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Thompson’s Appliances closes its doors after 36 years
Thompson’s Appliances closes doors on 36 years of service By Logan Watson After decades of meeting the needs of its customers, Thompson’s Appliance closed its doors for good last Friday with the retirement of Mr. Curtis Thompson. The Thompsons’ story began in 1969, when Curtis and his wife, Jonnie, moved to Milan from Dyersburg and…
Read MoreMedina Road Plan could ease school traffic in future
Medina Road Plan could ease school traffic in future By Logan Watson At its monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 6, the Medina Board of Aldermen adopted a revised version of the city’s Major Road Plan that could potentially reduce traffic woes for the residents of southern Gibson County. “The city’s Road Plan is basically us…
Read MoreSGC 5-0 after trouncing Bobcats 36-22
SGC 5-0 after trouncing Bobcats 36-22 By Logan Watson The Hornets earned their first Region win of the season Friday night, bowling over a talented McNairy Central team with their ground-and-pound style of offense. The Bobcats proved to be SGC’s toughest opponents yet, putting up one heck of a fight with an impressive passing game…
Read MoreMSSD seeks funds to cover insurance increases
By Logan Watson The Milan Special School District’s Finance Committee met briefly last Tuesday night to discuss the issue of rising health insurance premiums for MSSD employees and what steps, if any, the Board could take to lessen the blow to the staff. The increases, which amounted to a sum of approximately $39,000, were not…
Read MoreChuck Arnold’s attorney indicted on sexual battery charge
Carroll County Grand Jury indicts Dempsey for sexual battery By Logan Watson A Carroll County Grand Jury recommended charges of Felony Sexual Battery last week against Benjamin S. Dempsey, 65, of Huntingdon, after allegedly sexually assaulting an employee of the Huntingdon Post Office in March. According to documents from the Huntingdon Police Department, Dempsey, an…
Read MoreLocal doctor interrupts robbery
Local doctor interrupts robbery, holds thief for police By Logan Watson “What would you do if you were being robbed?” It’s a thought that goes through the minds of many small business owners over the course of their careers, but fortunately, many never have to answer that question. Dr. Lewis Kizer, however, was faced with…
Read MoreSUV collides with train
Accident at railroad crossing fuels concern By Logan Watson An accident Friday afternoon on Browning road has neighborhood residents concerned about their safety. According to Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas, it appeared that a tan Nissan Murano, containing the driver and a young passenger, was attempting to cross over the set of train tracks on…
Read MoreMPD offers Student Tip Line to Milan schools
By Logan Watson Since the Student Resource Officers were introduced to the Milan School System two years ago, behavioral incidents during class have plummeted. The increased police presence has made a positive impact on the kids by helping them feel safe at school and shaping their opinions of law enforcement officers through their relationships with…
Read MoreHornets outlast Rebels 47-42 with late Hail Mary
Hornets outlast Rebels 47-42 By Logan Watson It was almost Saturday morning by the time the Hornets picked up their second win of the season, thanks to the line of severe thunderstorms that moved through West Tennessee Friday night, but South Gibson finished the job with a 47-42 come-from-behind win. Lightning postponed kickoff until 8:50,…
Read MoreLady Hornets split week with tough teams
Lady Hornets split week with tough teams By Logan Watson After a solid 2-1 start in the first week of their 2016 season, South Gibson’s varsity net squad picked up a nice 3-2 win against Chester County last Tuesday night. The Lady Hornets roasted the Lady Eagles 3-2 with senior Leigh Walker pounding out a…
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