Tri-City Reporter – Lifestyles
Trenton church feeding bellies and souls with food giveaway
Trenton church feeding bellies and souls with giveaway 1,200 food boxes available Wednesday By Logan Watson Trenton’s First Baptist Church North is taking a leap of faith this week. According to Reverend Ferdnando Bailey, his church is preparing to give away over 1,200 boxes of food, no matter the need, every Wednesday morning. “It’s…
Read MoreMovers and shakers: Dusty Emerson puts family first
By J.D. Pinkerton Dusty Emerson is one of the most hard working and most respected individuals in Rutherford. Dusty is the son of Jeff and Robbie Greer Emerson, and his grandparents are Arland and Frances Emerson. Dusty was born in 1981 in Union City. His parents both attend church at Dyer First Baptist. Both Dusty…
Read MoreRutherford’s 51st Annual Davy Days is underway
By Leslie Ferguson Despite temperatures in the 90s, Davy Days kicked off its week of events with opening ceremonies Sunday at the cabin. Committee member Alan Abbott welcomed all residents and visitors, and Jimmy Hopper led the crowd in prayer. Abbott thanked everyone for their hard work and dedication to Davy Days and introduced Victoria…
Read MoreRutherford’s oldest living resident named Davy Days Grand Marshal
By Leslie Ferguson Dorothy “Dot” Loggins recently received the surprise of her life. Davy Days committee members bestowed the coveted title of Grand Marshal upon her. “There weren’t any better choices than Mrs. Dot. We didn’t even really consider anyone else, and it was just meant to be. Mrs. Dot will be 99 years old…
Read MoreMovers and shakers
This is the first in a series of articles devoted to people that are in some way making a positive impact in some area of endeavor. For this article, I selected Fire Chief Ryan Shanklin and firefighters Brandon Rudd and Jessica Rudd. Jessica Lynn Rudd is a fully certified firefighter on the Dyer Fire Department.…
Read MoreGCHS crowns Turner homecoming queen
By Lori Cathey Gibson County High School students and teachers showed off their school spirit with a full week of activities and festivities marking homecoming. The week-long celebration ended with a pep rally Friday afternoon for the Pioneers football team. Prior to the start of the game, GCHS football cheerleaders and the homecoming court…
Read MoreFour local farms recognized as Tennessee Century Farms
Four Gibson County farms were recognized during opening ceremonies of the Gibson Co. Fair in Trenton last week. Representatives from the Dowland Hall Farm, E.H.M. Farm, Harris Family Farm and Flowers Farm received plaques recognizing their farms as Tennessee Century Farms. The Tennessee Century Farms Program was created in 1975 by the Tennessee Department of…
Read MoreMissouri man notches second consecutive singles title at 25th Annual International Washer Pitchin’ Contest
By Lori Cathey The 25th Annual International Washer Pitchin’ Contest is in the history books. The event was held August 18 at Yorkville City Park, was well attended and was a successful fundraiser for the Yorkville Fire Department. David McKay of Jackson, Mo. won first place in the singles contest for the second year in…
Read MoreWasher pitchin’ kicks off Friday in Yorkville
By Lori Cathey The 25th Annual International Washer Pitchin’ Contest will be held at the Yorkville City Park on Saturday, but the fun starts Friday night. The Yorkville Fire Department is hosting a fish fry Friday beginning at 5 p.m. at the Yorkville Community Center. Plates include fish, fries, homemade hush puppies and onion rings,…
Read MoreChandler credits parents for instilling love of community
By Crystal Burns Jennifer Chandler is the quintessential hometown girl. The 26-year teaching veteran has spent her entire career in Gibson County. She is married to her high school sweetheart, lives within “hollering distance” of her mother, and loves her communities. Chandler was honored as grand marshal of the White Squirrel Festival Parade on July…
Read More