Martial Arts, former Humboldtan enrolling students
by Mindy East Those in Humboldt and surrounding areas who are interested in self defense classes are in luck. A new martial arts, self defense class is being offered in Humboldt. GNK Defense, owned and operated by former Humboldtan Jason Walters, is holding classes at the Opera House in downtown Humboldt. Classes are held once…
Read MoreThree Way Board to honor late Mayor Hill
City donates to fire department for plaque honoring Three Way’s first mayor and former fire captain, Jimmy Hill. With the passing of former Three Way Mayor Jimmy Hill, city officials decided to do something to commemorate his legacy. Last week during the Three Way Board of Mayor and Aldermen, the board voted to make a…
Read MoreCity board approves police hires, rezoning
Central Ave. properties now zoned for general business, opening possibilities for commercial development, creating new jobs by Danny Wade The Humboldt Police Department has two new people on staff after the city board approved two new hires. The Humboldt Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to hire a new officer and a full-time dispatcher. During…
Read MoreHouse fire turns tragic
by Danny Wade A house fire last week turned tragic when firefighters found a person inside who was deceased. On Wednesday, February 25 around 2:45 p.m., Humboldt Fire Department responded to a fire on 21st Ave. “The house was fully involved with smoke and flames,” Fire Chief Chester Owens said when firemen got to the…
Read MoreRaise the roof – HJSHS roof nears completion
Hail damage covered by school insurance, HJSHS projected finished this month. East Elementary next up for new roof installation. by Danny Wade When a hailstorm hit parts of Humboldt last year, many businesses and houses were affected. Two schools, Humboldt Jr./Sr. High School and East Elementary School, both receive substantial roof damage. Luckily, insurance on…
Read MoreMICHAEL W. MACKIE
MICHAEL W. MACKIE Michael W. Mackie, 69 of Franklin, Tenn., passed away February 28, 2021. Mr. Mackie was born in Nashville and married Gail, the love of his life on September 27, 1980. With Gail at his side, his career and adventures blossomed. From Nashville, San Antonio, Dallas/Fort Worth, to San Francisco Bay Area, he…
Read MoreCharles “Papa Chuck” Edward Samples
Charles “Papa Chuck” Edward Samples Funeral services for Mr. Charles “Papa Chuck” Edward Samples, 63, were held at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 1, 2021 in the Shelton-Hunt Funeral Home chapel with Dr. Ernesto Choico officiating. Visitation was Monday from 5 p.m. until service time. Burial was in the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers…
Read MoreMelda C. Scroggins
Melda C. Scroggins Funeral services for Mrs. Melda C. Scroggins, 83, were held at 2 p.m., Sunday, February 28, 2021 at the Shelton Funeral Home chapel. Burial followed in Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation was held from 4 until 8 p.m., Saturday, February 27, 2021 at the funeral home. All services followed appropriate social distancing protocols, with…
Read MoreChronicle contest receives dozens of entries
by Danny Wade When Mother Nature decided West Tennessee needed some snow, she did not play around. She dumped as much as a foot of snow in some areas. Here in the Humboldt area, there was anywhere from six to 10 inches of the white stuff. This made for hazardous driving conditions, causing schools to…
Read MoreHamilton among 21 ladies honored
Women of Impact honors those dedicated to their communities, raising awareness of women’s No. 1 health risk, heart disease by Danny Wade February is American Heart month and the American Heart Association is honoring 21 West Tennessee women with a new initiative, Women of Impact. According to a press release, Leaders Credit Union and the…
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