Farmer passes at 93 years
Editor’s note: Calvin Farmer passed away last week at the age of 93. His obituary is on page 5. He was truly a pioneer for Humboldt and Gibson County. Below is an article from February of 2011 I had the honor of writing about a wonderful man who did so much good in his life.…
Read MoreLavorn Jones celebrates 100 years
by Danny Wade It was a cold winter’s day back in 1919 when a little girl was born in Arkansas. Last week that little girl turned 100 years old. Lavorn Jones celebrated her 100th birthday on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. A bouquet of red roses was sitting on the coffee table in her living room.…
Read MoreCourage Under Fire
A Special Section honoring the Humboldt Fire Department Click the cover above to view!
Read MoreCity board hold first meeting of year
by Danny Wade After not having a regular meeting since December 10 of last year, the Humboldt Board of Mayor and Alderman had a lengthy agenda to tackle. The November accounts payable report was up for approval. As always, Alderman Bob Pruett had questions on several line items. One item, an overage in the Public…
Read MoreColvin going into TSSAA Hall of Fame
by Steve Short Tommy Colvin, former girls basketball coach at Humboldt High School, will be among nine new inductees in the TSSAA Hall of Fame Class of 2019. He also had coaching stints at University School of Jackson, Trenton Peabody and most recently Crockett County. TSSAA made the announcement Thursday. Nine new members will be…
Read MoreBreakfast with the Mayor a hit
by Danny Wade When Humboldt Mayor Marvin Sikes was preparing to address Humboldt citizens last week, he said 2018 was a very unique year for the city of Humboldt. Mayor Sikes spoke to dozens of community members Thursday morning during the annual Breakfast with the Mayor. The breakfast, sponsored by the Humboldt Chamber of Commerce,…
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Jeremy Mike Simmons
Jeremy Mike Simmons, 40, of Cody, Wyo. left this world to be with his Lord on January 14, 2019 in Denver, Colo. He fought courageously to stay on this earth, but his path has taken him to a better place. He amazed everyone with his strength and will. Mr. Simmons could learn to do anything…
Read MoreHumboldt Rescue Squad to celebrate 30 years
by Danny Wade A group of men and women that have dedicated their lives to saving lives is celebrating 30 years of service to Humboldt and the surrounding area. Humboldt Area Rescue Squad has been working many types of accidents, providing medical and public assistance for three decades. The celebration will take place Saturday,…
Read MoreMarchers brave cold to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
by Brittan Pyron A small crowd of Humboldtians braved the cold Monday morning to gather in celebration of Martin Luther King Day. Temperatures were below 30 degrees but that did not stop this crowd from completing its annual march from Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church to the Municipal Building, where a short wreath laying…
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