Poverty simulation proves eye-opening for Trenton teachers
By Crystal Burns Emily Epperson’s husband went to work one morning and never came home. He didn’t call or text his wife or their two children, 14-year-old Ed and 15-year-old Ellen, send them an email or leave them note. He took the family’s only income and never looked back. “Families” with similar stories huddled in…
Read MoreGibson County Memorial Library to establish foundation to raise money for new building
By Crystal Burns Gibson County Memorial Library leaders are on a mission to fund a new building. Lindsey Ingram, library director, met with Friends of the Library members and other supporters last week to discuss establishing a foundation. “We’re in a push for a new building,” Ingram said. “We need to get the ball rolling…
Read MoreConcord family loses home in Dec. 23 fire
By Crystal Burns A Concord family lost their home and most of their possessions in a Dec. 23 fire. Two of the family’s four minor children were home with an adult friend when the fire started, and all three were able to exit the home safely, said Gibson County Assistant Fire Chief Zach Marbrey. The…
Read MorePeabody retires Easley’s No. 24 jersey
By Gary Smith In recognition of success at the high school, college and career levels, Peabody High School officially retired standout basketball player Kevin Easley’s uniform number 24 during a ceremony held during last week’s game against Bradford. Retired head coach Harry Ferguson and former assistant coach and current principal Rickey Hooker presented Easley’s jersey…
Read MoreTrenton Police charge Banks with second attempted murder charge in 11 months
By Crystal Burns For the second time in 11 months, Cameron Banks of Trenton has been charged with attempted first-degree murder. According to Trenton Police Lt. Jimmy Wilson, witnesses reported seeing Banks fire at least one round at the driver of a vehicle near Second Street and Hillsboro Avenue in Trenton at around 9:15 a.m.…
Read MoreDefense lifts Tide to second state title
By Gary Smith With a 17-9 win over Trousdale County in the Blue Cross Bowl Class 2A State Championship Game played Thursday at Cookeville, the Peabody Golden Tide (14-1) proved legendary coach Bear Bryant’s quote that “offense sells tickets, but defense wins championships.” In a quest to win the program’s second state championship, Peabody entered…
Read MoreBradford wins Good Sports School Challenge
When the first plastic cup was tossed into a recycling container in 1993, a Tennessee tradition was born. The Good Sports program recently celebrated 25 years at the University of Tennessee (UT) with the recognition of 10 Tennessee schools doing their part to make their communities a better place to live. This year’s Good Sports…
Read MorePeabody earns berth in state championship
By Gary Smith When members of the Peabody Golden Tide football team and fans were counting their blessings on Thanksgiving Day, the opportunity to host four state playoff games at home probably made the list. Last week’s 35-21 win over Waverly, in the semifinal round, completed a four game sweep of preliminary games and earned…
Read MoreScruggs now faces charges in Crockett Co.
Crockett County Sheriff Troye Klyce issued a press release Friday afternoon detailing charges against John Scruggs, former Milan High School band director, who is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student. The release states that the Crockett County Sheriff’s Office has been involved in a multi-jurisdictional investigation of Scruggs that focused on the…
Read MoreTwo new council members elected to Trenton board
By Crystal Burns Two new council members were elected to the Trenton Board of Aldermen Tuesday. CeCe Jones and former mayor Tony Burriss won two of six seats on the board. Jones led all candidates with 831 votes. Burriss garnered 654. Aldermen Bubba Abbott, Frank Gibson and Rickey Graves were re-elected, collecting 729, 544 and…
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