Mayor Marvin Sikes… We have no authority over the board of education. by Danny Wade When news hit the stands of another lawsuit against City of Humboldt Board of Education, some took to social media with their thoughts. Some of those comments were aimed at Humboldt Mayor Marvin Sikes. Mayor Sikes wanted to set the…

Shelton, McNeal, board of education named as defendants in principal’s transfer/demotion complaint lawsuit by Danny Wade Just when it was reported that a lawsuit against the Humboldt School Board had been settled out of court, another case has come to light. This time, former Humboldt Jr./Sr. High School principal, Jason Newman, has filed a complaint.…

is adding to his resume. Come this fall, in addition to being a fashion model, celebrity wardrobe stylist, creative director, entrepreneur and philanthropist, he will also be an author. The West Tennessee native will release his first book, “R.E.V.E.A.L” this fall. “R.E.V.E.A.L” will be an anthology that will cover a number of emotional moments and issues that…

Hamlett, Morrison reap reward from city, school board actions by Danny Wade The city of Humboldt has twice been hit hard over the past several months with lawsuits. Although the city is the entity being sued, the fact is, elected boards are responsible for both of these lawsuits. First, it was former city inspector John…

Church donates over 40,000 lbs. of food by Danny Wade A wonderful thing happened last week at a local non-profit. A truckload of food arrived as a church donation. Thursday morning bright and early, the 18-wheeler had arrived overnight at Helping Hand of Humboldt and was ready to be unloaded. The truck reached its destination…

After an investigation into a shooting in Bailey Park, an arrest warrant has been issued. Jaquez Reed has been identified as the shooter and is facing two counts of attempted first degree murder and possess firearm with intent to go armed during a dangerous felony. According to the warrant, on August 8, 2020, HPD began…

  by Danny Wade   A solemn call comes over the emergency scanner Thursday afternoon at 1:15, “Rescue 101 will be 10-7, 101 to 102, I’m coming home.” This was the final call made for Earl Privitt as he was laid to rest in Rose Hill Cemetery last Friday. He passed away Monday, August 10.…

McNeal asked to postpone until after Labor Day, Johnson suggested to delay two weeks by Danny Wade School began as scheduled last Friday. But three days prior, the possibility of not opening schools was up in the air when members of the Humboldt School Board suggested postponing the opening. During the school board’s August 4…