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Commissioners ease concerns about election integrity
Commissioners ease concerns about election integrity County Republican Party questions Administrator’s role, restrictions By Logan Watson Sam Gregory, Chairman of the Gibson County Election Commission, spoke to members of the Gibson County Republican Party on Tuesday night, reassuring voters that upcoming elections in Gibson County would be secure and free of interference after questions were…
Read MoreNo Justice for Maxyn: Edwards pleads guilty to lesser charge
No Justice for Maxyn Edwards pleads guilty to lesser charge By Logan Watson After waiting for almost seven years, the family of five-month-old Maxyn Killingsworth finally had their day in court, but the verdict left the boy’s family unsatisfied. Braxton Prather Edwards, the man responsible for the death of young Maxyn, was indicted on May…
Read MoreGov. Lee, AG Skrmetti move to dismiss gun rights lawsuit
Governor, AG Skrmetti move to dismiss gun rights lawsuit By Logan Watson An attorney representing Governor Bill Lee and Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti asked a panel of judges presiding over a gun rights lawsuit dismiss the case against his clients last Thursday. The lawsuit, filed by Milan attorney Stephen L. Hughes, Duncan O’Mara, Elaine…
Read MoreCommunity mourns the passing of Bo Booth
Community mourns the passing of B.O. “Bo” Booth The Gibson County community was shocked and saddened last Sunday to learn of the passing of B.O. “Bo” Booth, the legendary principal and athletic director of Gibson County High School. Booth began his career in education in 1968, serving as a coach at Cooter High School in…
Read MoreBradford student rushed to ER after vaping
BHS student rushed to ER after vaping By Logan Watson The mother of a Bradford High School student pleaded with the BSSD Board of Education and those in attendance to do more to prevent underage vaping after her son was rushed to the emergency room on April 20. According to Brenda Culver, her 15-year-old son…
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Read MoreMLK Jr. Day events honor civil rights leader
MLK Jr. Day events honor civil rights leader By Michele Hughey The Trenton community celebrated the life, achievements and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Monday, Jan. 16, with two programs formed around the theme “What Does our Future Hold?” The event started at 10 a.m. at Gibson County Courthouse with a short program that…
Read MoreBradford murder suspects still at large
Suspects at large in Bradford murder Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas has confirmed that three individuals have been charged in connection with a robbery that killed one individual and seriously wounded another in Bradford Wednesday morning. Investigators have charged Amanda Nicole Cathey, 33, of Trenton, Tyler Blake Pierce, 28, of Milan, and Johnny Dale Yarbrough,…
Read MoreTrenton Historical Rosenwald School Alumni Association Homecoming Event set for September 17-18
“Homecoming Heritage Reflection – Linking Past & Present” By Dr. Al Jordan The Trenton Historical Rosenwald School Alumni Association will be holding a Homecoming event this Saturday and Sunday. The event will recognize the “Who’s Who History Makers Lifetime Achievers.” According to the sponsors, the award and recognition select committee, and chairperson Ms. Joyce Hill-Glenn,…
Read MorePro-consolidation group addresses GCSSD Board
Pro-Consolidation Group Addresses GCSSD Board By Logan Watson A group of teachers and parents in favor of consolidating the schools on the north end of the Gibson County Special School District had their first official audience with the GCSSD Board of Trustees last Thursday night. The group pressed the issue on social media during the…
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