Trenton News

The threat of rain and even a few unpredictable showers Sunday afternoon didn't stop faithful bikers from gathering at Redbone's Grill and Bar for a cruise-in. "There aren't nearly as many people here today," "Bubba" Dunn said, as he sat in a plastic chair in the Redbone's parking lot, surrounded by his friends from Gibson County.

As America pauses this weekend to pay tribute to those who have served our country, Dickson resident Tom Doss had a chance to reflect on his time spent serving in World War II.

Mayor Tony Burris said the Tennessee Housing Development Agency awarded the grant at the June meeting of the Trenton City Council.

A summer food program that feeds children in Gibson County could expand next year if a Dyer church has its way.

The Rev. Gene Rollins, pastor of Union United Methodist Church in Trenton, was named the Harry Denman Evangelism Award winner at the 170th Memphis Conference of the United Methodist Church, held May 31 through June 2 in Jackson.

The Tennessee Department of Health took disciplinary action against six West Tennessee medical practitioners in May: The state's board of dentistry found Susan Walls, a Trenton dental assistant, 'failed to properly maintain sufficient continuing education credits,' according to a news release from the Tennessee Department of Health.

On the road again - I'm traveling the highways of West Tennessee and taking you along for the ride.

Nothing says summer like salsa. Salsa is easy to prepare, takes advantage of garden-fresh ingredients and always makes a flavorful and colorful addition to an outdoor meal or party, not to mention being a healthy addition.

United Kingdom Church, 1462 E. Chester St., Jackson, will have a musical at 6 p.m. today.

Fans of Elvis Presley will flock to Memphis during "Elvis Week," Aug. 8-16, an annual gathering that marks the anniversary of Presley's death in 1977.

For many of Tennessee's mentally disabled people, there are two options for state-supported care.

A 24-year-old Newbern man was killed Wednesday morning in a one car accident in Gibson County, according to a news release from the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

The exhibit is open for zoo members and opens to all zoo visitors on May 23. "We don't have a new major construction project done every year and we want to give our visitors something new at the zoo every time they go," said Chuck Brady, president and CEO.

TRENTON - Gibson County commissioners voted unanimously Monday for a plan to provide tax incentives that will bring a hotel, restaurant and retail center to Milan.

Power has been restored to the Gibson Electric Membership Corp. customers along the Dyersburg Highway near Trenton who experienced an outage this afternoon.

About 320 Gibson Electric Membership Corp. customers along the Dyersburg Highway near Trenton are experiencing an electric outage, according to a news release.

This year marks the 154th annual Gibson County Fair, which was organized through a legislative act in 1855.

Budget issues in a down economy notwithstanding, Mayor Tony Burriss of Trenton believes the town he represents can be competitive for business by keeping the welcome mat out for visitors, by maintaining both public and private property in a clean and orderly fashion, and by taking advantage of any opportunity to promote the community.

The legislature passed revisions last year to the state Public Records Law. Some of the changes were good.

Artists have a new place to display their creations on the square surrounding the historic courthouse in Trenton.