Forbes returns to her newspaper roots
People around Gibson County will be seeing a familiar face very soon. Kim Forbes is returning to her newspaper roots in the county. “It’s good to be back home,” Forbes said of her first week back. “I’m looking forward to continuing the relationships I have with my clients and look forward to meeting new clients.”…
Read MoreMargaret Lankford Gauldin
Margaret Lankford Gauldin, 93 of Humboldt, died September 19, 2020 at Humboldt Nursing Home. She was born on November 30, 1926 in Jackson, Tenn. to the late Joseph Milton and Mai Russell Lankford. Mrs. Gauldin was a long-time resident of Humboldt where she was an active member of First Evangelical Presbyterian Church. She was a…
Read MoreWindell Calvin Allen
Windell Calvin Allen, 80, died at his home on September 18, 2020. Mr. Allen was born on the banks of the Caddo River in Bismarck, Ark., August 27, 1940, to the late Calvin Lester Allen, Jr. and Mary Maxine Hardage Chambers. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Patricia, the mother…
Read MorePaving… coming to a street near you
by Danny Wade It’s been years, possibly decades since Humboldt streets have been repaved and there’s one reason only—it’s expensive, very expensive. This is the reason Mayor Marvin Sikes has not had paving as a priority. But when Governor Bill Lee announced Tennessee cities would receive state stimulus money, Mayor Sikes was pleasantly…
Read MoreGibson Co. Industrial Park water tower near completion
1.5-million gallon tank will supply Tyson Foods processing plant at Gibson County Industrial Park on the northern end of Humboldt. by Danny Wade One piece of the puzzle to bring in 1,600 jobs to Gibson County is well on its way to completion. The 1.5-million gallon water tower being erected at the Gibson County Industrial…
Read MoreWilliam M. Johnson
William M. Johnson William Marvin (Bill) Johnson was born in Sparta, Tenn. June 12, 1936, the younger son of Ammon Estes Johnson and Mary Margaret Hill Johnson. Mr. Johnson passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Sunday, September 13. He was preceded in death by his parents; and older brother, Robert Hill Johnson.…
Read MoreDouglas Gray Parker Jr.
Douglas Gray Parker Jr. Mr. Doug Parker, 80, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020 at St. Thomas Midtown in Nashville, Tenn. He was born into a naval family on March 3, 1940, in Pensacola, Fla., son of the late Capt. Douglas G. Parker and Mary Klopp Parker. This began a life full of adventure. He…
Read MoreOne dead, three facing murder charges in California
by Danny Wade Two Humboldt men and one Trenton man are facing murder charges in California. According to the San Bernardino California Sheriff’s Department, Troy Qushun Agnew, 24, and Terrence Donnell Pirtle, 20, of Humboldt, Tenn. and Jordan Damon Patrick, 20, of Trenton, Tenn. (formerly of Humboldt) are in custody, charged with murder, attempted murder…
Read MoreStar still shining, Bradford taking basketball career to next phase
Former Viking standout, Mr. Basketball winner Desonta Bradford named ETSU assistant for player development by Danny Wade One of Humboldt’s favorite sons is still at it, making a name for himself. Desonta Bradford continues to achieve in his basketball career and was named assistant for player development with his alma mater East Tennessee State University.…
Read MoreBrown named HJSHS principal
by Danny Wade Humboldt Jr./Sr. High School has a new but familiar face leading the school. Carla Brown is the new principal. Interim Superintendent Lillian Shelton recently hired Brown as principal. She takes over for Jason Newman, who was transferred to East Elementary School. Even though this is a new position for Brown, she is…
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