Turner signs with Bryan College
Pioneers’ Turner signs with Bryan College By Lori Cathey It’s always been Gibson County Pioneer standout 6’7 senior Ethan Turner ’s dream to play college bask etball. On Monday morning, Turner’s dream came true when he officially signed an athletic scholarship with Bryan College during a ceremony held at Gibson County High School in front…
Read MoreMLK Jr. Day events honor civil rights leader
MLK Jr. Day events honor civil rights leader By Michele Hughey The Trenton community celebrated the life, achievements and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Monday, Jan. 16, with two programs formed around the theme “What Does our Future Hold?” The event started at 10 a.m. at Gibson County Courthouse with a short program that…
Read MoreAllred signs with Williams Baptist University
Allred inks volleyball scholarship By Lori Cathey Lady Pioneers setter Sophie Allred signed a volleyball scholarship to continue her career at Williams Baptist University in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, during a ceremony held Friday, January 20 at Gibson County High School. Sophie is only the second player in Lady Pioneer volleyball program history to sign a…
Read MoreBradford murder suspects still at large
Suspects at large in Bradford murder Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas has confirmed that three individuals have been charged in connection with a robbery that killed one individual and seriously wounded another in Bradford Wednesday morning. Investigators have charged Amanda Nicole Cathey, 33, of Trenton, Tyler Blake Pierce, 28, of Milan, and Johnny Dale Yarbrough,…
Read MoreTrenton Historical Rosenwald School Alumni Association Homecoming Event set for September 17-18
“Homecoming Heritage Reflection – Linking Past & Present” By Dr. Al Jordan The Trenton Historical Rosenwald School Alumni Association will be holding a Homecoming event this Saturday and Sunday. The event will recognize the “Who’s Who History Makers Lifetime Achievers.” According to the sponsors, the award and recognition select committee, and chairperson Ms. Joyce Hill-Glenn,…
Read MorePro-consolidation group addresses GCSSD Board
Pro-Consolidation Group Addresses GCSSD Board By Logan Watson A group of teachers and parents in favor of consolidating the schools on the north end of the Gibson County Special School District had their first official audience with the GCSSD Board of Trustees last Thursday night. The group pressed the issue on social media during the…
Read MoreCounty Commission to vote on allocating $4M for city water projects
County Commission to vote on allocating $4M for city water projects By Caleb Revill The Gibson County Commission will vote to allocate $4,689,709 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) funds to be spent on city drinking water, wastewater and stormwater projects at their upcoming September meeting. County commissioners meet in regular bimonthly session Monday,…
Read MoreOfficer Capps saluted for heroic actions
Officer Capps saluted for heroic actions August 11 was a busy day for Rutherford Police Officer Alex Capps. Officer Capps responded to a home in Rutherford, where he discovered Danny Faulkner in his shop, trapped under the wheels of a tractor. According to Officer Capps, Faulkner had been working on the tractor, then cranked it…
Read MoreEarly Voting totals increase in final week
Early Voting totals increase in final week Election Day is Thursday Early Voting for the County General Election closed at noon on Saturday, with more voters turning out for the second week of polling. In total, 1,394 registered voters cast their ballots last week, compared to 1,263 from Friday, July 15 through Saturday, July…
Read MoreRenovations continue at Eagle Building
By Logan Watson After weeks of discussing the state of the Eagle Building, the proverbial ball is beginning to roll on some much-needed renovations. Mayor Ray Carroll noted that repairs to the floor have been completed at no charge by Joey Turner of T&T Flooring and that the plumbing has been finished for the…
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