Grand Jury returns 91 true bills
The Humboldt Law Court Grand Jury met on January 3, 2018 with 28 defendants and returning 91 true bills. They are: Anyabwile Nosakhere Kuthakwakulu – driving while license revoked – 2nd or subsequent, vehicles/street cars stop at all stop signs, registration expired, financial responsibility law Daniel Shawn Donahoe – driving while license suspended – 2nd…
Read MoreYear in Review, 2017
Take a look back at some to the biggest headlines and news of 2017 from the pages of the Humboldt Chronicle. Over 1,500 jobs coming! Tyson to locate in county industrial park The biggest news to hit Gibson County in decades was announced in November. Tyson Foods will build a new plant at the Gibson…
Read MoreGibson County Relay for Life events to merge into one
Relay for Life will consolidate events in 2018. There will be just one Relay for Life event in Gibson County for 2018. Relay for Life events are the largest source of income for the American Cancer Society. This coming year, the events for Humboldt, Medina, Milan, Gibson North, and Trenton will all be merged together…
Read MoreJohnson wins runoff
by Danny Wade The final slot for Humboldt’s election has been filled. Incumbent Terry Johnson defeated Thomas Red Porter in Tuesday’s runoff election. During the November 7 city elections, Johnson, Porter and Bobby Barnett were all seeking the Ward 1 school board seat. None of the candidates received a majority of the votes. This pitted…
Read MoreHumboldt officials to be sworn into office
by Danny Wade With Christmas in the rearview mirror and New Years straight ahead, Humboldt leaders will move forward with business as usual. The mayor and all five aldermen will be sworn into office. The swearing in ceremony will be held New Year’s Day, January 1, 2018 at 10 a.m. at the Humboldt Senior Citizens…
Read MoreChristmas Parade returns to Humboldt
by Danny Wade For the first time in many years, a Christmas Parade was held in Humboldt. Thanks to the Thomas and Epperson families, Humboldt enjoyed its first Christmas Parade in decades. Members of the two families invited all the churches in the area to participate and many did last Saturday morning. The parade began…
Read MoreMarmilu takes organic farming to higher level
by Danny Wade A local farm that raises livestock is taking organic farming to an entire new level. To use an oxymoron, this is organic farming on steroids. Marmilu Farms near Fruitland is owned and operated by Caleb and Betsy Curlin. They raise cattle, chickens, pigs, sheep and goats. The farm is only 25 acres…
Read MoreFirefighters save St. James Baptist from being total loss
by Lori Cathey and Danny Wade A fire at a local church had emergency crews working for hours in frigid conditions last Saturday night. With temperatures in the 20s, the Humboldt Fire Department was dispatched at 9:18 p.m. to 701 Main Street to a fire at St. James Baptist Church. Crews arriving on the scene…
Read MoreRunoff election set next Tuesday
Johnson, Porter square off for final school board position by Danny Wade The final piece of the puzzle for the 2017 city elections will be decided next week. On November 7, the mayor, all five aldermen and three of the school board members were elected. One school board race for Ward 1 between incumbent Terry…
Read MoreHumboldt welcomes Christmas
by Danny Wade Last week, as November came to an end and December rolled in, Humboldt welcomed the Christmas season. Santa Claus, Christmas trees and holiday bargains rang in the season with a cheer. Thursday night was the annual lighting of the Christmas tree celebration. The past few years, Bailey Park had been the setting.…
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