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County school board approves $34M budget, $1.6M in Medina site work
By Crystal Burns The Gibson County Special School District Board of Trustees tackled two major financial items at its June meeting held Thursday in Dyer. The board voted 6-0 to approve a $34M budget that does not include a pay raise for teachers but does keep the property tax rate at its current $2.0103…
Read MoreCommission passes $18.4M ‘mirror’ budget similar to last year
By Steve Short In recessed session Monday, June 29, Gibson County commissioners passed a new $18.4 million General Fund budget that “mirrors” most of last year’s finances. There are increased expenditures due to state mandated 3.5% pay raises for elected officials and an increase in health care insurance. The budget has a deficit of…
Read MoreChancery Court Clerk resigning Aug. 1
Chancellor George Robert Ellis of the 28th Judicial District of Tennessee is announcing with regret that Shonna Wilson Smith has tendered her resignation as Clerk & Master of the Chancery Court in Trenton effective Aug. 1. Smith has served as Clerk & Master for the past 11 years. Prior to the appointment, she served 14…
Read MoreRutherford pool sees record attendance
By Crystal Burns The Rutherford City Pool is the place to be this summer. Lisa Dotson and Jayna Wakins, who manage the pool for the city, told the Mayor and Board of Aldermen last week that they’re seeing record numbers of swimmers since several other public pools are closed. Dotson said that on opening…
Read MoreDyer, Kenton will host Fourth of July festivals
Dyer and Kenton will host annual Fourth of July festivals, but all participants are strongly encouraged to observe all federal, state, local, and CDC guidelines as the country continues to battle COVID-19. This marks the 36th consecutive year for the Dyer Station Celebration. The committee modified the festival, with events tentatively scheduled July 2-5. The…
Read MoreArson suspected in Dyer fire
By Lori Cathey Fire investigators believe arson is to blame for a June 10 fire. The Gibson County and Dyer Fire departments, along with the Gibson County Sheriff’s Department and Gibson County EMS, were dispatched to 23 Old Dyersburg Road just after 10:30 p.m. when a passerby called in a fully involved fire at…
Read MoreRutherford residents want answers for flooding woes
By Crystal Burns A group of Rutherford residents want answers for an increase in flooding woes in their McKnight Street neighborhood. Judy Liebeno contacted the Tri-City Reporter after an article, “Rutherford mayor hopeful county can help with flooding issue,” addressing a dramatic flooding May 17 that washed out a culvert and flooded South Trenton…
Read MoreDemonstrators peacefully protest in Trenton, Dyer & Rutherford
By Crystal Burns A trio of young adults peacefully protested the officer-involved deaths of dozens of black men, women, and children that have occurred across the country Wednesday morning in Trenton. They spent the afternoon demonstrating in Dyer and Rutherford. Displaying signs with the names of 26 people killed by police in the last…
Read MoreNorthwest Gibson County YMCA reopens
By Laurin Stroud Two months ago, the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the Northwest Gibson County YMCA, eliminating its vital children’s programming as well as its fitness equipment and classes. Earlier this month, the Y reopened with restricted hours and strict guidelines. “We are maintaining social distancing, staff are using gloves and masks, screening people…
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…
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