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Road 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 MoreCruise-In provides gifts for 19 Rutherford children
By Laurin Stroud The staff at a Rutherford restaurant held its first Cruise-In for Kids on Saturday, Dec. 12 to raise money and collect toys for local children. “We wanted to make sure that local children had a good Christmas this year,” said Sal Venezia, owner of Bruno’s. “I contacted Mike White from Dyer,…
Read MoreCounty school board holds off on consolidating basketball teams
By Crystal Burns The Gibson County Special School District Board of Trustees wants to hear from as many parents as possible before making a decision on consolidating junior high basketball teams on the north end of the district. After discussing a proposal from Brad Garner, junior high athletic director, at the district’s Dec. 10…
Read MoreDyer Goodwill Committee finalizes plans for packing, distribution
By Brittney Thompson The Dyer Goodwill Committee met Thursday night to finalize plans for the 2020 Goodwill food boxes and sunshine baskets event. The lists have been checked and double checked, the food has been ordered or donated, and pack out and delivery dates are upon us. In serving our community through this effort,…
Read MoreDyer Goodwill Committee holds first meeting
By Brittney Thompson The Dyer Goodwill Committee met Thursday, Dec. 3 to plan for the 2020 goodwill food boxes and sunshine baskets event amidst the current pandemic. Donations have been coming into the bank, and those donations will be listed in an upcoming piece. If you would like to contribute, you may do so…
Read MoreDyer, Kenton parades bring hope of Christmas
By Laurin Stroud Dyer and Kenton hosted the cities’ annual Christmas parades Saturday, Dec. 5, and for a brief moment in time, the COVID-19 did not exist. Both children and adults, celebrated the joy of Christmas in their own hometowns. The streets were lined with excited children, as well as parents, who were mostly…
Read MoreSales tax revenues decline across Gibson County
By Logan Watson The majority of Gibson County saw a slight dip in Local Option Sales Tax collections for the month of August, according to data recently received from the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Net collections in many municipalities have trended downward since early summer, when the COVID-19 shutdowns were at their peak. Trenton…
Read MoreDyer, Kenton leaders urge caution at parades
Dyer Station Celebration and Kenton White Squirrel leaders are excited to host annual Christmas parades Saturday but are urging participants and spectators to use caution. Lineup for the Dyer parade begins at 4 p.m. at Tate’s Kwik Stop, and the parade rolls down Main Street starting at 5. “Please use social distancing and do whatever…
Read MoreNew high school equivalency classes offered in Dyer
Jackson State Community College, in partnership with the City of Dyer, began offering high school equivalency classes in Dyer on Dec. 1 as part of the adult education program. These classes are open to anyone in need of a high school diploma. In-person classes will meet at the VFW building in Dyer on Tuesday and…
Read MoreRutherford leaders confront budget concerns
By Crystal Burns The Rutherford Mayor and Board of Aldermen developed a plan to confront budget concerns at the town’s Nov. 16 meeting. Mayor Sandy Simpson provided the board with estimates and options for paving Trenton Street (old Highway 45). The numbers were for information only, as the project must be put out for…
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