Bradford Junior Beta robotics team wins third at nationals
The Bradford Junior Beta Club’s robotics team competed at the National Junior Beta Convention in Savannah, Ga. earlier this month and was awarded a third place plaque. According to parent and robotics coach Michael Hickerson, Bradford’s entry was one of only four non-kit robots in the event. There were about 32 robotics teams in the…
Read MoreUtility board plans additional 35% increase in sewer rates
By Crystal Burns Rip the bandage off at once or peel it back slowly? Trenton Light & Water Utility Board members grappled with needed wastewater (sewer) rate increases at its meeting Friday, ultimately voting unanimously to add a 35-percent hike to the already-planned 20-percent increase on Oct. 1. “We’re over the barrel on every bit…
Read MoreNew program to combat recidivism introduced in Gibson Co. jail
By Crystal Burns Thanks to a $146,000 grant from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, select state inmates serving time at the Gibson County jail have an opportunity to leave incarceration with industrial credentials and the skills needed to secure good-paying jobs. The Northwest Tennessee Workforce Board and Tennessee College of Applied Technology…
Read MoreTrenton Light & Water GM candidate interviews to be held June 25
By Crystal Burns Trenton Mayor Ricky Jackson has announced interview dates for the four finalists vying for the general manager’s position at Trenton Light & Water. The Board of Aldermen, serving as the utility board, will conduct interviews Monday, June 25 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Trenton Light & Water. Finalists are Bob Moore, Stewart…
Read MoreUtility board considering new building for Trenton Light & Water
By Crystal Burns The Trenton Board of Aldermen, acting as the utility board, is considering building a new facility for Trenton Light & Water. At its May meeting, the board accepted a contract from TLM Architects on the condition that TLM not penalize Trenton Light & Water if the present site fails inspection. The board…
Read MoreAtlanta Braves draft Peabody alum
By Gary L. Smith Trenton native William Woods will have the opportunity to showcase his pitching talent on the professional level as he was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 23rd round of the Major League Baseball Draft held last week. Woods was scouted by several major league teams (Atlanta Braves, St. Louis Cardinals,…
Read MorePastors call for peace after latest gun tragedy
Trenton pastors rallied the community to comfort the family of Marlon Anderson and called for peace after the latest gun tragedy. Anderson, 21, of Trenton, was shot and killed late Sunday, May 28 on Lexington Street near 2nd St. An unknown person took Anderson to the emergency room at Milan General Hospital where Anderson died.…
Read MoreSunday night shooting results in fatality
By Crystal Burns A Trenton man was killed Sunday night when he was fatally shot in the abdomen. Marlon Anderson, 21, died at Milan General Hospital. According to Trenton Police Chief Bill Cusson, emergency room officials contacted the Trenton department after someone brought Anderson into the ER late Sunday night/early Monday morning and informed them…
Read MorePeabody grads earn $1.6M in scholarships
By Crystal Burns The Peabody High School Class of 2018 celebrated a banner year Friday night. The graduates earned $1,672,594 in scholarships, a history-making 19 Peabody Scholars were named, and two students set record highs for college credit hours earned. Bethany McKenzie, a Peabody Scholar graduating Summa cum Laude, earned 33 college credits, and Leah…
Read MorePeabody doubles team heads to state tennis tournament
By Gary Smith Peabody’s number one doubles tennis team of Sterling Burch and Robert Clark will carry a 12-1 record into the Small Class State Tournament to be played in Murfreesboro this week. The senior team is scheduled to play a quarterfinal match at 9 a.m. Thursday at Adams Tennis complex against Joseph Rodriguez and…
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