Northwest Gibson County YMCA reopens
By Laurin Stroud Two months ago, the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the Northwest Gibson County YMCA, eliminating its vital children’s programming as well as its fitness equipment and classes. Earlier this month, the Y reopened with restricted hours and strict guidelines. “We are maintaining social distancing, staff are using gloves and masks, screening people…
Read MoreTrenton man charged with two counts of attempted second-degree murder
By Crystal Burns A Trenton man has bonded out of the Gibson County Correctional Complex after being charged with two counts of attempted second-degree murder and employing a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony. Tanzavius Belmont turned himself in to Trenton police May 12. Lt. Jimmy Wilson said the department was receiving…
Read MoreExtension leaders hand out 50 bags of food
By Crystal Burns With face masks and gloves on, Gibson County UT Extension leaders handed out 50 bags of food to residents from all over the county Thursday afternoon in Trenton. Barbara Berry, county director, and LaQuita Clark, program assistant, quickly gave away the free food to people who have taken the Tennessee Nutritional…
Read MoreGCUD narrows list of GM candidates to six
he Gibson County Utility District (GCUD) has narrowed its list of candidates to replace retiring General Manager Pat Riley. The GCUD Board of Commissioners met May 26 at the district office in Trenton and selected six finalists from 13 applicants. Finalists are Allyson Horner, Bryan Patterson, Laura Coleman, Bob Moore, Douglas Childs, and Robert Mullins.…
Read MoreBradford graduates tally $1.9M in scholarships
By Crystal Burns A small but accomplished Bradford High School graduating class racked up $1.9M in scholarship offers. Sunday afternoon, 30 graduates received their diplomas in a ceremony that kept seniors spaced six feet apart at all times and encouraged guests to follow CDC guidelines for social distancing. When the ceremony ended, the newly-minted…
Read MorePeabody grads earn record-breaking $3.5M in offers
By Crystal Burns The Peabody High School Class of 2020 added to its list of history making achievements Friday night, earning an estimated $3.5M in scholarship offers. Peabody graduates usually receive between $1M and $2M in scholarships. The Class of 2020 made history in other ways some may wish they could forget. The seniors’…
Read MoreLocal churches adapt to COVID-19 restrictions
By Laurin Stroud Since gathering in groups has been restricted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, local churches have found other ways to worship and spend time together. Several churches, such as Kenton First Baptist and Dyer Cumberland Presbyterian, have gone to online services. Others like Rutherford Church of Christ hav taken a few weeks…
Read MoreHays purchases Cash Saver in Humboldt
By Danny Wade, Humboldt Chronicle A Humboldt business that previously had ownership out of state now has a new owner that is local. Gibson Countian Joey Hays has purchased Cash Saver grocery store located in the Humboldt Plaza Shopping Center. Hays has been in the retail grocery business for decades and said he is…
Read MoreRutherford mayor hopeful county can help with flooding issue
By Crystal Burns Rutherford Mayor Sandy Simpson is hopeful the town will get relief from flooding soon. Sections of town endured dramatic flooding Sunday, May 17 when rain washed out a culvert and flooded South Trenton Street. Cost to repair the culvert and street is estimated at $10,000. While Simpson and the Board of…
Read MoreHistoric Oakland Cemetery gazebo in need of repairs
By Crystal Burns Its foundation is solid, but the historic gazebo at Oakland Cemetery is need of major repairs. The Oakland Cemetery Committee met with a local contractor, who asked not be named in this story, Wednesday morning, May 13 to get a sense of what would be required to renovate the gazebo. The…
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