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Bradford student aims to discourage distracted driving
By Crystal Burns A Bradford High School freshman wants her classmates and teachers to keep their eyes on the road when driving. Chloe Goff, winner of the Miss Nashville Teen Volunteer pageant, chose Chloe’s Drive to End Distracted Driving as her platform for the statewide contest. Goff spoke to the Bradford Special School District…
Read MoreKenton native crowned krewe king for Mardi Gras
A Kenton native has been crowned king for the 2020 Mardi Gras season. Tony Adams, a 1975 graduate of Kenton High School, is currently serving as King Janus XXXVII in Monroe, La. He and Queen Janus XXXVII Donna Tolar were presented to the public for the first time at their coronation Jan. 6 and are…
Read MoreCarl Perkins Center gala to be held Feb. 8
By Danny Wade, Humboldt Chronicle If there were an organization that helps over 800 children and families each year, would you support it? That’s exactly what the Exchange Club Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse does for Gibson County. You can support their cause by attending their annual dinner and auction. This…
Read MoreIndustrial boards looking to create plan for commercial development
Portion of GC Industrial Park to be designated for business growth by Danny Wade Humboldt City Board members heard from members of the Humboldt Industrial Board last Monday evening about plans to bring new businesses to Humboldt. Tommy Goodrum of the Humboldt Industrial Board and Kingsley Brock, Gibson County director of economic development, made…
Read MoreTrenton Police Department increases citations in 2019
By Crystal Burns With concentrated efforts on enforcing all traffic laws, the Trenton Police Department increased its citations in 2019, writing about 500 more tickets than the previous year. Police Chief Bill Cusson presented the numbers to the Trenton Mayor and Board of Aldermen at the Jan. 14 City Council meeting. Cusson gave special…
Read MoreLowery becomes first Gibson County Fair Assn. member to serve as president of state board
A Trenton man with deep roots in the Gibson County Fair has been elected president of the Tennessee Association of Fairs (TAF). William Lowery took the gavel from outgoing president Phil Booher at the annual TAF Convention on Jan. 18. Lowery is the first member from the Gibson County Fair Association to serve on the…
Read MoreRutherford board approves first reading to increase water rates
By Crystal Burns Rutherford citizens should expect to see a 5% rate increase on their water bills in March. The Rutherford Board of Aldermen voted 4-0 Jan. 21 to approve the first reading of an ordinance to increase the base with zero usage from $12.45 to $13.45 and the base 38 cents per 100…
Read MoreHistoric buildings demolished in Dyer
By Crystal Burns Over the last several days, Dyer community members have watched – some in awe, others in sorrow – as historic Main Street businesses were demolished. The Dyer Industrial Board owned the buildings, which were deemed safety hazards. The board hired Scott Zimmerman to carefully take down the buildings, a meticulous process…
Read MoreMayor Sikes addresses crowd at annual event
State of the City speech sheds light on 2019, what’s ahead for 2020 by Danny Wade After six years on the job, Humboldt Mayor Marvin Sikes says there is still work to be done. Mayor Sikes addressed a group of people last Thursday morning during Breakfast with the Mayor, an annual event organized by the…
Read MoreTrenton police officers, sheriff’s deputy receive commendations
By Crystal Burns Trenton Police Chief Bill Cusson presented commendations to two Trenton officers and a Gibson County Sheriff’s deputy and his canine partner at the Jan. 14 City Council meeting. Cusson and Lt. Jimmy Wilson lauded Sgt. Xavier Keys, Ptlm. Logan Farley, Lt. Ryan Pope and Astor for their heroic actions in responding…
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