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Yorkville Washer Pitchin’ contest
Yorkville Fire Department had great weather for the 24th Annual International Washer Pitchin’ Contest Saturday, August 19th at Yorkville City Park. The Washer Pitchin’ Contest and fish fry was well attended this year and was a successful fundraiser for the Yorkville Fire Department. Yorkville Fire Chief Mike Norman welcomed the big crowd at the community…
Read MorePioneers punish Humboldt 20-0
Great weather this past Friday made for a perfect night to open up the 2017 high school football season. The 25th Annual Sports Plus High School Football Jamboree was held at the Ballpark in Jackson. Ten local teams were featured in the jamboree: County High School, Humboldt High School, Greenfield High School, Dyer County High…
Read MoreStudent recognition highlights county school board meeting
The only thing missing from the Gibson County Special School District board meeting Thursday evening was the red carpet. District leaders recognized a host of student achievers. Before shining the spotlight on the youngsters, Director of Schools Eddie Pruett received the Northwest Superintendent of the Year Award from the Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents (TOSS).…
Read MoreNew ‘wheels’ for Meals on Wheels
More than 200,000 seniors in Tennessee are threatened by hunger and community Meals on Wheels programs provide needed nutrition as well as human contact to isolated and at risk individuals in our communities. J&B Motors of Dyer and Greenfield have donated a vehicle to the City of Dyer for use in the Meals on Wheels…
Read MoreKeel named to Kenton board
by J. D. Pinkerton A new alderman was chosen by Kenton City Board members meeting last week. Gerald Keel was chosen from a field of three to replace John Maughn who resigned. Maughn requested to be back on the board but his resignation had previously been approved by the board and sent to the state.…
Read MoreLady Pioneers practice their skills
The Gibson County Middle School softball team started practice for their 2017 season, Monday, July 17, at Gibson County High School. Over the past several weeks the Lady Pioneers have worked hard on many different aspects of the game. The Lady Pioneers worked on defensive and offensive drills, fielding, hitting, bunting and base running, and…
Read MoreCounty fair time: Barn in the U.S.A.
by William G. McFarland Yep! It’s almost that time of the year again. The Gibson County Fair begins its 162nd run August 28 and continues through September 2. Plans for the 162nd Gibson County Fair are almost complete. Fair officials have been working, adding new events and bringing old events out of retirement. This historical…
Read MoreCheck out the 2017 Business & Service Directory
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Read MorePioneers players prep for upcoming grid season
by Lori Cathey The Gibson County High School football team held their first practice of the season with numerous drills, exercises, weight lifting and conditioning drills this past week. The TSSAA mandated that a two-week dead period had ended allowing the Gibson County Pioneers football team to begin working on this year’s offense and defense.…
Read MoreSuspect at large in Dyer burglary
An alleged armed robbery attempt on Independence Day has Dyer authorities looking for a man with Humboldt ties. Police are seeking Kaminski Stephon Turner, 21, whose last known address is Humboldt. On July 4, 2017 officers were dispatched to 372 East Maple Street in Dyer on a report of a person being assaulted with a…
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