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Five Bradford teachers receive tenure
By Crystal Burns The Bradford Special School District board approved tenure for five teachers at its July 22 meeting. Brenda Siddell, social worker and guidance counselor for grades 1-6; Emily Waddell, elementary Special Education teacher; Merideth Jacobs, high school wellness/PE teacher; Phillip Tyler, high school and junior high history teacher; and Kyle Gehring, agriculture teacher…
Read MoreState survey finds only minor deficiency at Trenton Health & Rehabilitation
By Crystal Burns The grill was smoking, and employees were smiling at Trenton Health &Rehabilitation Thursday. Administrator Wally Vernon treated the staff to a special lunch of grilled steak, chicken and shrimp to celebrate the facility’s highly successful state survey, which revealed only one minor deficiency. Residents would enjoy a celebration of their own Friday.…
Read MoreBradford budget includes 14-cent property tax increase
By Crystal Burns In a special called meeting July 15, the Bradford Board of Aldermen approved the first reading of the 2019-2020 Fiscal Year budget, which includes increases to the property tax, water and sewer rates. Dana Deem, a Municipal Task Advisory Service representative, and Joey Geter, a CPA and Certified Municipal Financial Officer (CMFO)…
Read MoreGibson County man wins Independent Music award
Gibson County’s Jeremy McEwen received top honors in the Spoken Word Album of the Year category at the 17th annual Independent Music Awards (IMAs), the influential program for independent artists and releases. McEwen’s latest album, Barnyard Dream Poems, was honored at the annual awards ceremony held in New York City on June 22. Winning projects…
Read MoreGibson County school board member appointed to Tennessee Council on Autism Spectrum Disorder
By Crystal Burns Governor Bill Lee has appointed a Gibson County Special School District (GCSSD) board member to the Tennessee Council on Autism Spectrum Disorder as a representative of West Tennessee. Treva Maitland, a mitigation specialist with the Public Defender’s Office in Trenton, received confirmation of her appointment on June 20. She was sworn in…
Read MoreFireworks-related injury rekindles debate at City Council meeting
By Crystal Burns A fireworks-related injury on July 4 rekindled the debate about allowing fireworks to be sold and used in Trenton at the July 9 City Council meeting. According to Police Chief Bill Cusson, a 16-year-old from Milan was injured when he attempted to shoot a mortar round, which he was holding in his…
Read MoreTrenton Night set July 25 at Jackson Generals game
By Crystal Burns The Jackson Generals will recognize the City of Trenton at the ballpark Thursday, July 25. The Generals will take on the Mississippi Braves at 6:05 p.m. on Dollar Night. Tickets, popcorn, hot dogs and soda will be available for $1. Trenton fans interested in attending the game should call City Hall at…
Read MoreYMCA teaches lifesaving water safety skills
By Crystal Burns Splashing in the pool in summer is a great way to beat the heat, but it can also be dangerous for young swimmers. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages one to four and is the third leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children ages five to 19.…
Read MoreBradford board wants more information on budget
By Crystal Burns The Bradford Board of Aldermen moved July 1 to table the first reading of the city’s 2019-2020 fiscal year budget, with Alderman Frank Lockard asking for meetings to discuss the numbers. “We don’t nothing about this thing,” Lockard said. “We need to have some meetings.” Lockard said the board finance committee should…
Read MoreGrant provides for improvements at county airport
By Crystal Burns A two-phase grant is providing for significant improvements at the Gibson County Airport, located on the Milan-Trenton Hwy. in the Moores Chapel community. Art Hoppers, airport manager, gave a tour of the facility recently, showing how crews are repairing cracks in the runway and taxiways to extend the life of the asphalt.…
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