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BREAKING: Ricky Lee Webb cleared of charges after 48 years
Ricky Lee Webb, who was convicted in 1976 for the rape and murder of a Gibson woman, has had all charges against him dropped and is now a free man after nearly 50 years. Read the full story in next week’s editions of Gibson County papers.
Read MoreEarly Voting ends Thursday
Early Voting ends Thursday By Logan Watson If you haven’t voted yet, your chances to make your voice heard in the 2024 General Election are running out. Tennessee’s Early Voting period will end this Thursday, October 31, at 6 p.m., leaving only Election Day polling on November 5 for those that want to help shape…
Read MoreTCSW honors supporters of domestic violence victims
TCSW honors supporters of Domestic Violence victims By Logan Watson Stacy Miller, President and CEO of Tennessee Correctional Services West, celebrated Domestic Violence Awareness Month by honoring a number of individuals who have gone the extra mile to support victims of Domestic Violence. On Monday, October 14, Miller and the TCSW staff held the annual…
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity home nearing completion
Habitat home nearing completion By Logan Watson Gibson County Habitat for Humanity’s most recent project is almost ready for its new owners to move in. Executive Director Gary Paschall spoke with members of the Trenton Rotary Club last Tuesday afternoon about the project and the organization’s plans once the keys are handed over to its…
Read MoreGibson County Sheriff indicted on 18 charges
Gibson County Sheriff indicted on 18 charges By Logan Watson Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas is facing 18 felony charges of Official Misconduct, according to indictments from the Gibson County Grand Jury. Under Tennessee law, Official Misconduct applies to public officials who refuse or fail to carry out their duties or misuse their authority…
Read MoreFred Culp book sale to benefit museum projects
Culp book sale to benefit museum projects By Logan Watson This week’s tent sale at Westwin will offer a more than just shirts and shoes. If you go past the racks and into the back room, you’ll be able to peruse and purchase items from the personal library of beloved PHS teacher and…
Read MoreGibson County audit is ‘concerning,’ says Comptroller
Gibson County’s annual financial report has our local leadership in hot water with the state. According to the county audit, released by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office on Wednesday, January 10, six of the eight findings come from the Gibson County Mayor’s Office, which employs the Gibson County Finance Director Leslie Milligan. The findings, which Comptroller…
Read MoreTVA to increase rates 10% by 2025
TVA to increase rates 10% by 2025 By Logan Watson Electric rates will be increasing soon, but it won’t be Trenton Light & Water or other local utilities that will be reaping the benefits, according to Utility Manager Joe Wamble. Wamble stated that with the recent high temps and last year’s record cold snap,…
Read MoreBig Orange Report – Kickoff 2023
Big Orange Report – Kickoff 2023 By Warner Agee Taking Care of Business Tennessee kicked off the 2023 football season as a 27.5-point favorite against the Virginia Cavaliers. No sweat, the Big Orange covered that spread with ease, winning 49-13 before a packed house in Nashville. The Volunteers delivered a complete performance as both…
Read MoreCommissioners 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…
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