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Dyer board considers buying roller to save on street repairs
By J.D. Pinkerton The Dyer city board met July 9 with all members present except Robert Johnson and Ray Carroll. The board discussed city improvements, purchasing a roller, and Fire Department resignations. The board reviewed bids for asphalt repair. City Recorder Nathan Reed said the infrared asphalt repairs have a lifetime guarantee. The city…
Read MoreKenton mayor, board pleased with White Squirrel Festival
By J. D. Pinkerton The Kenton City Council convened on July 10 and discussed Fourth of July Weekend, the mosquito fogger, and clothing allowances. Mayor Danny Jowers said that as long as the Gibson County Sheriff’s Department covered the insurance on the trustees working in Kenton, everything would be fine but the city would not…
Read MoreRutherford board discusses events, insurance, and police concerns
By J. D. Pinkerton Some highlights of the November 20 Rutherford City Council meeting were TML events insurance, purchase of police cars, and hiring of a part time police officer. Special guest speaker was Paul Chambliss of Tennessee Municipal League (TML) Loss Control and manager of TML in Jackson. He presented a brief overview of what…
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…
Read MoreGC students tour SF tech companies
by Lori Cathey Gibson County High School students Mikalya Graves and Ethan Carrell were awarded by theCO with an all-expenses-paid trip to San Francisco for earning the highest honors in the Dev Catalyst program. Both will start their summer break in San Francisco touring tech companies. Some of the companies students will tour include LinkedIn,…
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