Bradford News

It began as any other usual city council meeting, but Chief Ollie Bond had some news that would take everyone by surprise.

Shane and Elise Mayo of Bradford, Tenn., announce the engagement of their daughter, Amada Brooke Mayo, to Timothy Noel Hinote of Christiana.

On April 2, 2006, Gibson County faced a major crisis as two tornadoes touched down within 15 minutes of each other.

This weekend, hundreds will gather in Bradford to celebrate its famous soup. The 8th annual Doodle Soup Festival begins today with events that include a doodle soup supper, concerts and a baseball tournament.

A Trenton man was killed Saturday when his motorcycle went off Tenn. 105 in a curve and flipped over, according to a report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

As the school year rolls on, Gibson County's five special school districts are looking ahead to changes in how students are taught.

A Gibson County group is touting the benefits of the arts as it works to open a cultural center.

MILAN - Dozens of Gibson County kids found something better to do this summer than sleep in and park in front of computers and television sets.

A unit of the Tennessee Army National Guard is heading to the Horn of Africa. The unit of 13 soldiers will head to Djibouti and possibly other areas to drill for water in a remote regions of the Horn, said Sgt.

A unit of the Tennessee Army National Guard is heading to the Horn of Africa. The unit of 13 soldiers will head to Djibouti and possibly other areas to drill for water in a remote regions of the Horn, said Sgt.

With primaries around the corner, three state representative candidates said they're gearing up for a strong push for the seat that represents Gibson County and a portion of Carroll County.

The Oak Ridge chapter of Blacks in Government held its annual scholarship banquet in Oak Ridge June 19, awarding area students a total of $4,000 in scholarships.

Bradford Police Officer James Kevin Harrington entered a not guilty plea to two counts of aggravated statutory rape during his arraignment Monday, according to the Gibson Circuit & General Sessions Court ... via The Jackson Sun

“New Mitchell Grove also contributed the funds to purchase a motorcycle for a pastor without any transportation and thousands of Bibles.”

Members of the Cross Point Ministry Team pose in front of a memorial to Filipinos lost in the Battan Death March. via State Gazette

“Now that he is formally charged, we are reviewing the situation with our city attorney”

A grand jury has indicted a Bradford police officer on statutory rape charges, according to Bradford Police Chief Dameon Blue. via Jacksonsun.com

An investigation into illegal drug dealing in West Tennessee north of Memphis has wrapped up with the indictments of 5 area residents. via WAAY

“It's a way to air our displeasure.”

A nascent political movement is scheduled to host an informational rally at the Dyer County Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 3. "It's a grassroots movement to get our politicians back to using the Constitution as ... via State Gazette

“He has numerous newspaper clippings, 3D artifacts, textiles and documents important to the history of the county.”

Anti-aging is the theme of the Gibson County Historical and Preservation Society's three-hour workshop April 6 in Bradford. via The Jackson Sun

"Up, Up, and Away: Visit the TN Museum of Aviation Story Time!" Children are invited to attend the story time program at the Tennessee Museum of Aviation located at 135 Air Museum Way off Dolly Parton Parkway ... via The Seymour Herald

TRENTON - Gibson County Commissioner Curtis Halford announced Friday that he will run for state representative. via Jacksonsun.com