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Building projects underway in Trenton
By Crystal Burns Dirt is moving in Trenton. Three separate projects in the city limits are in similar phases as construction crews work on a retention basin at Gibson Electric Membership Corporation, the new Jack’s Family Restaurant, and an indoor sports facility at Peabody High School. The retention basin at Gibson Electric is the…
Read MoreBoykin authors first book – “R.E.V.E.A.L the Year Without My Dad”
is adding to his resume. Come this fall, in addition to being a fashion model, celebrity wardrobe stylist, creative director, entrepreneur and philanthropist, he will also be an author. The West Tennessee native will release his first book, “R.E.V.E.A.L” this fall. “R.E.V.E.A.L” will be an anthology that will cover a number of emotional moments and issues that…
Read MoreLawsuits against city total over a quarter million
Hamlett, Morrison reap reward from city, school board actions by Danny Wade The city of Humboldt has twice been hit hard over the past several months with lawsuits. Although the city is the entity being sued, the fact is, elected boards are responsible for both of these lawsuits. First, it was former city inspector John…
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Read MoreBradford students will return to school Aug. 31
By Crystal Burns Barring any setbacks, Bradford Special School District students will return to school Monday, Aug. 31. The district has been operating at Level 1 since Aug. 19, with all students attending virtually. Director of Schools Dan Black discussed the decision with the school board at the district’s Aug. 24 meeting, saying there were…
Read MoreLongtime TRMS band director was ‘music personified’
By Crystal Burns Longtime Trenton Rosenwald Middle School band director Leigh Boyce, who died Tuesday night, Aug. 11, was more than a musician or teacher. She was “music personified,” best friend Leah Jean Rollins said. “Our musical collaborations on clarinet and piano were amazing,” Rollins said. “She was so talented, and it made me try to…
Read MoreTrenton principals pleased with first week of school
By Crystal Burns Despite an unusual start to the new school year, Trenton Special School District principals say they’re pleased with the first five days of school. Trenton Elementary, Trenton Rosenwald Middle, and Peabody High schools began the year Monday, Aug. 10 on a staggered schedule, welcoming a different grade level into the buildings…
Read MoreSpring Hill, Yorkville schools to split SRO
By Crystal Burns After lengthy discussion, the Gibson County Special School District board voted Thursday to hire five new School Resource Officers (SRO), one of whom will split his/her time between Spring Hill and Yorkville schools. South Gibson County Elementary and Middle schools will also share one SRO. During public comment at the beginning…
Read MoreKenton residents with downed trees, limbs to receive help
By Megan Dame, The Messenger Residents of Kenton who were hit hard by a harsh windstorm that plowed through the area last month will receive assistance from the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) with brush pickup. Kenton Mayor Danny Jowers shared this news at the monthly meeting of the mayor and board of aldermen…
Read MoreCounty school board opts for virtual Fridays for nine weeks
By Crystal Burns In a special called meeting Tuesday, Aug. 18, the Gibson County Special School District unanimously voted to start virtual Fridays for all students on Aug. 28. Students will attend school virtually for nine weeks to give teachers additional time to plan and upload lessons into Schoology, the district’s Digital Learning Academy platform.…
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