Shop with a Cop sheds softer light on police
by Danny Wade Riding in the back of a police car typically is not a good thing—that is unless it is the Shop with a Cop event. Last Thursday, dozens of local kids had a wonderful time interacting with law enforcement officers, firefighters and other first responders. Humboldt Police Department’s Lt. Jonathan Wilson heads up…
Read MoreHardiman found guilty of second degree murder
by Danny Wade A Jackson man was in court last week facing multiple charges including two counts of first degree murder. Jadon Davon Hardiman was charged with the murder of Justin Kevon Pankey of Humboldt and Xavier Clifton of Jackson that took place during a basketball game between the Humboldt High School Vikings and North…
Read MoreHumboldt City Schools Athletic Director wins TSSAA Award
George Yarbro (right) receives the TSSAA Athletic Director of the Year award Humboldt City Schools Athletic Director George Yarbro recently received the award for Athletic Director of the Year for District 8 from the TSSAA. Yabro is a man of many hats – as well as athletic director, he is also Humboldt Schools’ family resource…
Read MoreVeteran’s Day events set for Nov. 7
by Tabitha Howell and Danny Wade As our country gets prepared to honor the brave men and women of our military, the Humboldt Exchange Club is once again preparing for it’s nearly day-long annual event, partnering with Humboldt City Schools. The Humboldt Jr./Sr. High School FFA class began preparing for the festivities on Friday, October…
Read MoreNew Top Cop—Rich is new chief of police
by Danny Wade The Humboldt Police Department has a rich tradition of noble leadership in police chiefs. Over the past 50 or so years, police chiefs Reynard Buchanan, Rob Ellis, Raymond Simmons, Rickey Coleman and Raymond Kolwyck have led the men and women in blue. Now, the tradition continues to get even richer with new…
Read MoreWarrington found guilty of violation of order of protection
Christine Warrington was in court on Wednesday, May 8 facing charges of violating a court order of protection. Warrington is a Humboldt School Board member and former candidate for Tennessee state representative and Humboldt mayor. Judge Mark Johnson heard the case and ruled that Warrington was guilty of violating the order of protection. He sentenced…
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Read MoreWarrington violates order of protection
A Humboldt woman in a position of authority was arrested on Monday, April 1 for violation of an order of protection. Christine Warrington, who is a Humboldt School Board member, and also a former Humboldt mayor candidate and State Representative candidate, violated the order during an Easter church service. Warrington’s cousin, Chelsea Stewart, filed the…
Read MoreTed Jones blood drive helps save lives
by Danny Wade Those who knew Ted Murray Jones remember a kind-hearted, artistic man who lived life on a whim. He was probably best known as a singer-songwriter that worked in the music industry for years. But, what many may not have known about Jones was that he was a blood donor. On Monday, January…
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