John Dick Davis
John Dick Davis John Davis passed away Monday, July 13, 2020, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital after a brief illness. A private family visitation was held. A public graveside service with military honors was held on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, 6 p.m. at Hopewell Cemetery near Medina, Tenn. Mr. Davis was born in Lexington, Tenn.…
Read MoreShelton named interim superintendent
by Danny Wade It was almost 10 months to the day when Humboldt School Board members voted 3-2 to not offer director of schools, Dr. Versie Hamlett, a contract extension. Her contract ended June 30, 2020. Now, 10 months later, an interim superintendent has been named. Monday morning, Lillian Shelton was voted interim superintendent 3-2…
Read MoreSupporting children, Toys for Tots provides toys, books, games during pandemic
Boys & Girls Club, Rotary Club of Humboldt, Englewood Baptist partner to distribute toys. by Danny Wade Three community-minded organizations came together last week with a plan to offer area children something to help spend their time during the COVID pandemic. The Boys & Girls Club of Humboldt, the Rotary Club of Humboldt and Englewood…
Read MoreJohnnie Laverne Gilmore Nicholas
Johnnie Laverne Gilmore Nicholas Mrs. Johnnie Laverne Gilmore Nicholas “Big John” died peacefully at her home on the Space Coast in Palm Shores, Fla., on June 16, 2020, at the age of 90. Mrs. Nicholas was born in Dyer, Tenn. to Bertie G. and Bessie DeFoe Gilmore on September 10, 1929. After her father’s death…
Read MoreJames Donald Arnold
James Donald Arnold Funeral services for Mr. Don Arnold were held 1 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 2020, in the chapel of Replogle-Lawrence Funeral Home with Bro. Tommy Stutts and Gerry Brittain officiating. Burial followed in Parkburg Cemetery in Pinson, Tenn. Mr. Arnold, 69, passed away July 10, 2020, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was…
Read MoreThree Way Board hold first meeting in new city hall
Board members, audience use social distancing measures for safety Monday, July 6, 2020 was a day in history for a local community. The city of Three Way Board of Mayor and Aldermen held their first official board meeting in the new city hall. Mayor Larry Sanders, along with aldermen Danny Wade and Mary Ann Tremblay,…
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Read MoreThomas Harold Pinkley Sr.
Thomas Harold Pinkley Sr. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, private family services will be held for Mr. Thomas Harold Pinkley Sr. Mr. Pinkley, 90, a retired agent of State Farm Insurance, member of the Humboldt Lions Club, past member of the Humboldt School Board, Past President of the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival, member and longtime deacon…
Read MoreWayne Richard Hamilton
Wayne Richard Hamilton A graveside service with Military Honors, with appropriate social distancing protocols as recommended by the CDC and the state of Tennessee, for Wayne Richard Hamilton, 73, were held in Oak Grove Methodist Church Cemetery on Monday July 6, 2020 at 4 p.m. with Jonathan Criswell, pastor of Eldad Baptist Church officiating. Visitation with…
Read MoreNo new taxes, Humboldt board approves 2020-21 city budget
Property tax rate remains same at $2.73, five-percent raise for all city employees by Danny Wade Humboldt property owners should be pleased that their taxes will not go up this year. Last week, the Humboldt Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the second reading of the budget ordinance. The city’s fiscal year 2020-21 budget keeps…
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