Democratic Runoff Election Sees Extremely Low Turnout
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor The Democratic General Primary runoff Election Day was Tuesday, June 21, with a period of early voting. Voters had the opportunity to vote for Charlie Bailey or Kwanza Hall for Lieutenant Governor, Dee Dawkins-Haigler or Bee Nguyen for Secretary of State, Raphael Baker or Janice Laws Robinson for Commissioner of…
Read MoreNew Salem Barbecue, Fireworks Are Saturday
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor The annual New Salem barbecue and fireworks show is being held during 4th of July weekend for the first time since 2019. The barbecue and fireworks will be held at the New Salem Community Center, located at 12477 Highway 136 on Lookout Mountain, on Saturday, July 2. The barbecue will…
Read MoreWarrants Issued For Burglary Suspect From Birmingham
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Dade County Sheriff’s deputies are on the lookout for a burglar who has broken into multiple homes in Dade County. The suspect, who has been identified as Darius Termayne Hill, has three warrants for his arrest. The Sheriff’s Office identified Hill thanks to video and information from a neighboring agency.…
Read More$13.4M Budget Approved By Dade County Commissioners
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor The Dade County Board of Commissioners approved the county’s 2023 fiscal year budget during a second public hearing on Thursday, June 23. A first public hearing was June 26 to review the proposed budget for the first time and provided an opportunity for county department officials to speak to the…
Read MoreOptimist Honors Chambers, Mayo As Citizens Of The Quarter
One of the programs of the Trenton Dade Optimist Club honors Dade citizens that have made a contribution to the community. Often recipients are those that avoid recognition and go about their lives enjoying the benefits of their contributions. The unsung heroes are the individuals that humble themselves to be observers and seek no attention…
Read MoreBack Resigns As IDA Executive Director
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor The Dade County Industrial Development Authority voted to accept the resignation of William Back as the Executive Director, following a lengthy executive session to discuss personnel and real estate, during its meeting on Monday, June 20. Back will resign on June 30, after which he will work for the IDA…
Read MoreREV. DONALD MORELAND Rev. Donald Moreland, 81, of Trenton, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022. Brother Don pastored 16 churches and had preached the gospel for more than 55 years. He had a heart for his sheep. He visited them and was a comfort to them in troubled times. He ministered to the haves and…
Read More1945 Dade County Fair Is On 4th Of July
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor There will be free, family-friendly fun for all at the 1945 Dade County Fair, to be held this Monday, July 4, at Jenkins Park, starting at noon and ending with the fireworks show at approximately 10 p.m. “If the weather cooperates, everything will be fantastic,” event organizer Nathan Wooten said.…
Read MoreTwo Liquor Store Applications Approved
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Ansel Smith, with the City’s Planning Commission, informed the City of Trenton Board of Commissioners during the commission’s meeting on Monday, June 13, that two applications for liquor stores have been approved. One liquor store will be located in the old Larry’s Restaurant building, located at 4514 Highway 136. The…
Read MoreTombstone Restoration Project Needs Your Help
By ALISON HENDERSON Dade Co. Historical Society The cemetery chosen for the 2022 Dade County Historical Society Cemetery Walk has tombstones in need of care and repair. Can you help preserve the cemetery we’ve chosen for 2022? Yes, you can! Repairing old tombstones is costly and your donations will be welcomed. Contributing to the ongoing…
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