by Mindy East Humboldt city schools celebrated Black History Month last week with programs at each elementary school. Students showcased Black American History proudly, whether it was through black musicians or the freedom riders. The celebration began at Stigall Primary School Thursday afternoon.  The theme for their program was “Music for the Soul”. Classes…

Tyson locating here responsible for upsurge of construction by Danny Wade For those driving in and around Humboldt, you might have noticed the skyline looking a little different. Construction cranes can be seen at multiple locations. All of these cranes have something to do with Tyson Foods coming to town. The Tyson feed mill located…

by Danny Wade Students at Humboldt Jr./Sr. High School received a history lesson like no other. Last Wednesday, Joan Trumpauer Mulholland visited students and told her story of her first-hand experiences of the racial hatred in the 1960s. Her son, Loki, helped with images and videos played on the screen in the Thomas Boykin Gymnasium…

Davidsons took over in 1973 to run family business by Danny Wade One of Humboldt’s staple businesses on Main St. will soon be closing its doors. Peoples Furniture Company will cease daily operations the end of March. Owners Harry and Lyla Dee Davidson, who have owned and operated the furniture store for decades, plan to…

by Danny Wade During last week’s Humboldt Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting, board members received a copy of the city’s 2018-19 fiscal year audit report. Mayor Marvin Sikes presented the report for discussion and approval. Matt Wood of Alexander Thompson and Arnold CPAs went over several highlights of the report. He said it was…

Utility company does so much behind the scenes by Danny Wade In a little over two months, Humboldt’s pride and joy will be in full swing. The West Tennessee Strawberry Festival will be here before you know it. Last week, festival president, Betty Langley, announced this year’s dedication. In fact, there will be two dedications…

Hatchery could be ready by May     by Danny Wade May in Humboldt is always all about strawberries. But June this year might be all about the chirping of baby chicks. The Tyson Foods hatchery should be ready to operate by the end of May and possibly have chicks as early as June. Tyson…

Board will seek applications on their own   by Danny Wade The Humboldt School Board meeting last Thursday evening had its ups and downs. But for the most part, the meeting was productive and was civil. Prior to the beginning of the meeting, Humboldt Mayor Marvin Sikes administered the oath of office to newly elected…

Portion of GC Industrial Park to be designated for business growth   by Danny Wade Humboldt City Board members heard from members of the Humboldt Industrial Board last Monday evening about plans to bring new businesses to Humboldt. Tommy Goodrum of the Humboldt Industrial Board and Kingsley Brock, Gibson County director of economic development, made…