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Gibson County Assessor of Property, Gary Paschall said that assessment change notices will be mailed from Nashville next week. The change notices will reflect any changes made to affected propertie...
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The Rutherford Jr. High Band received the Class B/BB Cup award in the WTN Strawberry Festival Jr. Parade last Thursday. Other awards included drum major-second place, Class BB-second place and percussion-third place.
The Rutherford Jr. High Band received the Class B/BB Cup award in the WTN Strawberry Festival Jr. Parade last Thursday. Other awards included drum major-second place, Class BB-second place and percussion-third place.
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NEW FIRE FIGHTING GEAR - Gibson County volunteer fire departments are receiving federal grant funds of $573,066 to buy new firefighting gear. The Assistance To Firefighters grant was announced to the Gibson Co. Commission Monday morning May 13. Leaders praised the efforts of (from left) Asst. Fire Chief Kris Todd of the Gann Fire Dept.; County Fire Chief Bryan Cathey and Milan Fire Chief James Fountain for successfully pursuing the grant funds. The county’s match will be $28,653.
NEW FIRE FIGHTING GEAR - Gibson County volunteer fire departments are receiving federal grant funds of $573,066 to buy new firefighting gear. The Assistance To Firefighters grant was announced to the Gibson Co. Commission Monday morning May 13. Leaders praised the efforts of (from left) Asst. Fire Chief Kris Todd of the Gann Fire Dept.; County Fire Chief Bryan Cathey and Milan Fire Chief James Fountain for successfully pursuing the grant funds. The county’s match will be $28,653.
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County gets $573K grant for fire equipment
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By Steve Short New fire fighting gear is coming to volunteer stations in Gibson Co. thanks to a $573,066 grant. The news of the federal grant was announced April 12 and approved for the county budget Monday May 13 by the County Commission. “We’re tickled to death about it,” said Fire Chief Bryan Cathey. “Equipment will go to all of the county fire stations and to help with day to day operations. This will make things safer for our volunteers.” Funds will be used to buy turnout suits for volunteer firefighters, a thermal imaging camera, new hoses and nozzles and portable radios. The county w...
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Legislator Wins Money for Charity- Rep. Bill Sanderson receives a check for his charity from Phyllis Cherry of Grace Healthcare at the Tennessee Health Care Association’s annual charity giveaway.
Legislator Wins Money for Charity- Rep. Bill Sanderson receives a check for his charity from Phyllis Cherry of Grace Healthcare at the Tennessee Health Care Association’s annual charity giveaway.
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Rep. Sanderson of Kenton wins money for charity
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Forty-six legislators won a total of $8,300 in donations for charities in their communities during the Tennessee Health Care Association’s (THCA) annual “Partnering for Charity” event March 26, including Rep. Bill Sanderson, who won $200 for Life Choices Pregnancy Resource Center. The lawmakers took turns spinning a giant wheel to earn contributions to charities of their choice throughout the state, including local schools, churches, senior centers and other organizations. Each year, the charity giveaway is a highlight of THCA’s Legislative Conference, an event that brings long-term care pr...
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Whittemore signs with Bethel
By Lori Cathey It’s always been Gibson County High School senior Jasmine Whittemore’s dream to play college basketball. On Wednesday afternoon, Whittemore’s dream came true when she officially signed an athletic scholarship with Bethel University during a ceremony held at Gibson County High Schoo...
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NEW RELAY TEAM - Jane’s Family & Friends Relay for Life team members Alice Williams, Barbara Davidson, Chris Acred, (standing) Reggie Davidson, and Jane Ayers welcomed guests to this first ever Relay event they sponsored. They greeted guests with Relay items as they entered the Yorkville Park Community Building May 11.
New team raises over $800 for Relay
By William G. Mcfarland So, if you missed the Jane’s Family & Friends Relay for Life Fundraiser Saturday night, May 11 at the Yorkville Park Community Center, you missed an exciting night. Jane’s Family & friends is one of the newest Gibson – North Relay for Life teams that has come on board for...
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AWARD WINNERS - National award-winning drill team members are (from left) Casey McConnell, Jacob Harris, Frank Perry, and Austin Hurt. The team is directed by Dyer native Royce W. Barron.
Northside ROTC drill team wins national title
Chief Master Sergeant Royce W. Barron, a Dyer native, and his North Side High School, Air Force Junior ROTC, Drill Team, Jackson, “Blue Thunder” competed in the 2013 National High School Drill Team Championships May 4-6 in Daytona Beach, Florida. North Side won first place in the Open Color Guard...
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