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TVA to increase rates 10% by 2025
TVA to increase rates 10% by 2025 By Logan Watson Electric rates will be increasing soon, but it won’t be Trenton Light & Water or other local utilities that will be reaping the benefits, according to Utility Manager Joe Wamble. Wamble stated that with the recent high temps and last year’s record cold snap,…
Read MoreCommissioners ease concerns about election integrity
Commissioners ease concerns about election integrity County Republican Party questions Administrator’s role, restrictions By Logan Watson Sam Gregory, Chairman of the Gibson County Election Commission, spoke to members of the Gibson County Republican Party on Tuesday night, reassuring voters that upcoming elections in Gibson County would be secure and free of interference after questions were…
Read MoreNo Justice for Maxyn: Edwards pleads guilty to lesser charge
No Justice for Maxyn Edwards pleads guilty to lesser charge By Logan Watson After waiting for almost seven years, the family of five-month-old Maxyn Killingsworth finally had their day in court, but the verdict left the boy’s family unsatisfied. Braxton Prather Edwards, the man responsible for the death of young Maxyn, was indicted on May…
Read MoreGov. Lee, AG Skrmetti move to dismiss gun rights lawsuit
Governor, AG Skrmetti move to dismiss gun rights lawsuit By Logan Watson An attorney representing Governor Bill Lee and Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti asked a panel of judges presiding over a gun rights lawsuit dismiss the case against his clients last Thursday. The lawsuit, filed by Milan attorney Stephen L. Hughes, Duncan O’Mara, Elaine…
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Read MoreBradford murder suspects still at large
Suspects at large in Bradford murder Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas has confirmed that three individuals have been charged in connection with a robbery that killed one individual and seriously wounded another in Bradford Wednesday morning. Investigators have charged Amanda Nicole Cathey, 33, of Trenton, Tyler Blake Pierce, 28, of Milan, and Johnny Dale Yarbrough,…
Read MoreTrenton Historical Rosenwald School Alumni Association Homecoming Event set for September 17-18
“Homecoming Heritage Reflection – Linking Past & Present” By Dr. Al Jordan The Trenton Historical Rosenwald School Alumni Association will be holding a Homecoming event this Saturday and Sunday. The event will recognize the “Who’s Who History Makers Lifetime Achievers.” According to the sponsors, the award and recognition select committee, and chairperson Ms. Joyce Hill-Glenn,…
Read MorePro-consolidation group addresses GCSSD Board
Pro-Consolidation Group Addresses GCSSD Board By Logan Watson A group of teachers and parents in favor of consolidating the schools on the north end of the Gibson County Special School District had their first official audience with the GCSSD Board of Trustees last Thursday night. The group pressed the issue on social media during the…
Read MoreCounty Commission to vote on allocating $4M for city water projects
County Commission to vote on allocating $4M for city water projects By Caleb Revill The Gibson County Commission will vote to allocate $4,689,709 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) funds to be spent on city drinking water, wastewater and stormwater projects at their upcoming September meeting. County commissioners meet in regular bimonthly session Monday,…
Read MoreEarly Voting totals increase in final week
Early Voting totals increase in final week Election Day is Thursday Early Voting for the County General Election closed at noon on Saturday, with more voters turning out for the second week of polling. In total, 1,394 registered voters cast their ballots last week, compared to 1,263 from Friday, July 15 through Saturday, July…
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