Gibson County Recovery Court

12/23/2025

12/23/2025

Grateful this morning for the Trenton Gazette and Logan Watson for shining a light on something that truly matters. To Victor Parkins, thank you for your continued support of Gibson County Recovery Court and for believing in second chances.

Being on the front page today isn’t about recognition—it’s about reminding our community that recovery is possible and lives can be changed. We’re thankful for partners who help tell that story.

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12/16/2025

🎉 Huge Congratulations to Patsy Brown, Mercedes Mays, and Joshua McMillin! 🎉
We are beyond proud of these incredible individuals for their hard work, dedication, and perseverance in successfully completing Gibson County Recovery Court. 🎓💪
Your commitment to turning your lives around and embracing this journey is truly inspiring. This achievement is a testament to your strength, resilience, and determination. 💖
Wishing you all continued success and happiness in the next chapters of your lives. The future is bright!

We also took a moment to celebrate Angie Partee for 22 years of service!! Her dedication has helped countless lives and we cannot thank her enough for the love and support she gives so many!!!!

12/02/2025

🤩Welcoming Trenton Peabody Seniors to Court Today🤩

We had part of the senior class from Trenton Peabody High School join us this morning for our Choices & Consequences class.

These students showed up ready to listen, ask questions, and learn about the real-life impact of decisions, accountability, and opportunity in the justice system.

A huge thank you to Mrs. Sandy Hodges for consistently bringing her classes each year. Your commitment to exposing students to real-world leadership and civic education makes a difference.

We appreciate each student who took the time to be here today — and we hope this experience encourages wise choices, responsibility, and confidence as you step into adulthood.

Good luck, seniors — your future is wide open.

12/02/2025

Gibson County Mental Health Court Welcomes New Director

The Gibson County Mental Health Court is proud to announce the hiring of Selina Williams as the Director of the Gibson County Mental Health Court Program. Selina brings decades of experience in behavioral health and criminal justice, and her leadership will play a major role in building this new program from the ground up. We are excited to welcome her to this team and to partner with her as we work to improve outcomes, expand access to treatment, and support individuals in our community.

You can learn more about Selina’s background, experience, and mission in the bio below. We are grateful to have her on board and look forward to the impact this program will make in Gibson County.

BIO: Selina Williams is the new Mental Health Court Director for Gibson County Mental Health Court in Trenton, TN. Selina is from Dyersburg, TN. She is a 1988 graduate from Dyersburg High School. Selina received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Tennessee at Martin in fall of 1991. She has two adult children, LaMarcus Mosley and Serena Mosley. Selina is a former Criminal Justice Behavioral Health Liaison with Carey Counseling Center. Selina worked at Carey Counseling Center for 13 years. As a Criminal Justice Behavioral Health Liaison, Selina worked with justice involved individuals who are 18 years and older with substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders and or mental illness. These individuals were incarcerated or at risk of incarceration. Selina’s expertise is referral and linking individuals to behavioral health, and other recovery and supportive services. Selina helped service recipients from the criminal justice system to behavioral health and community supports. Her goal is to improve the understanding of the behavioral health needs of the service recipients who are involved in the criminal justice system. During Selina’s time with Carey Counseling Selina was selected for the Carey’s Growth and Opportunity Award in 2019. Also, Selina received a certificate of appreciation from WRAP in collaboration with TCSW on behalf of the victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Gibson County in 2023. Selina has worked directly with the court, probation, jail, attorneys and community support. Selina covered Gibson, Obion and Lake Counties as a liaison, Selina loves advocating for individuals whom have little to no support. Selina has been a part of the Gibson County Recovery Court Team for at least three years. Also, Selina worked at Pathways Behavioral Health for 18 years as a mental health case manager. Selina has a strong commitment to advocacy, accountability, and compassionate care, she works to bridge the gap between the court system and the behavioral health community. Her work focused on reducing recidivism, promoting recovery, and helping build healthier more sustainable lives. Selina is known for her empathy, professionalism, and calm leadership. She is passionate about creating safe pathways to treatment, improving access to mental health services.

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11/24/2025

Invitation to Recovery Court Graduation

You’re invited to celebrate something that truly matters.

On Monday, December 15th at 5:00 pm, we’ll gather in the Trenton General Sessions Courtroom for our next Gibson County Recovery Court Graduation.

Three of our participants — Patsy Brown, Mercedes Mays, and Joshua McMillin — have put in the hard work it takes to change their lives. They’ve shown discipline, humility, honesty, and courage when it counted most.

Graduation isn’t the finish line. It’s the moment we stop and honor how far they’ve come… and remind them that they’re not walking the next steps alone.

If you’ve ever wondered what hope looks like in real life, come see it.

Everyone is welcome.
Trenton General Sessions Court
295 North College Street
Trenton, TN

Bradley Owens General Sessions Judge

11/18/2025

Today was a good day in Gibson County Recovery Court. Gibson County Recovery Court

We got to celebrate three people who refused to quit — Randall Smith, Stacey Mitchell, and Blaire McCaskill.

• Randall Smith — Phase 2 Complete
• Stacey Mitchell — Phase 2 Complete
• Blaire McCaskill — Phase 4 Complete

These aren’t just certificates. They represent hard choices, late-night battles, honest self-reflection, and the courage to keep walking when the easy thing would’ve been turning back.

Each of them showed grit. Each of them showed heart. And each of them is proving that change is possible when you stay committed to the process.

Proud of all three.
Cheering them on as they keep climbing.

Congratulations, Randall.
Congratulations, Stacey.
Congratulations, Blaire.

11/18/2025

The Gibson County Recovery Court is grateful this Thanksgiving. Gibson County Recovery Court

Today our team delivered Thanksgiving food baskets — complete with a turkey — to every participant in the program. It’s more than a meal… it’s a reminder that people can rebuild, restart, and move forward with dignity.

A huge thank-you to the Tennessee Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services for the grant funding and for believing in the work happening here in Gibson County. Their support helps us make sure our participants not only get treatment, but also feel seen and supported during the holidays.

Recovery is hard. Holidays can be harder. But nobody walks this road alone — not in Gibson County.

Happy Early Thanksgiving 🦃🍁🦃
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