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TL&W looks at budgets as inflation rises
By Logan Watson Less than two months after approving increases for water and electric rates, the Trenton Light & Water Board of Directors is once again grappling with the high cost of doing business. As inflation and high fuel costs continue to trickle down from business to customer, the Board faces a very tight…
Read MoreRutherford increasing patrols around pool
By Logan Watson The Rutherford Police Department is going to be paying extra attention to the City Pool and surrounding areas for the rest of the summer. Mayor Sandy Simpson stated that increased patrols were needed after her family and friends smelled an odor resembling marijuana smoke during a pool party. “What’s going on at…
Read MoreFirefighters save church, crops from blazes
By Logan Watson Two recent fires could have been disastrous were it not for the quick action of local firefighters. On June 20, sparks from a combine ingited a field of uncut wheat on Gibson Road just outside of the Trenton City Limits shortly after noon. The owner of the field reported that 50 acres…
Read MoreTop 15 returning seniors in Gibson County area for 2022-23 school year
Wait, summer is half over?! During the month of June, we looked back at the most memorable games, top coaching jobs, top teams and top players from the 2021-22 school year. The school year starts in a month, so now we will look forward to what fans across Gibson County should be excited about for…
Read MoreMilan’s Andy Westbrooks named 2021-22 All-Gibson County male athlete of year
Winning a state championship is never an easy task, and playing for a state championship is just as hard. During his junior season, Milan’s Andy Westbrooks had the opportunity to do both. Westbrooks was a three-sport athlete for the Bulldogs last year. He was the punter and kicker for the football team, he played a…
Read MoreKyper transforms yard to new level
by Danny Wade A Humboldt lady has taken her yard to a new level. Marie Kyper’s yard has been designated as a Tennessee Smart Yard. Kyper’s yard, located on Honeysuckle in Humboldt, is one of four in Gibson County. Tennessee Smart Yard is a program with the University of Tennessee Extension Agency. The focus of…
Read MoreHomegrown veggies at Farmer’s Market
by Ariel McRae The Humboldt Farmer’s Market is officially open for the season. The market began the last Saturday in June and will conclude on the last Saturday in September. It is open to the public Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. or until they run out of the goods they…
Read MoreTop 15 players in the Gibson County area during 2021-22 school year
Today, we finalize our look back at the 2021-22 high school sports season. We have looked at the most memorable games, top coaching jobs and top teams. We will now look at the top 14 high school athletes in the Gibson County area: 1. Khalik Ganaway (Peabody football, Sr.): Ganaway, a UT Martin signee, ended…
Read MoreCandidates sound off at forum in Trenton
by Logan Watson Candidates for offices representing Gibson County on both the local and state level had the opportunity to address voters last Tuesday night, taking part in a political forum hosted by the Gibson County Adult Leadership Alumni Association. This spring, candidates seeking the Republican nomination took part in a similar event, but last…
Read MoreSouth Gibson’s Alana Seals named 2021-22 female athlete of the year
When asked how she makes it through three sports seasons during a single school year, South Gibson junior Alana Seals replied that it had a lot to do with her coaches led by girls basketball coach Catie Embrey. Seals seems to transition with ease as she went from a strong cross country season in the…
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