Trenton Gazette - News
November unemployment drops in every Tennessee county
NASHVILLE – Each of Tennessee’s 95 counties experienced decreased unemployment in November 2020, according to new data released Thursday by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). Unemployment rates in 41 counties are now less than 5%. Fifty-four counties, including Gibson County, recorded rates of 5% or higher during the month. Gibson County’s rate for…
Read MoreRoad commissioners announce Highway Dept. leadership change
For the first time in nearly three decades, Gibson County will have a new chief administrative officer in charge of the county’s 850-plus miles of roads and more than 215 county-owned bridges. Highway Superintendent Carl E. Stoppenhagen is retiring at the end of December, making way for Brian H. Coleman to take over the shop…
Read MoreMeet Bradford Police Department’s newest patrolwoman
By Caleb Revill Addy Rushing never really knew that she wanted to be a police officer when growing up in Paris. Now, she’s Bradford’s newest patrolwoman. Rushing wasn’t sure about college, but a different opportunity presented itself when an officer she met in Paris reached out to her and asked if she would be…
Read MoreWreaths celebrate lives of veterans
By Crystal Burns The Oakland Cemetery Association’s first attempt at Wreaths Across America was a resounding success, with dozens of family members and volunteers shrugging off the cold, damp conditions Sunday afternoon to place more than 200 live Christmas wreaths on the monuments of veterans buried in the historic Trenton cemetery. “We’re not mourning…
Read MoreReynolds takes reins in Bradford
By Crystal Burns Bradford Mayor Dwayne Reynolds presided over his first meeting Monday, Dec. 7, after being elected to the city’s top post Nov. 3. Reynolds and new Aldermen Kris Harding and Dustin Williams were sworn in by city judge Chad Butler at a previous ceremony at Butler’s office due to the increase in…
Read MoreWreaths Across America ceremony to be held Sunday
By Crystal Burns Trenton will host its first Wreaths Across America ceremony to remember and honor veterans Sunday, Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. at Oakland Cemetery. More than 220 wreaths will be placed on the monuments of veterans buried at Oakland Cemetery following a brief program at the gazebo. The ceremony is open to…
Read MoreGanaway captures Mr. Football honors
By Gary L. Smith It has often been said that dynamite comes in small packages. At 5’7” and 165 pounds Peabody junior running back Khalik Ganaway is an excellent example of this saying. He made an explosive impact on Peabody football this season and was recently recognized on the state level. On Dec. 8,…
Read MoreGrant to aid county schools’ vocational programs
$175k funds provided by Bongards/RDP grant partnership – Humboldt to receive $100,000 by Danny Wade A local industry is partnering with area schools to provide funding for CTE (career and technical education) programs. Bondards is participating in a partnership to boost high school student opportunities to receive training as they prepare to go into the…
Read MoreWreaths to be placed on veterans’ monuments during Dec. 20 ceremony
By Crystal Burns Live wreaths adorned with red ribbons will be placed on the monuments of more than 220 veterans buried at Oakland Cemetery in Trenton during a Wreaths Across America ceremony Sunday, Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. Betty Poteet, chairperson of the Oakland Cemetery Association Committee, and Trenton Alderman CeCe Jones spent about…
Read MorePeabody wins third straight state title
In its 100th year of football, Peabody High School capped another magnificent season with its third straight TSSAA Class 2A state championship Saturday, defeating Meigs County 35-13. “It is awesome to win three state titles in a row,” said Peabody head coach Shane Jacobs. “I think it says a lot about this town and how…
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