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TISA awaiting legislative approval, governor’s signature

Humboldt City Schools projected to receive a minimum of over $600,00 in additional funding by Danny Wade This is the second article in a series on Tennessee’s new public education school funding program, TISA (Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement). This is the program Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn…

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Three Way hosts Heritage Festival

It may have been a cool, blustery day, but that did not dampen the spirits of those attending the Heritage Festival held in Three Way last Saturday. The festival was part of Madison County’s bicentennial celebration. With Madison County hitting the 200-year milestone, cities and communities across the county have held or will hold celebrations…

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Making Christian hip, DaMac performs at HJSHS

Humboldt Jr./Sr. High School welcomed Michael Lacoste, aka DaMac, to present his message of love, hope and kindness to 7th and 8th grade students at the school. DaMac performed and spoke to students and the staff in the school gymnasium. He presented his encouraging message through words and music. Lacoste began his ministry in 2007…

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Aircraft pilot airlifted after serious crash

by Danny Wade An ultralight aircraft crashed at the Humboldt Municipal airport Sunday afternoon leaving the pilot seriously injured. According to reports, a motorized single-seat aircraft crashed on the airport grounds. Humboldt Fire Department, Humboldt Police Department, Humboldt Area Rescue Squad and paramedics were on site working the accident around 6:30 p.m. Sunday. The pilot,…

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Humboldt fire fighters receive promotions

City board votes to hire new Humboldt code enforcement officer by Danny Wade Three Humboldt firefighters received accolades last week when they were promoted to the rank of lieutenant. Alex Trudo, Jonathan Tibbs and John Belanger were promoted during the Humboldt Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting on Monday, March 14. Humboldt Fire Chief Chester…

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‘Berry Big News – New events coming to Strawberry Festival

‘Berry Big News New events coming to Strawberry Festival by Danny Wade Each year when the Strawberry Festival rolls around, the festival president and general chairman want to put their own stamp on it. This year is no different. Strawberry Festival President Sherry Jo Smith and General Chairman Shane Lynch, working with Humboldt Chamber of…

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School board votes to get paid

by Danny Wade A somewhat touchy topic was once again on the Humboldt School Board’s agenda last Thursday evening. A few times over the past several years, the board has visited the subject of being paid for their service. During the school board’s February meeting, pay for the school board was open to discussion. Director…

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Billy Joe Smith

Billy Joe Smith Memorial services for Mr. Billy Smith were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2022 in the chapel of Replogle-Lawrence Funeral Home with Pastor Chris Smith officiating. Mr. Smith, 85, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at Bailey Park Community Living Center in Humboldt, Tenn. He was born in Gibson County to…

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Michael Lynn Hill

Michael Lynn Hill Memorial services for Mr. Mike Hill were held at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 2022 in the chapel of Replogle-Lawrence Funeral Home with Bro. Kenny Perry officiating. Mr. Hill, 63, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Humboldt, Tenn. on August 14, 1958. Mr.…

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James R. “Boots” McKnight

James R. “Boots” McKnight Funeral services for Mr. James R. “Boots” McKnight, 88, were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 in the Shelton-Hunt Funeral Home chapel. Burial followed in Gibson County Memory Gardens. Visitation was Tuesday from 12 p.m. until service time. Mr. McKnight passed away peacefully at his home on Friday,…

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