STATE of the CITY
Looking back 2021 Looking forward 2022 by Danny Wade Each year during January, it is customary for the Humboldt mayor to offer a state of the city summation. Last week, Mayor Marvin Sikes talked about 2021 and also spoke about what is coming down the pike in 2022. “2021 was another year of Covid,” Mayor…
Read MoreInterim fire chief appointment brings heated discussion
by Danny Wade It is not out of the ordinary to start the year off with some fireworks. But it is not normal for the first city board meeting of the year to have fireworks going off. That is what happened last week during the Humboldt Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting. With three new…
Read MoreMayor, aldermen sworn into office
by Danny Wade Humboldt city election in 2021 seemed to last the entire year—and it did. Candidates began announcing early in the year. Qualifying ran May through August to qualify for the November ballot. Campaigning was running full throttle from day one. Year’s Day was the grand finale for the 2021 city election when the…
Read MoreMcNeal wins runoff
by Danny Wade The final piece of the Humboldt political puzzle is now in place. The city’s Ward 2 alderman position has been determined. Incumbent Leon McNeal won the runoff election against challenger Lenford Carr in last Tuesday’s election. McNeal doubled the number of votes Carr garnered at 65-32. McNeal received 42 votes last Tuesday…
Read MoreShivers, Pruett attend final city board meeting
McNeal possibly attended last meeting pending runoff election results by Danny Wade The Humboldt City Board held their final meeting of the year last week. For aldermen James Shivers and Bob Pruett, this was their last board meeting since both decided not to seek re-election. This may have been Leon McNeal’s last meeting as well.…
Read MoreHardiman pleads not guilty in court
by Danny Wade A Jackson man was arraigned in General Session Court last Wednesday. Jadon Davon Hardiman has been charged in the shooting of Justin Kevon Pankey. Hardiman appeared via video before Judge Mark Agee in Humboldt. He is facing charges of 1st degree murder, attempted 1st degree murder with serious bodily injury, attempted 1st…
Read MoreTree lighting, open houses ring in Christmas season in Humboldt
by Danny Wade There was a party going on in Humboldt Thursday evening. Businesses across town hosted open houses. Shoppers packed into the store finding bargains galore. Humboldt Chamber of Commerce sponsored the city-wide event. Chamber Executive Director Amanda Love praised Events Coordinator Beth Culpepper and Administrative Assistant Sydney Lopiccolo for putting on such a…
Read MoreJackson man charged with murder one
One man dead, two wounded in fatal shooting in gym lobby of basketball game. by Danny Wade A shooting at a Humboldt basketball game has left one dead and two others wounded. The altercation took place last Tuesday night during the Vikings vs North Side Indians game at Humboldt Jr./Sr. High School. Humboldt City Schools…
Read MoreSheriff’s Santas
Deputies handing out Christmas salutations by Danny Wade Unsuspecting drivers in Gibson County are being pulled over by Gibson County sheriff’s deputies each year. But in December, instead of writing tickets, the deputies are doing good deeds, handing out $4,000 worth of gift certificates that can be used at dozens of businesses throughout the county.…
Read MoreCarr, McNeal face off in runoff election
by Katrina Smith Election night was a big night in the city of Humboldt. The citizens took to the polls on November 2 and political hopefuls were anxious to see the results. The three candidates, Leon McNeal, Lenford Carr and Mrs. Yahweh faced off for the Ward 2 alderman seat. Carr received the most votes…
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