Volunteer of the Year
Vickie Sorrells, a Foundation committee member, presented the Volunteer of the Year Award to Betty Poteet of Trenton, a woman described in a nomination letter as a person who loves her community. “Betty has selflessly worked hard and volunteered for the betterment of the citizens of Trenton and Gibson County most of her life,” the…
Read MoreVietnam veteran to keynote Veterans Day program
A Vietnam veteran who recently moved to Trenton will be the keynote speaker at the annual Veterans Day program sponsored by the Oakland Cemetery Committee. Col. James Lee will speak at the National Guard armory in Trenton on Monday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. All veterans are invited to the program, which includes a free…
Read MoreFIFTH IN STATE
The Peabody High School Band of Gold placed fifth out of 24 bands at the State Division I Contest held Saturday at Riverdale High School in Murfreesboro. Due to the large amount of rainfall Friday and Saturday, the Riverdale High School directors opted to move the preliminary competition indoors and forego finals. However, the 10…
Read MoreTHIRD IN STATE
The Gibson County High School Marching Pioneers finished third place out of 24 bands at the State Division I Championship held Saturday at Riverdale High School in Murfreesboro. Due to heavy rainfall Friday and Saturday, the Riverdale High School directors opted to move the competition indoors and forego finals. The top 10 bands in preliminaries,…
Read MoreMorgan crowned Miss Jackson Outstanding Teen
A Dyer student was crowned Miss Jackson Outstanding Teen on Saturday, Oct. 26. Jolee Morgan, 14, will now compete in Miss Tennessee Outstanding Teen to be held in Gallatin March 20-21. The competition includes a private interview, active/fitness wear, on-stage question, talent, and evening gown. Morgan is active in her school and community. She has…
Read MoreRutherford board grapples with budget issues
With five applications for street supervisor to review, the Rutherford Mayor and Board of Aldermen are looking for the money to offer a reasonable salary. The board met Monday, Oct. 21 and discussed starting pay for the new position, with Mayor Sandy Simpson suggesting $15 an hour. City Recorder Dawn Smith said there is no…
Read MoreE-911 names interim director
By Cara Zarecor, Tri-City Reporter Max Milam, a life-long native of Humboldt, has been named interim director of the Gibson County E-911 Center. A week after the termination of former director Johanna Harrell, Milam was approved by the board to fill the vacant position. Milam brings with him a wealth of experience in…
Read MoreCounty mass band to march in 2021 Rose parade
By Crystal Burns For the past week, leaders of Gibson County’s five high school marching bands kept a big secret from their students and communities. To reveal it, they employed a helicopter, roses and he public address system at the Gibson County High School annual marching festival held Saturday in Dyer. Members of the Air…
Read MoreBuilding committee starts piecing together new library
By Crystal Burns Building a library is a lot like putting together a puzzle. Stakeholders will give their “wish list” to the architect, and the architect will work with them to prioritize needs and wants until each piece is designated and ready for placement. Anders Dahlgren, a world renowned library consultant, and Jev Vaughn, of…
Read MoreAlumni hold rally to save old Rosenwald school
By Crystal Burns Alumni of Trenton Rosenwald High School rallied Saturday morning to organize an effort to save their old school. Hollis Skinner, formerly of Trenton now living in Jackson, is spearheading the campaign to preserve the campus located on East Second Street. “We’re trying to save Rosenwald because we feel it deserves to be…
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