Tri-City Reporter – Lifestyles
Ricky Hooker: To God be the Glory
By: Ethan Orwig It’s A Wonderful Life, a Frank Capra film, follows a man named George Bailey who walks his entire life pursuing his dreams and aspirations to travel the world. But after countless closed doors, George leads a quiet life in Bedford Falls, and constantly looks back at the “what if’s” in life. When…
Read MoreMyra Elam: Helping Others Find Their Purpose
By Ethan Orwig Have you ever heard of a trust fall? Often used for corporate training courses or a silly thing to do with friends, the idea is that one person closes their eyes while the other stands behind them with outstretched arms. The blinded person must choose to fall backwards or not, discerning whether…
Read MoreHIM: The Marshall Crawley Story
HIM: The Marshall Crawley Story By Ethan Orwig Coach Marshall Crawley said he had a story to tell, and he was right. He waited for me on the front steps of Dyer School, and it wasn’t until he stood to shake my hand that I saw just how huge he was. Coach Crawley’s arms were…
Read MoreCadence, Rhythm, and Ink: The Musical Creation of “The Wizard and The Owl”
Cadence, Rhythm, and Ink: The Musical Creation of “The Wizard and The Owl” By Ethan Orwig One of the most vivid memories I have as a child was sitting cross legged before my dad’s seemingly eternal collection of books, he stored on the shelves of our Oakland Tennessee living room. From history biographies to fantasy…
Read MoreFood Rite’s ‘Bags for Brighter Holidays’ offers unique opportunity to give
Food Rite’s ‘Bags for Brighter Holidays’ offers unique opportunity to give By: Ethan Orwig As November presses on across Gibson County, the falling leaves and temperatures remind us that the holidays are right upon our doorstep. With Thanksgiving coming up, and Christmas on deck, folks file to the local grocery stores to ensure their kitchen…
Read MoreGCFD looking to install 3,000 free smoke alarms
GCFD looking to install 3K free smoke alarms County Commission in brief By Logan Watson Gibson County Fire Chief Bryan Cathey informed the County Commission last Tuesday morning that his department is working toward its goal of installing 3,000 smoke alarms before the end of the year. “If anybody knows friends, relatives, neighbors, church…
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 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…
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