Young off Humboldt city ballot
City utility employees can’t be aldermen by Danny Wade A local candidate running for city alderman will not have his name on the ballot in November. Jerry Young, who was seeking the Ward 3 alderman seat, was forced to withdraw his name. It was questioned whether Young, as an employee of Humboldt Utilities, could qualify…
Read MoreNew city sidewalks may link parks, school
by Danny Wade When the Humboldt City Board met last week, only three board members attended, barely having enough for a quorum. Board members Bob Pruett and James Shivers were unable to attend. The board’s first item of business was approving the second reading of Ordinance 2017-05 to rename a portion of Vine St. between…
Read MoreFrisbee, Langley, Steve’s, Trimmer, Culpepper among chamber honorees
by Danny Wade Hundreds of Humboldt chamber members, guests and dignitaries enjoyed a wonderful evening at the annual Humboldt Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet. This year’s banquet was held at The Venue at Twin Oaks last Thursday evening. The banquet included dinner and a silent auction followed by the awards ceremony. Chamber president, Dustin Twyman,…
Read MoreHoliday Mart changes hands
by Danny Wade Holiday Mart in Humboldt has become a tradition over the past decade plus. The Humboldt Business Women’s Club biggest fundraiser kept growing and growing each year. This year Holiday Mart will have a new civic club overseeing the Humboldt event. Junior Auxiliary of Humboldt will adopt Holiday Mart. “We have several projects…
Read MoreJimmy Wayne Bradford
Jimmy Wayne Bradford, 75, of Gibson, Tenn was in the care of Medina Funeral Home where a visitation was held 5-8 p.m. Sunday, September 24, 2017. A funeral service was held 2 p.m. Monday, September 25, 2017 at the funeral home with a burial following at White Rose Cemetery in Gibson. Mr. Bradford was born January…
Read MoreLaura Marie Hayes
Funeral services for Laura Marie Hayes, 86, were held Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Shelton-Hunt Funeral Home with Kenny Perry and Bill Brown officiating. Burial followed in Rose Hill Cemetery in Humboldt. Visitation with the family was Wednesday, September 13, 2017 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Shelton-Hunt…
Read MoreShaquille O’Neal visits camp
Shaq Scores
NBA legend helps Humboldt athletics by Danny Wade Hundreds of basketball fans packed into the Oman Arena to see NBA legend, Shaquille O’Neal. O’Neal was the keynote speaker at the Viking Athletics Gala last Saturday night. O’Neal played basketball at Louisiana State University (LSU) under head coach Dale Brown and assistant coach Ron Abernathy. Abernathy,…
Read MoreNancy Jane Crocker
Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Crocker, 81, will be held on Thursday, September 21, at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Shelton-Hunt Funeral Home with Richard Bragg officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery in Humboldt, Tenn. Visitation with the family will be held on Wednesday, September 20 from 3 until 8 p.m. at…
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