The Trenton Gazette

03/31/2020

Check out what our friends at the chamber are doing to support local member businesses adversely affected by the COVID-19 state of emergency.

**Help us Help our Local Businesses**
100% of the profits from every shirt sold will be donated to our local Business Members who have experienced some type of closure during the COVID-19 declaration of emergency.

Shirts are $15 each-sizes Youth Medium through Adult 4XL.

We will place the first order this Thursday, April 2nd. As soon as shirts arrive, we will schedule specific times when someone will be at our office to meet you on the sidewalk with your shirt-with distancing STRICTLY implemented. You will either need to have exact change or be willing to donate what would be your change to this project.

--You can order by commenting here-you MUST leave your phone number so someone can contact you.
-Call our office @ 731-855-0973.
-Send us an email to [email protected]

PLEASE share this post! Let's unite by showing our pride in Gibson County, and most importantly, so we can help our local businesses who are struggling during this time

03/31/2020

Good Morning Trenton.
The papers are here!

Some of this weeks headlines include:
TSSD Director to parents "Give us what you can",
Local utilities taking financial relief on case-by-case basis,
Rep. Halford seeks re-election to Tennessee House,
and more!

Our office is still currently closed to the public, but we will have papers outside for you to still purchase! You can still pick them up at local retailers as well.

03/31/2020

Trenton Teapot Festival

Trenton Teapot Festival

With the announcement of the Federal Government’s extension of the socially
distancing guidelines to April 30, the Trenton Teapot committee today decided
to cancel the 2020 40th Trenton Teapot Festival planned for April 29 – May 2.
The best interest of the health and safety of our resident’s, participants, and
visitors was the priority for the committee in making this decision.
Thank you for your support and for now, the committee urges everyone to be
safe and we will see you in 2021 for the 40 +1 Trenton Teapot Festival.

03/30/2020

Dolly Parton will be reading bedtime stories for your kids!

I've enjoyed reading a couple books to you and your children, but I'm hanging it up. There's no way I can compete with this!
--Crystal

Calling herself "the book lady," Dolly invited everyone to join her for "Goodnight with Dolly."

03/30/2020

Governor issues Safer At Home order

The order takes effect at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday and lasts through April 14. Only essential businesses are to continue operating, and residents are urged to stay home as much as possible.

"This is not a mandated 'shelter in place' order, because it remains deeply important to me to protect personal liberties," Lee said.

You can watch the governor's press briefings live on Facebook every afternoon at 3:00. Search for Gov. Bill Lee.

03/28/2020

Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development

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03/28/2020

I hope you enjoy one of my favorite children’s stories, “The Little Red Hen.”

03/27/2020

Trenton Elementary School teachers really showed out for their students this morning. They paraded through town to honk, wave, and blow kisses to children and families who enjoyed the genuine displays of affection. Thanks, teachers!

Trenton Elementary School teachers really showed out for their students this morning. They paraded through town to honk, wave, and blow kisses to children and families who enjoyed the genuine displays of affection. Thanks, teachers!

03/26/2020

Another Week, Another Hunt

Tomorrow, Friday the 27th, is the last day for the "Bear Hunt". So swap out those bears for an Easter egg! A lot of kids will not be able to attend egg hunts this year, so let's do this instead!

03/25/2020

I hope you enjoy "The Tawny Scrawny Lion." I'll try to improve my camera work in the next video, but an out of focus me may be the best me. Keep reading, youngsters!

03/25/2020

Yesterday, the governor requested schools remain closed through April 24. All five school systems in Gibson County have announced they will comply. Parents, how are you feeling?

Please note your comments may be published in our print edition March 31.

03/25/2020

Trenton TN Police Department

A message from the Mayor of the City of Trenton....

03/24/2020

Humboldt man killed in early morning wreck

A Humboldt man was killed early Tuesday morning in a one-vehicle accident on Sanders Store-Milan Road between Milan and Gibson.
According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Markeevious Nolan, 19, was a passenger in a 2000 Buick LES driven by Martavious Street, 21, also of Humboldt. The vehicle went off the left side of the road, overcorrected, and spun clockwise multiple times before striking a tree on its passenger side. The vehicle came to a final rest against a tree facing northwest.
Street was injured, but the extent of his injuries is not included in the Highway Patrol’s report. Neither man was wearing a seatbelt, according to the report.

03/24/2020

NOTICE
Due to COVID-19, we have shortened our office hours.

Starting tomorrow (3/25), we will be open 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Please remember that our lobby is still currently closed to the public, but we can still take payments by credit or debit over the phone.

If you see news happening, you can always email us at [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected], contact us through Facebook, call our office at 855-1711 or by phone 24/7 at 618-7323.

We are taking every precaution we can to keep our employees, their families, and our customers safe. We are sorry for any inconvience this may cause. Thank you for your continued support.

03/24/2020

Good Morning Trenton. The rain is starting to clear up, and the papers have just arrived!

Some of this week's headlines include:
For teachers, "the hardest thing is not having closure",
Bradford officers pulled shifts to help Mt. Juliet during torando recovery,
County has new finance director,
and more!

We also have Best of the Best this week!

Remember, our office is currently closed to the public, but we will have papers outside where you can still pick them up. We are also still delivering to local retail locations.

03/24/2020

"We're Going On A Bear Hunt"

Gibson County is coming together and providing entertainment for children that have been out of school due to the pandemic. So to adher to 'social distancing', parents can drive around different towns and 'hunt' for bears!

Simply, place a teddy bear in your window, or any visable area that can be seen from the road! Thats it!

There is also an "event" on Facebook where you can post your address or town that way drivers can know where to find these bears. This is going on through Friday the 27, so get to hunting folks and see how many bears you can find! :)

03/23/2020

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03/23/2020

As of Monday morning, our office will be closed to the public. We will do everything we can to serve you as efficiently and safely as possible. You can reach us by phone at 731-855-1711 or by email: Crystal Burns [email protected], Laurin Stroud [email protected], and Gary Smith [email protected]. We accept debit and credit card payments over the phone. Our March 24 editions will be available for purchase outside our office. Simply place your money in the box and pick up your copy or copies. We will also deliver to all of vendors that would like to continue to sell papers for us. Thank you for your patience and support as we navigate this difficult situation together. If you have story ideas or see news happening, please call us! You can also call or text 731-618-7323.

03/19/2020

Shelton Funeral Home

Shelton Funeral Home

Shelton Funeral Home
Trenton, TN

We here at Shelton Funeral Home have received the following guidelines from the State of Tennessee and after careful consideration of the guidelines put forth by the CDC , the President of the United States, and the Governor of Tennessee regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) we are taking the following steps to ensure the safety of our families, guest, and staff for the next 2 weeks.
1. Private family visitation/services with 10 or less not counting a pastor or celebrant for prayers and a message.
2. Private family burials with 10 or less.
3. Suspending receptions and / or visitations at the funeral home.
4. We will offer public memorial services, at a later date for no additional expense.
5. We will be limiting our public business hours from 9 am until noon each day , but will by appointment meet at any time as needed.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to ensure our families receive the support they need while keeping them, their guests, and our staff safe and healthy.
Do not hesitate to contact us with questions or concerns.

Robert M. Shelton Sr.
Shelton Funeral Home
731-855-1621

03/18/2020

Northwest Gibson County YMCA

Northwest Gibson County YMCA

The Northwest Gibson County YMCA along with the other YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South branches will be closing tonight at 8 pm, and will remain closed through April 1. Please check back for updates. Everybody stay safe.

03/18/2020

Gibson County Sheriff's Office

Gibson County Sheriff's Office

For immediate release from the Gibson County Sheriff's Office:

In light of the recent coronavirus and recommendations from multiple agencies suggesting citizens stay at home as much as possible, especially our senior citizens and those with low immune systems; the Gibson County Sheriff's Office would like to offer some help, specifically to those individuals that fall into one of the two previous categories. Beginning Monday, March 23, 2020 and going through Friday, March 27, 2020, the Gibson County Sheriff's Office would like to assist you with grocery shopping, for essential items. We will have two deputies, in marked patrol cars and in uniform for identification purposes, parked in the parking lots of grocery stores around Gibson County and you will just need to pull up to them and provide them with your list of essential grocery items and cash to pay for the items. Deputies will not be able to pay for the items any other way, so estimate how much cash to give them with your list and they will return your change and receipt back to you. The Deputies will get and pay for the items, then bring them to your vehicle. Deputies will be available at the following locations and times:

Monday March 23 9am to 11am @ Foodrite in Dyer
Tuesday March 24 9am to 11am @ Foodrite in Trenton (By-Pass)
Wednesday March 25 9am to 11am @ Humboldt Wal-Mart
Thursday March 26 9am to 11am @ Milan Wal-Mart
Friday March 27 9am to 11am @ Medina Food Giant

The Gibson County Sheriff's Office is committed to the overall safety and well being of our citizens and confident if we all take the suggested preventative measures we will get through this time without any major complications.

Thanks in advance,
Sheriff Paul A. Thomas

03/18/2020

Trenton native has school named in her honor

Trenton native has school named in her honor

Trenton native has school named in her honor By Laurin Stroud | March 18, 2020 | 0 By Al Jordon   Dr. Beverly S. Greene-Mathis, a Trenton native and exemplary influential woman, has a Nevada elementary school named in her honor. For Women’s History Month, under the theme “Let’s all just be eq...

03/18/2020

Nite Lite Theaters performance of "Annie" this weekend at Peabody's Little Theater has been cancelled.
They were set to perform the Friday the 20, Saturday the 21, and Sunday the 22.

03/18/2020

Trenton Teapot Festival

Trenton Teapot Festival

The Trenton Teapot Committee is in the process of finalizing the plans for our 40TH Teapot Festival.

Though we are continuing, we are also aware of the ever changing COVID-19 impact on our nation, state and communities. The health and welfare of all festival participants, Trenton residents and the many visitors during the week are in forefront of the committee. We, along with our fellow northwest Tennessee festival planners, city governments, health officials are continuing to monitor the situation to assure that the Teapot Festival will be not only fun & exciting but a safe one.

The committee will me meeting on April 6th to make a decision on going forward with the Teapot Festival.

Again, please be assured that the health and safety of all is a top priority. Thank you.

03/17/2020

Good Afternoon Trenton!
Papers are here, after a short delay this morning!

Some of this week's headlines include:
All GC schools are close March 17 - April 3,
County courts annouce changes to schedule,
Women's History Month Trenton native has school named in her honor, and so much more!

Be sure to grab a copy in our office or at a retail location of your choice.

03/16/2020

County courts announce schedule changes

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tennessee Supreme Court last week issued an order suspending all in-person court proceedings through March 31, 2020.
Gibson County Circuit Court Clerk Cindy Flowers said arraignments, bond-related matters, and plea agreements for incarcerated individuals will be held via video. Orders of protection that are already set will also be heard.
All Trenton General Sessions criminal cases set for Tuesday, March 17 at 9 a.m. have been rescheduled to April 14 at 9 a.m. Cases set March 17 at 1 p.m. have been rescheduled to April 14 at 1 p.m. Cases set for March 18 at 9 a.m. are rescheduled to April 15 at 9 a.m. The 1 p.m. cases are rescheduled for April 15 at 1 p.m.
General Sessions criminal cases set March 19 at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. have been rescheduled to April 16 at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
General Sessions criminal cases set March 24 at 9 a.m. are rescheduled to April 21 at 9 a.m. The 1 p.m. cases will receive a letter of the new court date. March 26 cases at 9 a.m. have been rescheduled to April 23 at 9 a.m. March 31 cases at 9 a.m. have been rescheduled to April 28 at 9.a.m., and the 1 p.m. cases will receive a letter of the new court dates.
Traffic court set for March 19 at 1 p.m. has been rescheduled to April 9 at 1 p.m. All other traffic cases set for March 19 and 26 will be notified by letter.
If you have a General Sessions civil case set for March 20, please call the office at 731-855-7615 for your court date if you have not been notified.
Humboldt General Sessions Court cases through the end of March have been rescheduled. You will be notified by letter or phone call. If you have questions, please call the Humboldt court at 731-784-9551.

03/16/2020

Trenton Special School District - Home

TSSD will NOT be in session March 17-April 3. Click here to read more information from TSSD.

TSSD has developed a BASIC plan with information about the coronavirus. Scroll over the “Parent Resources” tab above and click on Coronavirus Response Plan.

03/16/2020

Gibson Co. Memorial Library

Starting Tuesday, March 17th, the Gibson County Memorial Library will be closed to the public for the remainder of March. The staff will be using this time to do a deep cleaning of the Library, as well as inventory. We are sorry for the inconvenience. We are allowing patrons to check out more than 10 items for the rest of today. Also, remember that R.E.A.D.S. is available 24/7 and will give you access to thousands of free eBooks & eAudiobooks. You may also access our free wifi 24/7 outside of the Library. Watch our page for announcements or changes in closing.

~Lindsey

03/16/2020

Bradford Elementary School

Bradford Elementary School

Per Governor Lee’s urging, the Bradford Special School district will be closed starting tomorrow, March 17, 2020 through April 3, 2020 due to safety concerns during the Coronavirus outbreak. Students will be receiving assignments throughout this time frame. Teachers are making accommodations with all students to remain in contact with them during this time in order to continue their education to best of our abilities. Please contact the school if you have any further questions. All school and after school activities are cancelled during this time. We will do our best to reschedule all activities once we are allowed to do so.

03/13/2020

Tennessee Supreme Court Issues Order Keeping Courts Open, Limiting In-Person Court Proceedings Until March 31 | Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts

https://www.tncourts.gov/press/2020/03/13/tennessee-supreme-court-issues-order-keeping-courts-open-limiting-person-court?fbclid=IwAR1Xn5_bI73x9A7U54LZClR3Buv8wOhP0Y6_HSxxt7BQ2pJHD9Z7L8xb8M8

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03/13/2020

Gibson County Memorial Library Foundation

The Soup & Silent Auction is still on for tomorrow, Saturday March 14th, from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the Trenton First Presbyterian Church.

03/13/2020

Food- Rite Trenton Fights Back

To help with the dangerously low blood supply and the cancellation of several blood drives, Food Rite, Trenton ( 45 Bypass location), has graciously agreed to host a blood drive Monday, March 16 from 1-6 . Donors get t-shirts. PLEASE GIVE BLOOD IF YOU CAN! The threat of coronavirus should not prevent healthy people from giving blood. In fact, blood donors are needed now, more than ever, to make up for cancellations of blood drives and the lack of blood donor support during the past weeks. If people do not give blood, patients will die. The entire nation is facing a blood shortage. BUT, YOU can help our West Tennessee community by giving blood! Thank you.