On November 16 at 5:03 p.m., officers of the Humboldt Police Department were dispatched to North 18th Ave. in reference to a domestic assault with injuries. Upon arrival, officers found Jennifer C. Barr, a 45-year-old white female of Humboldt, deceased. Also located at the scene was Monte Cortez Taylor, a 37-year-old black male from Humboldt.…

by Danny Wade The Humboldt School Board met last Thursday evening in a calm, collective manner. As opposed to the board’s October meeting, this meeting had no fireworks, no one resigned from the board and no one walked out of the meeting. As the meeting began, board member Leon McNeal motioned to amend the agenda…

The Three Way city board will remain the same after two incumbent candidates ran unopposed in the November 6 election. Mayor Larry Sanders will serve a second term. Sanders won his first term as mayor of Three Way in 2014, running against former incumbent mayor, James “Jimmy” Hill and contender George Baker. In 2014, Sanders…

by Danny Wade With Christmas just a few weeks away, many people have already begun their shopping. Some started last year, the day after Christmas. Others pick up a few items throughout the year. This Saturday, November 10, is the perfect time to purchase gifts for almost everyone on your shopping list at Holiday Mart.…

by Danny Wade When people drive down the city streets, it doesn’t take long to see a business, home or some other building flying an American flag. Often times, these flags are either not being displayed improperly or no flag is on the pole. This prompted Lt. Curtis Baxter of the Humboldt Police Department to…

  by Danny Wade A group of highly trained individuals are putting their best foot forward to create even better training. Members of the Humboldt Police Officers Association (HPOA) plan to build an obstacle training course at their property on Bledsoe Rd. in Humboldt. Humboldt police officers, Devin Kesterson and Derek Way are spearheading the…

  by Danny Wade Soon two policemen will have new rides after the city board approved purchasing two new SUVs for the Humboldt Police Department. Mayor Marvin Sikes opened sealed bids for SUVs submitted by Gene Langley Ford, Lonnie Cobb Ford and Humboldt Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for two different versions of vehicles. One is…