Tennessee
Local lawsuit will be heard by TN Supreme Court
Local lawsuit will be heard by state Supreme Court A lawsuit filed by the cities of Milan and Trenton against the office of 28th Judicial District Attorney General Frederick Agee will appear on the docket of the Tennessee Supreme Court sometime next year. In 2022, the governing bodies of Milan and Trenton both voted to…
Read MoreBradford’s ‘Ms. V’ celebrates 50 years in education
‘Mrs. V’ celebrates 50 years in education By Logan Watson Once they start closing in on 30 years, some teachers will fudge the numbers a little bit when you ask them how long they’ve been in education. Virginia Russell is not quite as bashful about it. Last week, ‘Ms. V’ celebrated 50 years as…
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 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…
Read MoreBreaking: City of Trenton receives suspicious mail
TRENTON, TENN. – According to Drug Task Force Director Johnie Carter, Agents from the West Tennessee Drug Task Force’s 28th Judicial District were requested by the Trenton Police Department to assist in a suspicious mail investigation earlier today. On September 19th, 2023, Trenton Chief Bill Cusson contacted Task Force Director Johnie Carter requesting assistance after…
Read MoreTVA 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 MoreDyer Mayor arrested on Felony Theft charges
Dyer Mayor charged with Felony Theft City of Dyer Mayor Chris Younger turned himself in to law enforcement officials today after being charged with Felony Theft over $2,500. According to a release issued by the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office, Younger stands accused of stealing money from an elderly Dyer citizen. District Attorney General Frederick…
Read MoreBulldogs have two of the top 30 recruits in Tennessee
By Victor Parkins Football season might be six months away, but the recruiting trail is red hot for two Milan Bulldogs. Anthony Brown (6-2, 192) and AJ Barham (6-4, 230) are two of the top 30 recruits in Tennessee, according to 24/7 Recruiting service. Both are rated as 3-star recruits. Brown, a multi-purpose athlete, will…
Read MoreBoost in COVID-19 vaccines expected this month
Boost in COVID-19 vaccines expected this month Health Department urges community to help seniors get vaccinated By Logan Watson An increase in COVID-19 vaccines later this month could mean a new phase designation on the horizon for Gibson County. According to Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey, a Trenton native and Milan resident,…
Read MoreGov. Bill Lee lifts restrictions on spectator sports
By Caleb Revill Gov. Bill Lee issued a statement on “Executive Order No. 75” Thursday lifting restrictions on who can participate in or attend indoor school sporting events starting Feb. 1. On Dec. 20, 2020, Lee signed “Executive Order No. 70” as Tennessee COVID-19 cases skyrocketed to record high numbers. The order limited high school…
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