HCS book program approved
by Danny Wade Humboldt City Schools is participating in a program designed to help the youngest readers get off to a good start. The Early Literacy Book Delivery program is set to begin by the end of the year. Humboldt City Schools’ Federal Programs Director Jennifer Roten, under the guidance of interim Superintendent Lillian Shelton,…
Read MoreSplit board approves rezoning property
by Danny Wade Who would have thought rezoning a property would cause such an uproar? The residents of Bradford Acre, that’s who. During a public hearing held prior to last week’s Humboldt Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting, 30-plus people attended to let their voices be heard. Most of those attending were not in favor…
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Exchange Club to host Veterans Day parade, program
by Mindy East The show must go on when it comes to honoring our veterans. They sacrificed so much for our country and truly deserve the recognition. When the CDC guidelines went into effect back in March most people didn’t think too far ahead, but Exchange Club President Elna Blankenship did. Her first thought was…
Read More$544k of meth seized
Drug Task Force Director Johnie Carter says that a Humboldt man is in custody after agents arrested him for receiving a large shipment of methamphetamine – ice. On October 23, agents with the West Tennessee Drug Task Force received information from a shipping company that they had identified a dangerous package that they believed contained…
Read MoreMorning Mingle returns to downtown
First Mingle since February due to COVID pandemic by Mindy East The Humboldt Chamber of Commerce held their first Morning Mingle since the pandemic Friday morning at the Coffee Shop. With it being the first “mingle” since February, a good-sized crowd turned out for the event. Most came to catch up with area business men…
Read MoreTie Breaker
Mayor breaks tie after 2-2 vote to rezone property by Danny Wade For one Humboldt property owner seeking to have his land rezoned, the second time’s a charm. But, before it is rezoned, it will take a third vote. The Humboldt Board of Mayor and Aldermen met last week on Monday, October 12. Once again, an ordinance to…
Read MoreBobby Joe Stewart
Bobby Joe Stewart Mr. Bobby Joe Stewart, a 84 of Atwood, Tenn., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 11, 2020 surrounded by loving family and friends at his home. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Friday, October 16, 2020, at Friendship Baptist Church near Medina with Bro. Landon Mason and Bro. Alan…
Read MoreLanny Rex Warrington
Lanny Rex Warrington Mr. Lanny Rex Warrington, 83 of Trenton, Tenn., passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 15, 1937 in Bath Springs, Tenn. to the late Tom Warrington and Melvin Turner Warrington. Mr. Warrington was a retired farmer, avid hunter and fisherman…
Read MoreRodney Alan Wallsmith
Rodney Alan Wallsmith Rodney Alan Wallsmith, 73 of Humboldt, Tenn., died Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Mr. Wallsmith was born July 3, 1947 in Humboldt. He attended U.T. Martin. He worked for many years at GMAC in Paducah, Ky. and Memphis, Tenn. There he met his wife of 47 years,…
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