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Trenton man charged with two counts of attempted second-degree murder
By Crystal Burns A Trenton man has bonded out of the Gibson County Correctional Complex after being charged with two counts of attempted second-degree murder and employing a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony. Tanzavius Belmont turned himself in to Trenton police May 12. Lt. Jimmy Wilson said the department was receiving…
Read MoreExtension leaders hand out 50 bags of food
By Crystal Burns With face masks and gloves on, Gibson County UT Extension leaders handed out 50 bags of food to residents from all over the county Thursday afternoon in Trenton. Barbara Berry, county director, and LaQuita Clark, program assistant, quickly gave away the free food to people who have taken the Tennessee Nutritional…
Read MoreGCUD narrows list of GM candidates to six
he Gibson County Utility District (GCUD) has narrowed its list of candidates to replace retiring General Manager Pat Riley. The GCUD Board of Commissioners met May 26 at the district office in Trenton and selected six finalists from 13 applicants. Finalists are Allyson Horner, Bryan Patterson, Laura Coleman, Bob Moore, Douglas Childs, and Robert Mullins.…
Read MoreBradford graduates tally $1.9M in scholarships
By Crystal Burns A small but accomplished Bradford High School graduating class racked up $1.9M in scholarship offers. Sunday afternoon, 30 graduates received their diplomas in a ceremony that kept seniors spaced six feet apart at all times and encouraged guests to follow CDC guidelines for social distancing. When the ceremony ended, the newly-minted…
Read MorePeabody grads earn record-breaking $3.5M in offers
By Crystal Burns The Peabody High School Class of 2020 added to its list of history making achievements Friday night, earning an estimated $3.5M in scholarship offers. Peabody graduates usually receive between $1M and $2M in scholarships. The Class of 2020 made history in other ways some may wish they could forget. The seniors’…
Read MoreHistoric Oakland Cemetery gazebo in need of repairs
By Crystal Burns Its foundation is solid, but the historic gazebo at Oakland Cemetery is need of major repairs. The Oakland Cemetery Committee met with a local contractor, who asked not be named in this story, Wednesday morning, May 13 to get a sense of what would be required to renovate the gazebo. The…
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 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…
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