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City board votes down budget
by Danny Wade With the deadline of July 30, 2022 quickly approaching, cities across the state are approving their fiscal year budgets for 2022-23. Budgets must be in place by July 1, 2022 and filed with the Tennessee Comptroller’s office. Cities that have not approved their budget are scrambling to get them finalized and adopt…
Read MoreJuneteenth celebrated, two-day festival draws crowds
The 6th annual African American Heritage and Music Festival celebrating the national holiday, Juneteenth, was held last weekend on Saturday, June 18 to Sunday, June 19. The Juneteenth celebration had a successful turn out at Viking Park where the attendees played games, shopped and ate food at several black owned and operated business vendors.…
Read MoreFormer teacher arrested for Statutory Rape
Former teacher arrested on charges of Statutory Rape Former Peabody High School Chemistry teacher Brandon Doyle was arrested on Friday, June 17, and now faces charges of Statutory Rape by an Authority Figure. According to a press release from the Trenton Police Department, the investigation into Doyle’s inappropriate relationships with students began after one…
Read MoreGrand Jury indicts Jackson in Dyer murder
Special Grand Jury indicts man in Dyer murder By Logan Watson Jamocus Jackson, the man taken into custody following an investigation into a “suspicious death” in Dyer on Sunday, was indicted by a special session of the Gibson County Grand Jury this morning on charges of First Degree Murder, Tampering with Evidence and Possession of…
Read MoreTop 15 coaching jobs in the Gibson County area during 2021-22 school year
Last week, we looked at the top 15 most memorable games from the past school year. Now, we will look at the top 15 coaching jobs by coaches in the Gibson County area. 1. Jason James (Milan boys basketball): After the program went 6-15 last season, James in his first year took the Bulldogs to…
Read MoreMusic City Corps comes to town
by Ariel McRae Imagine for a moment being trapped under the sinking mass of your own demolished ship; floating in the harbor surrounded by the sound of hammers dinging across various desecrated metal fragments while you call for help endlessly as the waves lap oil from the wreckage around your comrades with the light refracting…
Read MoreHarwell named HJSHS principal
Humboldt City Schools superintendent, Dr. Janice Epperson, announced Grover Harwell has accepted the position as principal of Humboldt Jr./Sr. High School. Since 2007, Harwell has worked in the Haywood County School System. Most recently, he has served as their director of the Student Options Academy, which serves as a learning alternative for students who have…
Read MoreSheppard named Lady Pioneers volleyball coach
Sheppard named Lady Pioneers volleyball coach By Lori Cathey Recently Gibson County administration named Todd Sheppard as the new Lady Pioneers volleyball coach. This past Thursday, June 2, a Meet and Greet for Coach Sheppard was held for parents and players in the B.O. Booth Gym. GCHS Principal Jim Hughes welcomd everyone, gave a brief…
Read MoreJackson will not seek reelection
Trenton Mayor Jackson will not seek reelection Mayor Ricky Jackson has announced that he will not seek reelection for mayor in the upcoming City of Trenton election in November. Jackson was first elected to the position in November 2014 and reelected in November 2018. He had served as a city councilman since September 1995…
Read MoreTop 15 most memorable games in the Gibson County area in 2021-22
What a year for athletics in Gibson County! Multiple teams played in the state tournament with a few making runs to the state title game. Here are the top 15 most memorable games involving Gibson County area teams through the 2021-22 school year: 1. Peabody boys basketball beats Clay County in Class 1A semifinals: Coming…
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