Coach Boykin passes at 66
Basketball Sorrow by Danny Wade Humboldt has lost another favorite son. Legendary basketball coach, Thomas Boykin, passed away Saturday, June 23 at Vanderbilt Medical Center at the age of 66. Boykin leaves his wife of 33 years, Lucy, and son Donvinnie. Over a 40-year career, Boykin coached and mentored hundreds of Humboldt kids of all…
Read MoreVanderbilt LifeFlight opens in Humboldt
by Danny Wade Vanderbilt LifeFlight is officially open for business in Humboldt. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held last Tuesday marking the day. The air ambulance service is on site at Humboldt Municipal Airport that includes a hanger for the helicopter including a service area, and living quarters for the flight crew and mechanics. “This…
Read MoreLangley selected general chairman
by Danny Wade The 81st annual West Tennessee Strawberry Festival concluded a little over a month ago. But that hasn’t stopped Festival President Chelsea Caraway from moving forward to next year’s festival. This week Caraway proudly announced Betty Allen Langley will serve as festival general chairman of the 82nd WTSF. Caraway, who is a schoolteacher,…
Read MoreHadley’s keen eye for details earns excellence award
City recognized 11th year in a row by Danny Wade The city of Humboldt recently received notification of earning an award for financial reporting. Humboldt Mayor Marvin Sikes is proud of the award and gives credit where credit is due to city treasurer, Kim Hadley. Hadley is the city’s certified municipal financial officer and through…
Read MoreCity board approves first reading of budget ordinance
by Danny Wade Humboldt citizens will not see their city property taxes increased in the upcoming fiscal year after the city board approved the first reading of Ordinance 2018-02, adopting the 2018-19 city budget. A second reading must be approved before the ordinance is passed. Aldermen were given a budget summary sheet that highlighted some…
Read MoreEmergency medical kits donated
Stop the Bleed by Danny Wade Humboldt police received a nice donation last week. Each officer will now have medical kits to use on site in case of an emergency. Jeremy Lansing, of WATCH7, is using federal funding to build kits that are donated to police departments. “The White House started the initiative, Stop the…
Read MoreThree new principals named to Humboldt staff
Newman to lead HJSHS, Doaks promoted at East and Coleman to head Stigall Dr. Versie R. Hamlett, director of schools, is pleased to announce the appointment of new school administration. Jason Newman has been selected as the new Humboldt Jr./Sr. High School principal, Brittanie Doaks will serve as the new East Elementary School principal, and…
Read MoreKeep on fighting
by Logan Watson Cancer survivors from all across Gibson County came together Saturday night to support one another in their fight against a dreaded disease that has touched countless lives in Gibson County. The first annual Gibson County Relay for Life was held Saturday night at the Milan City Park, benefitting the American Cancer…
Read MoreRemembering Coach Po
Legendary coach Jim Poteete passes at 83 by Danny Wade Humboldt lost one its most beloved sons last week. Legendary coach Jim Poteete passed away last Wednesday morning. Practically everyone who lives in or has lived in Humboldt over the past 40-plus years either knew or knew of Coach Po. When word of his…
Read MorePrincipals resign; Shivley retires, Willis accepts new job
Charlotte Shivley by Danny Wade After a career that spans over four decades, a Humboldt educator is calling it quits. East Elementary School principal, Charlotte Shivley announced her retirement recently. Shivley has been in the education field for 41 years, the past eight at East. “I never thought I would get past 30 years,” Shivley…
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