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GCFD looking to install 3,000 free smoke alarms
GCFD looking to install 3K free smoke alarms County Commission in brief By Logan Watson Gibson County Fire Chief Bryan Cathey informed the County Commission last Tuesday morning that his department is working toward its goal of installing 3,000 smoke alarms before the end of the year. “If anybody knows friends, relatives, neighbors, church…
Read MoreMilan School Board Selects Dr. Versie Hamlett as Director of Schools
By Jean Odom Dr. Versie Hamlett will take over as Director of Schools in 2025 after a 6-1 vote by the Milan School Board on Monday evening. Kris Todd was the only board member not in favor of the hire. Hamlett comes to Milan from Fayette County School System, where she has served as…
Read MoreGehring resigns as Bradford Alderman-Elect
Gehring resigns as Bradford Alderman-elect By Logan Watson Kyle Gehring, the former Bradford High School Ag teacher and FFA advisor accused of grooming at least two minor students under his supervision, resigned from the Bradford City Board last Wednesday after winning an uncontested election for Alderman. In September, Gehring was accused of sending multiple inappropriate…
Read MoreMilan family shares History with 100 year old letter from WWI
By Jean Odom Wallace Franklin Boulton was drafted into the US Army in August of 1918. He boarded a train in Trenton, Tennessee and was never heard from again until the family received notice via telegram that he had died of influenza in a hospital in England while in service to his country some four…
Read MoreSchool Board Approves Finalist for Director of Schools
By Jean Odom Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA) is assisting Milan Special School District with the application and vetting process to hire a new director of schools. The position came open earlier this year when Jonathan Criswell accepted a job with the Tennessee State Department of Education. TSBA reveal the finalist for the position at…
Read MoreBREAKING: Ricky Lee Webb cleared of charges after 48 years
Ricky Lee Webb, who was convicted in 1976 for the rape and murder of a Gibson woman, has had all charges against him dropped and is now a free man after nearly 50 years. Read the full story in next week’s editions of Gibson County papers.
Read MoreEarly Voting ends Thursday
Early Voting ends Thursday By Logan Watson If you haven’t voted yet, your chances to make your voice heard in the 2024 General Election are running out. Tennessee’s Early Voting period will end this Thursday, October 31, at 6 p.m., leaving only Election Day polling on November 5 for those that want to help shape…
Read MoreVeteran’s Day events set for Nov. 7
by Tabitha Howell and Danny Wade As our country gets prepared to honor the brave men and women of our military, the Humboldt Exchange Club is once again preparing for it’s nearly day-long annual event, partnering with Humboldt City Schools. The Humboldt Jr./Sr. High School FFA class began preparing for the festivities on Friday, October…
Read MoreTCSW honors supporters of domestic violence victims
TCSW honors supporters of Domestic Violence victims By Logan Watson Stacy Miller, President and CEO of Tennessee Correctional Services West, celebrated Domestic Violence Awareness Month by honoring a number of individuals who have gone the extra mile to support victims of Domestic Violence. On Monday, October 14, Miller and the TCSW staff held the annual…
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity home nearing completion
Habitat home nearing completion By Logan Watson Gibson County Habitat for Humanity’s most recent project is almost ready for its new owners to move in. Executive Director Gary Paschall spoke with members of the Trenton Rotary Club last Tuesday afternoon about the project and the organization’s plans once the keys are handed over to its…
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