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Riley reflects on 33 years at GCUD
By Pat Riley My time at Gibson County Utility District (GCUD) can be summed up into one word. Changes. A lot has happened at GCUD in the past 33 years as with the natural gas industry. When I first came to GCUD in August of 1987, I already knew something about the utility…
Read MoreExercise stations installed at Pine Hill Park
Three workout stations along walking trail a new addition to Three Way’s park When Pine Hill Park in Three Way was in its beginning stages 10 years ago, city officials had dreams of what the park could become. Of course a playground area for the children was at the top of the list, along with…
Read MoreWindow decorating contest underway
Chamber of Commerce making the season festive for the holidays. by Danny Wade Practically everyone loves Christmas. Whether it’s time for family and friends, Christmas shopping, decorating the house or so many other things, Christmas is a magical time. But for Humboldt businesses, it’s a time to show off their artsy side by decorating the…
Read MoreLocal organizations receive funding to purchase refrigerators, freezers
Seniors are Chillin’ by Danny Wade Two Humboldt organizations and another in Trenton received a nice donation that will greatly impact their mission of feeding those in need. The Senior Citizen Center and Helping Hand in Humboldt, along with the University of Tennessee Extension Gibson County in Trenton all received funding to purchase refrigerators and/or…
Read MoreVeterans program pays respect to those who gave
Honoring our Veterans
Read MorePeoples Furniture not going out of business
by Danny Wade When Harry and Lyla Dee Davidson announced retirement, they also announced the closing of the family business, Peoples Furniture Company. The downtown furniture store has been a staple business for 70 years. News of the business closing was a sad day for Humboldt in the early part of 2020. Many asked Davidson…
Read MoreHumboldt Rotary celebrates 75
by Danny Wade A Humboldt civic club hit a milestone this month. The Rotary Club of Humboldt celebrated their 75th anniversary last week. To mark the occasion, members and their spouses/significant others, and special guests met at Crown Winery for the celebration that included dinner, drinks, awards, recognitions and live music. Club president, Doug Short,…
Read MorePeabody’s new indoor complex to be named for Haney
By Crystal Burns The Trenton Special School District board pulled a fast one on Director of Schools Tim Haney at their Nov. 3 meeting. The board provided Haney with a phony agenda so he wouldn’t see the item titled “Approval of Recognition Program Nomination Form.” As Clint Hickerson addressed his fellow board members, Katie…
Read MoreImagination Library celebrates 15 years in Gibson County
By Logan Watson, The Mirror-Exchange For the last 15 years, the Gibson County Imagination Library has been working to foster a love of learning in the next generation, and those efforts do not stop due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Gibson County group launched its annual letter-writing campaign Nov. 1, seeking donations from the…
Read MoreBradford voters elect new mayor Dyer, Gibson, Medina, Rutherford incumbents win
By Crystal Burns Bradford has a new mayor. Dwayne Reynolds defeated incumbent Mayor Ray Arnold, securing 245 votes for nearly 55% Tuesday, Nov. 3. Arnold received 201 votes. “I was proud of running a good, clean race,” Reynolds said. “I think a lot of Ray Arnold. I consider him a friend. We’re still friends…
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