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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 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 MoreGehring resigns as Bradford Alderman-Elect
Gehring resigns as Bradford Alderman-elect By Logan Watson Kyle Gehring, the former Bradford High School Ag teacher and FFA advisor accused of grooming at least two minor students under his supervision, resigned from the Bradford City Board last Wednesday after winning an uncontested election for Alderman. In September, Gehring was accused of sending multiple inappropriate…
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 MoreDTF arrests two after Mason Hall standoff
DTF arrests two after Mason Hall standoff An eight-month investigation by the 28th Judicial District’s Drug Task Force came to a close last Monday night with a standoff in northern Gibson County. After tracking Jonathon Forrest, a wanted felon, across Middle Tennessee, West Tennessee and parts of Kentucky, Agents followed the 42-year-old Trenton man…
Read MoreGibson County Sheriff indicted on 18 charges
Gibson County Sheriff indicted on 18 charges By Logan Watson Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas is facing 18 felony charges of Official Misconduct, according to indictments from the Gibson County Grand Jury. Under Tennessee law, Official Misconduct applies to public officials who refuse or fail to carry out their duties or misuse their authority…
Read MoreGibson County audit is ‘concerning,’ says Comptroller
Gibson County’s annual financial report has our local leadership in hot water with the state. According to the county audit, released by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office on Wednesday, January 10, six of the eight findings come from the Gibson County Mayor’s Office, which employs the Gibson County Finance Director Leslie Milligan. The findings, which Comptroller…
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