Trenton Gazette - News
Hill pleads not guilty to rape & murder charges in McDaniel case
By Steve Short Dressed in a khaki colored prison uniform, with short cropped hair and black, horn-rimmed glasses, Finis “Pete” Hill slumped in his chair in a Trenton courtroom Monday afternoon, Nov. 4 and turned his head to avoid being photographed. He was alone in the courtroom, except for a journalist with a camera and…
Read MoreAnnual Veterans Day lunch set for Nov. 11
All Gibson County veterans are invited to a free barbecue lunch and program Monday, Nov. 11 beginning at 11 a.m. at the National Guard Armory in Trenton. The annual event is sponsored but the Oakland Cemetery Committee in Trenton and includes a brief service at the cemetery at 10:30 a.m. This year’s keynote speaker will…
Read MoreUndefeated Win Over GCHS gives Peabody first 10-0 regular season in program history
For Peabody fans, last week’s 54-7 win over archrival Gibson County was revenge for last season’s upset, but to Tide players and coaches, the victory marked the first time in school history that the football program finished the regular season with a perfect 10-0 record. Peabody Head Coach Shane Jacobs explains, “We had a good…
Read MoreVolunteer of the Year
Vickie Sorrells, a Foundation committee member, presented the Volunteer of the Year Award to Betty Poteet of Trenton, a woman described in a nomination letter as a person who loves her community. “Betty has selflessly worked hard and volunteered for the betterment of the citizens of Trenton and Gibson County most of her life,” the…
Read MoreVietnam veteran to keynote Veterans Day program
A Vietnam veteran who recently moved to Trenton will be the keynote speaker at the annual Veterans Day program sponsored by the Oakland Cemetery Committee. Col. James Lee will speak at the National Guard armory in Trenton on Monday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. All veterans are invited to the program, which includes a free…
Read MoreFIFTH IN STATE
The Peabody High School Band of Gold placed fifth out of 24 bands at the State Division I Contest held Saturday at Riverdale High School in Murfreesboro. Due to the large amount of rainfall Friday and Saturday, the Riverdale High School directors opted to move the preliminary competition indoors and forego finals. However, the 10…
Read MoreE-911 names interim director
By Cara Zarecor, Tri-City Reporter Max Milam, a life-long native of Humboldt, has been named interim director of the Gibson County E-911 Center. A week after the termination of former director Johanna Harrell, Milam was approved by the board to fill the vacant position. Milam brings with him a wealth of experience in…
Read MoreCounty mass band to march in 2021 Rose parade
By Crystal Burns For the past week, leaders of Gibson County’s five high school marching bands kept a big secret from their students and communities. To reveal it, they employed a helicopter, roses and he public address system at the Gibson County High School annual marching festival held Saturday in Dyer. Members of the Air…
Read MoreBuilding committee starts piecing together new library
By Crystal Burns Building a library is a lot like putting together a puzzle. Stakeholders will give their “wish list” to the architect, and the architect will work with them to prioritize needs and wants until each piece is designated and ready for placement. Anders Dahlgren, a world renowned library consultant, and Jev Vaughn, of…
Read MoreAlumni hold rally to save old Rosenwald school
By Crystal Burns Alumni of Trenton Rosenwald High School rallied Saturday morning to organize an effort to save their old school. Hollis Skinner, formerly of Trenton now living in Jackson, is spearheading the campaign to preserve the campus located on East Second Street. “We’re trying to save Rosenwald because we feel it deserves to be…
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