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GCUD narrows list of GM candidates to six
he Gibson County Utility District (GCUD) has narrowed its list of candidates to replace retiring General Manager Pat Riley. The GCUD Board of Commissioners met May 26 at the district office in Trenton and selected six finalists from 13 applicants. Finalists are Allyson Horner, Bryan Patterson, Laura Coleman, Bob Moore, Douglas Childs, and Robert Mullins.…
Read MoreAirplane makes emergency landing
Plane crashes into swimming pool fence by Danny Wade An accident that could have well been fatal last Friday morning ended with a good outcome. An airplane made an emergency landing within yards of the airport. Humboldt Fire Chief Chester Owens said they received the call at 11:34 a.m., Friday on an airplane crash at…
Read MoreBusiness as normal—not quite
by Danny Wade When COVID-19 hit pandemic status, federal, state and local leaders acted firmly to help stop the spread. Unfortunately, the means to fight the spread of coronavirus put a major hurting on many small businesses. Even when restrictions began to be lifted for some, the guidelines for others did not change. One profession…
Read MoreMPD makes arrest in murder of Corinthain Gunn
Trenton man charged with First Degree Murder By Logan Watson A Trenton man was arrested last night, charged with the murder of Corinthain Gunn, Sr. Demarion Tyrel Mayberry, 26, has been charged with First Degree Murder in the killing, which took place outside a house party on May 27. When authorities responded to the shots…
Read MoreOne killed in Milan shootings
One killed in Milan shootings By Logan Watson Milan police responded to a pair of shootings on Wednesday, May 20, one of which claimed the life of a 25-year-old man. The first incident took place just before 5:00 at an apartment complex on College Street. According to Chief of Police Bobby Sellers, two men, Terry…
Read MoreBradford graduates tally $1.9M in scholarships
By Crystal Burns A small but accomplished Bradford High School graduating class racked up $1.9M in scholarship offers. Sunday afternoon, 30 graduates received their diplomas in a ceremony that kept seniors spaced six feet apart at all times and encouraged guests to follow CDC guidelines for social distancing. When the ceremony ended, the newly-minted…
Read MorePeabody grads earn record-breaking $3.5M in offers
By Crystal Burns The Peabody High School Class of 2020 added to its list of history making achievements Friday night, earning an estimated $3.5M in scholarship offers. Peabody graduates usually receive between $1M and $2M in scholarships. The Class of 2020 made history in other ways some may wish they could forget. The seniors’…
Read MoreLocal churches adapt to COVID-19 restrictions
By Laurin Stroud Since gathering in groups has been restricted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, local churches have found other ways to worship and spend time together. Several churches, such as Kenton First Baptist and Dyer Cumberland Presbyterian, have gone to online services. Others like Rutherford Church of Christ hav taken a few weeks…
Read MoreRutherford mayor hopeful county can help with flooding issue
By Crystal Burns Rutherford Mayor Sandy Simpson is hopeful the town will get relief from flooding soon. Sections of town endured dramatic flooding Sunday, May 17 when rain washed out a culvert and flooded South Trenton Street. Cost to repair the culvert and street is estimated at $10,000. While Simpson and the Board of…
Read MoreAHC senior living rehab holds parade for their residents
Some family members see loved ones for first time in weeks by Mindy East Local healthcare facility residents got to enjoy a drive through parade of family members and the community last Tuesday. With recent shut downs of healthcare facilities, activities coordinator Leeann Polasek wanted to do something for her residents at AHC Humboldt and…
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