DCHS Anglers In Top 20 At Watts Bar Tournament
Contributed photos. The Dade County High School Fishing Teams battled the wind at Watts Bar on Saturday for the fifth tournament of the season. Despite the conditions, team River McBryar and Jake Harris took 17th place with 14.83 lbs. while team Colden Lusk came in 20th with 5.38 lbs. Their next tournament will be on…
Read MoreMingle On The Square Now Sponsored By Lula Lake Farmers Market
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The first of this year’s Mingle on the Square farmers markets will be at the end of this month on April 26. Every Saturday through November, the market will set up at Veterans Park on the Trenton square from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Last year’s inaugural season was thanks…
Read MoreHigh Garden Tea Makes A Home On Lookout Mountain
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor “A few words come to mind when thinking about herbalism,” said Leah Larabell. “One is empowerment. I can’t imagine having a stopped-up head or stomachache but not knowing what to do about it with what’s right outside my door.” Leah and her husband, Joel, are eager to share this empowerment—and…
Read MoreObituaries – April 9th Issue
CHRISTINA BRADFORD Christina Lynn Bradford, 57, of Flat Rock, Ala., passed away April 5, 2025. She was a devoted mother, she dedicated her life to her children, selflessly putting their needs above her own. Her unwavering support and bold advocacy made her a steadfast presence in the lives of those around her. She is preceded…
Read MoreWolverines Take Series From Warriors
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Wolverine baseball team opened a three-game series with the Gordon Central Warriors on Wednesday, April 2, at Wolverine field. The Wolverines got off to a good start, shutting out the visiting Warriors in the top of the first inning. Kaiden Hubbard hit a triple with…
Read MoreMiranda Lambert’s Nonprofit Donates To City Shelter Improvements
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The City of Trenton’s animal shelter is getting a facelift, thanks to MuttNation, an animal welfare nonprofit founded by country singer Miranda Lambert. Although the joint county/city control facility is seeing progress, the city shelter will still be used until the new facility is operational, but it desperately needs updates.…
Read MoreCounty Reviews Storm Shelter Policy, Adds Volunteer Chaplain
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The April 3 Dade County Board of Commissioners meeting was emptier than usual, with Phillip Hartline (District Two commissioner) and Bob Woods (District Three commissioner) absent and few other people in attendance. The work session and regular meeting portions were short but were followed by a lengthy executive session. Regarding…
Read MoreDade Native Hired As Girls Basketball Coach
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer Dade County and Trenton native Greg Brown has been named Lady Wolverine basketball coach for the upcoming school year. A 2000 graduate of Dade County High School, Brown will be returning after 15 years of successful coaching at three different schools. Most recently, he was the head coach at Jefferson…
Read MoreObituaries – April 2nd Issue
MICHAEL FRADY Michael Wayne Frady, 67, of Trenton, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Michael enjoyed a fulfilling career, retiring from U.S. Pipe and I.W.G. He was a member of Rising Fawn Methodist Church and honorably served in the Army National Guard. Michael loved attending car shows and rod runs. He was also passionate about…
Read MoreBOE Hears Fine Arts Update And Request For $40,000 LED Screen
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The March 24 meeting of the Dade County Board of Education featured many highlights of student achievement, an annual fine arts report, and a potential addition to the Dade County High School (DCHS) gymnasium. First, the board highlighted the winners of the Trenton-Dade Optimist Club Oratorical Competition. Eden Wylie (elementary…
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