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Dyer, Kenton parades bring hope of Christmas
By Laurin Stroud Dyer and Kenton hosted the cities’ annual Christmas parades Saturday, Dec. 5, and for a brief moment in time, the COVID-19 did not exist. Both children and adults, celebrated the joy of Christmas in their own hometowns. The streets were lined with excited children, as well as parents, who were mostly…
Read MoreTrenton school board gives Haney high praise
By Crystal Burns The Trenton Special School District board gave Director of Schools Tim Haney high marks and praise on his annual evaluation. Board Chairman Dr. Mark Harper shared the results at the district’s Dec. 1 meeting, saying Haney scored above or significantly above expectations in all areas. “We feel like you are doing…
Read MoreSales tax revenues decline across Gibson County
By Logan Watson The majority of Gibson County saw a slight dip in Local Option Sales Tax collections for the month of August, according to data recently received from the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Net collections in many municipalities have trended downward since early summer, when the COVID-19 shutdowns were at their peak. Trenton…
Read MoreMaking downtown a Winter Wonderland
Humboldt’s Harper Lee bringing holiday cheer downtown with Christmas art by Danny Wade A young Humboldt artist is bringing her talents to downtown Humboldt in order to spread some holiday cheer. Harper Lee has painted Christmas scenes on the windows for several downtown businesses. Lee’s artistry is on full display and each business is participating…
Read MoreVann is new sports writer
by Danny Wade The Humboldt Chronicle is proud to welcome Rhonda Vann as the new sports writer and photographer. As the wife of a football coach and mom of two sons who played sports, Vann brings her knowledge of sports to the table and is up to the challenge. She and her husband, Coach Dalton…
Read MoreDyer assistant fire chief retires
By Cara Zarecor At the onset of the all-present City of Dyer Mayor and Board of Alderpersons meeting last week, Mayor Chris Younger opened his report with a request for the members to entertain a motion to accept the retirement of Assistant Fire Chief Bob Moore. Unsuspecting board members seemed saddened and shocked as…
Read MoreDyer, Kenton leaders urge caution at parades
Dyer Station Celebration and Kenton White Squirrel leaders are excited to host annual Christmas parades Saturday but are urging participants and spectators to use caution. Lineup for the Dyer parade begins at 4 p.m. at Tate’s Kwik Stop, and the parade rolls down Main Street starting at 5. “Please use social distancing and do whatever…
Read MoreNew high school equivalency classes offered in Dyer
Jackson State Community College, in partnership with the City of Dyer, began offering high school equivalency classes in Dyer on Dec. 1 as part of the adult education program. These classes are open to anyone in need of a high school diploma. In-person classes will meet at the VFW building in Dyer on Tuesday and…
Read MoreTrenton board approves PILOT program for Crockett Manor
By Crystal Burns At its Nov. 24 meeting, the Trenton City Council unanimously approved a PILOT (Payments In Lieu of Ad Valorem Tax) agreement for Crockett Manor, LP’s proposed $3 million rehabilitation project. The resolution consents to the Trenton Industrial Board negotiating and accepting the PILOT payments with respect to the Crockett Manor project,…
Read MoreThanksgiving break benefits Bradford schools
By Crystal Burns Thanksgiving break came just in time for Bradford Special School District students and staff. Director of Schools Dan Black told the school board at its Nov. 23 meeting that the number of positive COVID-19 tests and quarantined individuals has increased in the 10 days prior to the meeting. An entire pre-K…
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