Hoodoo exhibit on museum display
by Danny Wade new exhibit is on display at the Humboldt History Museum in downtown Humboldt. The exhibit, with African roots of Hoodoo and its folklore, will run through mid-January. Museum curator Trey Lynch is thrilled to have the exhibit for people to see. Lynch said to check the museum’s Facebook page for dates and…
Read MoreVeterans Honored
Parade, program highlights Veterans Day by Danny Wade Humboldt rolled out the red carpet for area veterans last Thursday with a parade and a special program, honoring them for their service to their country. Main Street was briefly closed at 10 a.m. for the parade, which began near the fire station and ended…
Read MoreVeterans Day program, parade slated Thursday
by Katrina Smith “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America,” are words that are uttered in schools, sporting events and patriotic events across the world. The pledge of allegiance is a solemn oath of commitment to the U.S. The flag is a symbol that is associated with freedom and the…
Read MoreMayor Wins By Landslide
Marvin Sikes pulls 75% of votes Carr, McNeal to faceoff in runoff election for Ward 1 Alderman position by Danny Wade The voters of Humboldt have spoken. And they spoke out at the tops of their lungs with a resounding voice by re-electing Marvin Sikes as their mayor for another term as mayor of Humboldt.…
Read More$1M Grant
Grant funds to update city parks by Danny Wade How far does $1-million go? When it comes to upgrading city parks, it goes a long way but maybe not as far as one might think. The city of Humboldt has finalized plans to renovate five park areas in Humboldt and submitted those plans to the…
Read MoreTrunk or treat back on this year
by Danny Wade Halloween is this week. Ghosts and goblins will be out and about going door to door trick or treating. But some parents are skeptical about sending their little ones to houses of people they do not know. For those looking for a safe way to enjoy Halloween, mark October 30 on your…
Read MoreHumboldt receives $150,000 grant
Grant funds available for downtown businesses to update store fronts by Danny Wade Humboldt businesses may be getting a facelift after the announcement was made by the state of Tennessee last Thursday. Humboldt will receive $150,000 to be used to update downtown businesses’ facades. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community…
Read MoreCarr seeking Ward 2 alderman position
The following is a paid political announcement. Lenford Carr is announcing his candidacy for Humboldt alderman of Ward 2 in the upcoming November 2 city election. Carr has many years of experience serving the citizens of Humboldt and Gibson County in several capacities. He served on the Humboldt Board of Education for 30 years and…
Read MoreBand Booster Club making a comeback
by Danny Wade The Humboldt Jr./Sr. High School band program just got a boost after school board members took action last Thursday evening. The October 7 meeting may have been small but three important agenda items were addressed, including restarting the Band Booster Club. Board member Terry Johnson was unable to attend the school board…
Read MoreFacing attempted murder charges
On October 10, officers with the Humboldt Police Department were dispatched to South Side Deli in reference to a subject that had been shot. The subject, a 31-year-old black male from Humboldt, was found with a non-life threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital by EMS for treatment. After an investigation, it was…
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