Going Once, Twice, Sold     by Danny Wade Who doesn’t like to find bargains these days? Everyone wants to find good deals. How would you like to find these good deals while helping out local students? If so, the annual Humboldt FFA Alumni Auction and BBQ is the place to be Saturday. Once again,…

by Danny Wade Will Humboldt City Schools soon be looking for a new leader? After Thursday night’s school board meeting, a contract extension for the director of schools is up in the air. Dr. Versie Hamlett’s contract is set to expire June 20, 2020. Typically, the early part of the final year of the superintendent’s…

by Mindy East If you have ever been around a ball field, then you must know or heard of Herman Newell. At 76 years young, Newell is still playing softball for a senior league in Jackson. His team, Denton’s Carpet One, recently won the championship in their age bracket. Newell said his team was marked…

by Danny Wade Time is running out for anyone who would like to be a school board member. The deadline to qualify to be on the November ballot is this week. Gibson County Administrator of Elections Julieanne Hart said petitions must be turned in and verified by noon on Thursday, August 15. Petitions are available…

  by Mindy East Humboldt Chamber Executive Director Amanda Love has a huge heart for her small-town and wants to see Humboldt thrive. Recently she has orchestrated a farmers market at Bailey Park location on 22nd Ave. every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings. Love jokingly said she started it for herself but added there is…

Continued Progress   Politicians, dignitaries, guests and residents turned out for a ceremony last Saturday morning. The city of Three Way held a ground breaking ceremony for their new city hall building. The ground breaking took place at the Three Way Municipal Complex. The new city hall will be constructed next to Pine Hill Park.…

The Humboldt Chronicle is proud to announce Stephen Russell has joined the staff as the new sports writer/photographer. Russell’s duties will be covering Humboldt High School and Humboldt Jr. High School sports, as well as other sporting events. Russell, who admits he’s a sports-aholic, is eager to hit the ground running. Luckily, his full time…

by Mindy East The Humboldt Police Department is on board with helping students in the Humboldt City School System this year. With the tax-free holiday this past weekend, the HPD thought it was the perfect time the host their first ever “Pack the Patrol Car”. The police department knew there was a need for back…

  by Danny Wade The Humboldt City Board meeting last week hit a speed bump before the meeting ever got started. Typically, board meetings are held in the courtroom on the second floor of the Municipal Building. Unfortunately, court was still in session when the 5:15 p.m. meeting was to begin. A quick change of…