Peabody names 18 scholars in the Class of 2018
Peabody High School has named 18 scholars in the Class of 2018. To receive scholar status, a student must score 1,694 or more points. Points are figured by multiplying the student’s ACT composite score by 27.777 and multiplying his/her GPA by 250 then adding the two scores. There are 1,000 possible points in each category.…
Read MoreTrenton board transfers Freed House to city judge
By Crystal Burns City Judge Jeff Mueller and his wife Angela, both attorneys, are the new owners of the historic Freed House in Trenton. The Trenton Board of Aldermen voted unanimously May 8 to transfer the deed from the city to the couple. “Mr. Mueller has met the stipulations that we put forth to him,”…
Read More‘Like putting lipstick on a pig’ Humboldt mayor cries foul on court consolidation plan
By Crystal Burns The Gibson County Commission voted Monday morning to table a resolution concerning the possible consolidation of the Humboldt and Trenton court systems. Commissioners voted 13-10 to table after hearing from Humboldt Mayor and Commissioner Marvin Sikes, Com. and Legislative Committee Chairman Stephen Hughes, Humboldt Clerk and Master Amy Brown, Gibson Co. Circuit…
Read MoreUncontested primaries draw little interest
By Crystal Burns A slate of uncontested primary races drew little interest from Gibson County voters on May 1. Only 849 of 28,821 registered voters cast ballots for a turnout of 2.95 percent. County Mayor Republican Tim Curry – 391 Democrat Keith Cunningham – 265 Will face incumbent Tom Witherspoon (I) Aug. 2. County Clerk…
Read MoreTrenton schools have new tool to help students with disabilities
By Crystal Burns “Hi, my name is Milo.” A three-foot robot with tall, spiky hair introduced himself to the Trenton Special School District board members during their May 1 meeting. Milo was created by Robokind primarily to work with students with autism, helping them connect academically, socially, and behaviorally. Amy Allen, supervisor of Pupil Services…
Read MoreFreed House to go to city judge
By Crystal Burns Trenton City Judge Jeff Mueller and his wife Angela will take ownership of the historic Freed House, pending board approval Tuesday night. Mayor Ricky Jackson said Friday that Mueller has already finished work on the exterior of the home, which included repairing the front porch and painting. “That’s what we asked him…
Read MoreDream Center seeks financial assistance
By Crystal Burns The Dream Center of Jackson, an emergency shelter and transitional housing facility for women and women with children, suffered what could have been a devastating setback in 2016 when the old Regional hospital was sold. Instead, the Dream Center is moving forward with an ambitious capital campaign that Executive Director Gail Gustafson…
Read MoreChamber luncheon honors administrative professionals
By Crystal Burns The Greater Gibson County Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a luncheon to celebrate administrative professionals last week. Three guest speakers, Lyndsey Norman, Lindsey Heglar, and Tiffany Bowen tackled different elements of the theme, “Grow Where You Are Planted.” Norman is an agriculture teacher and FFA sponsor at Gibson County High School. She…
Read MoreOrgan recipients, donors promote ‘Donate Life’ initiative
By Crystal Burns For the fifth year, Gibson County Clerk Joyce Brown invited organ recipients and donors to encourage others to give life during the Donate Life Donor Awareness Reception at the Gibson Co. Courthouse on April 16. Brown began participating in the promotion after watching her neighbor, Kenneth Bolton, and his family go through…
Read More38th Trenton Teapot Festival starts Sunday
By Crystal Burns The 38th Annual Trenton Teapot Festival kicks off Sunday with opening ceremonies at 4 p.m. Enjoy music from the Peabody High School percussion ensemble before Mayor Ricky Jackson, Festival Committee Chairperson Betty Poteet, Miss Teapot Emelyn Bridges, and Parade Marshal Charles Lancaster light four nightlight teapots to signify the beginning of another…
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