No Justice for Maxyn: Edwards pleads guilty to lesser charge
No Justice for Maxyn Edwards pleads guilty to lesser charge By Logan Watson After waiting for almost seven years, the family of five-month-old Maxyn Killingsworth finally had their day in court, but the verdict left the boy’s family unsatisfied. Braxton Prather Edwards, the man responsible for the death of young Maxyn, was indicted on May…
Read MoreGov. Lee, AG Skrmetti move to dismiss gun rights lawsuit
Governor, AG Skrmetti move to dismiss gun rights lawsuit By Logan Watson An attorney representing Governor Bill Lee and Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti asked a panel of judges presiding over a gun rights lawsuit dismiss the case against his clients last Thursday. The lawsuit, filed by Milan attorney Stephen L. Hughes, Duncan O’Mara, Elaine…
Read MoreCommunity mourns the passing of Bo Booth
Community mourns the passing of B.O. “Bo” Booth The Gibson County community was shocked and saddened last Sunday to learn of the passing of B.O. “Bo” Booth, the legendary principal and athletic director of Gibson County High School. Booth began his career in education in 1968, serving as a coach at Cooter High School in…
Read MoreEdwards indicted for murder in 2016 death of infant
Edwards indicted for murder in death of infant By Logan Watson The Gibson County Grand Jury returned 31 indictments on Monday, May 1, including a long-awaited indictment in the death of five-month-old Maxyn Killingsworth. Braxton Prather Edwards, 27, of Kenton, was indicted on charges of Murder in Perpetration of a Felony – Aggravated Child…
Read MoreBradford student rushed to ER after vaping
BHS student rushed to ER after vaping By Logan Watson The mother of a Bradford High School student pleaded with the BSSD Board of Education and those in attendance to do more to prevent underage vaping after her son was rushed to the emergency room on April 20. According to Brenda Culver, her 15-year-old son…
Read MoreDawkins helping to save lives on Prom Night
Dawkins helping to save lives on Prom Night By Logan Watson For the second year in a row, B.J. Dawkins is doing his part to reduce the number of alcohol related deaths on prom night. Dawkins, the owner of Dawkins C-Store in Kenton, announced last week that he would not be selling alcohol at his…
Read MoreTea Time: A British Touch
Business Spotlight Tea Time: A British Touch When Kelly Howland joined her husband, Bob, on an overseas business trip in 1998, she was just looking to have a little fun. Little did she know that a chance experience in London would spark a passion for the refinement and simplistic elegance of tea that would…
Read MoreBusiness Spotlight – MacLean Power Systems
Big Business, Big Heart Business Spotlight: McLean Power Systems When MacLean Power Systems came to Trenton in 2013, the city eagerly awaited the economic impact the big business was going to have on our area. Tax revenues. Jobs. Population growth. Those are the buzzwords that get bandied about when a major industrial manufacturer…
Read MoreTurner 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…
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