, competitors included Camden Water…
Read More39th Annual Trenton Teapot Festival kicks off Sunday
By Crystal Burns It’s festival time in Trenton! The 39th Annual Trenton Teapot Festival kicks off Sunday afternoon with opening ceremonies at the Downtown Pedestrian Park. Billy Woods, a Trenton resident and devoted community volunteer since 1983, will be honored as this year’s parade marshal. Woods is a retired bank president who was instrumental in…
Read MoreGCHS senior named Coca-Cola Scholar semifinalist
Lydia Todd, a student at Gibson County High School, has been named a semifinalist for the 2019 class of the Coca-Cola Scholars Program. The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation has awarded 6,150 Coke Scholars nationwide totaling more than $70 million in scholarships across 31 years. The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, a joint effort of Coca-Cola Bottlers across America…
Read MoreTickets on sale for chamber’s annual administrative professionals luncheon
Tickets are now on sale for the Greater Gibson County Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Administrative Professionals Luncheon. The popular event will be held Wednesday, April 24 at 11:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church, located at 401 S. High Street in Trenton. Tickets are $20 each and must be purchased in advance. Call 731-855-0973 to…
Read MoreTrenton Light & Water receives perfect score on water survey
By Crystal Burns Trenton Light & Water employees are celebrating the perfect sanitary survey score the water system received in March. Daniel Pillow, environmental consultant in the Tennessee Division of Water Resources Jackson Environmental Field Office, sent the findings to Trenton Mayor Ricky Jackson March 13. Pillow said the Trenton water system earned 599 points…
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