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City board accepts Chief Ellis’ resignation, Assistant Chief Buchanan appointed interim chief
by Danny Wade During last week’s Humboldt City Board meeting, board members were confronted with a major decision that will impact the entire city. Humboldt Police Chief Rob Ellis officially turned in his resignation. Chief Ellis had made it known he would be retiring in April but officially turned in his resignation, which was…
Read MoreChief Signs Off
Ellis retiring after illustrious career by Danny Wade Humboldt’s top lawman will be signing off in the near future. Police Chief Rob Ellis submitted a letter of resignation and retirement to Mayor Marvin Sikes last week. With almost 30 years as a Humboldt policeman, Chief Ellis’ last day will be April 20. “I started in…
Read MoreBongards’ expansion well underway
by Danny Wade A local factory is in the midst of a major expansion. Bondards’ Creameries is increasing its capacity and adding new jobs. Brent Jewett, vice president of Process Cheese Operations, said the project is coming along nicely. Jewett said the company had hoped to complete the construction by June. But due to the…
Read MoreBoyd opens campaign headquarters in West Tennessee
GIBSON COUNTY ATTENDEES – Gibson County was well represented last Saturday morning at the grand opening for gubernatorial candidate, Randy Boyd’s new campaign headquarters in Jackson, Tenn. Among those attending are (upper photo, from left) Jackson Police Chief Julian Wiser, Gibson Co. Sheriff Paul Thomas, Randy Boyd, Milan Mayor B.W. Beasley and Medina Assistant Police…
Read MoreKustoff address Rotarians with Washington update
Congressional Visit by Danny Wade The Humboldt Rotary Club had the honor and pleasure of having Congressman David Kustoff as their featured speaker last Friday. It has been a long-standing Rotary tradition to have the sitting congressman address the club at the beginning of the year. Kustoff represents the 8th Congressional District. Kustoff, who hails…
Read MoreGun threat at school a hoax
Last Tuesday, the Humboldt Police Department released a statement on an alleged gun threat to be carried out at Humboldt Jr./Sr. High School. Humboldt City Schools put out a press release on Sunday, February 18 stating there was a threat on an anonymous social media post of a student bringing a gun to school on…
Read MorePolice investigating gun threat at school
by Danny Wade The threat of someone bringing a gun to a local school has school officials and police taking proactive measures to assure the safety of the students and faculty. The threat came from an anonymous post on social media. In a press release from Humboldt City Schools put out Sunday, the administration was…
Read MoreSchool board at odds over funding
by Danny Wade The Humboldt School Board had major decisions to make last Thursday during the February 16 meeting. There were two big issues that were on the table, both dealing with funding. Renovations ongoing at the old Jr. high auditorium have run slightly over the original budget by approximately $13,000. Last month director of…
Read MoreTyson to purchase grain elevator operations
Humboldt, Dyer, Kenton granaries part of Tyson plan As part of its continued expansion in western Tennessee, a subsidiary of Tyson Foods, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to purchase three commercial grain elevators from the Grain Group of The Andersons, Inc. The elevators are located in Humboldt, Dyer and Kenton, Tenn. and will support…
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