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Humboldt High seniors honored with row of signs
Viking Drive lined with 74 yard signs, one for each graduating senior of the Class of 2020 by Mindy East Humboldt Jr./Sr. High School has some new signs located on the front lawn. If you drive by the school you will notice 74 signs have been added. These signs showcase individual seniors of the Class…
Read MoreTennessee Attorney General files suit against Trenton company
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III has filed a civil enforcement complaint under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) against The Rustic Flag Company (RFC) and its owner, Justin Scott, for engaging in deceptive and unfair trade practices. The state’s complaint alleges that defendants received payments from thousands of customers for products…
Read MorePeabody receives designation as STEM School
By Crystal Burns Peabody High School has joined an elite group of 48 schools across the state, receiving designation May 4 as a Tennessee STEM School. The honor recognizes schools for their commitment to promoting and integrating STEM and/or STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) learning for all students that ultimately prepares them…
Read MoreCounty Commission holds historic virtual session
By Steve Short Gibson County Commissioners and Mayor Tom Witherspoon made history May 11 with the first virtual online meeting for a regular bimonthly session of the county legislative body. The meeting was conducted electronically due to isolating measures underway because of the coronavirus pandemic. Nineteen of the 25 commissioners were “present” through Zoom…
Read MoreWylie to serve as interim dean of DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center
Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) President Karen Bowyer has announced that Van Wylie of Kenton, director of the Small Business Development Center-Dyersburg (SBDC), will serve as interim dean of the Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County (JNC). Wylie’s interim appointment comes after the current dean, Dr. Jamie Frakes, announced last month that he is departing…
Read MoreAg family cares for animals, property while students are away
By Laurin Stroud When school let out on March 16, Derek and Lyndsey Norman, agriculture teachers at Gibson County High School, knew they had plenty of work that would still need to be done. Derek teaches the large animal and welding classes and has been on staff at GCHS for 14 years. Lyndsey teaches…
Read MoreCity of Humboldt files answer-to-complaint to lawsuit
by Danny Wade A lawsuit filed in March by Dr. Versie Hamlett, director of Humboldt City Schools, was brought upon the city of Humboldt and the Humboldt school board in an effort to keep her job. On May 1, 2020, attorneys Flippin, Collins & Hill from Milan, Tenn. issued an answer-to-complaint on behalf of the…
Read MoreTVA, Humboldt Utilities partner with local industries
Helping Hand to use $20K to assist those in need Those struggling to make ends meet due to coronavirus might get some assistance soon after tens of thousands of dollars became available for Humboldt people in need. Last week, the Tennessee Valley Authority announced it will partner with local power companies by providing $2 million…
Read MoreTSSD roofing projects get early start
By Crystal Burns A sliver of silver lining shown through the COVID-19 pandemic in Trenton last week. With schools being closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 year, Frazier Roofing & Sheet Metal got a jump on major roofing projects for the Trenton Special School District. “There’s always something to be grateful for,” Director…
Read MoreCounty courthouse could reopen to public May 18
By Steve Short Gibson County Mayor Tom Witherspoon said on April 30 that he hopes the county courthouse can be reopened to the general public by May 18. But don’t expect “business as usual” right away, the mayor advised. The historic courthouse has been closed due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Restrictions and guidelines…
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