Gene Langley Ford boosts Boys & Girls Club
FORD DONATES – John Langley and Suzanne Craig, of Gene Langley Ford, proudly present a check for $2,360 to Gladys Robinson (center), director of Boys & Girls Club of Humboldt last Saturday. The donation is through Ford Motor Company’s Drive 4 UR Community program where Ford donates $20 for every test drive of…
Read MoreJames Ray Martin
Services for Mr. James Ray Martin, 72, were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 7, 2017 in the Shelton-Hunt Funeral Home chapel. Burial followed in White Rose Cemetery. Visitation was Sunday from 5 until 8 p.m. Mr. Martin, a sawmill employee and US Army veteran, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2017 at the…
Read MoreMary Wilkes Ramsey
On Sunday, July 30, Mary Wilkes Ramsey, 94, of Humboldt, Tenn. gained her heavenly wings and is flying high with her beloved butterflies. Born to the late Mary Lou Landrum Wilkes and Edgar Wilkes in Rutherford Tenn., she graduated as valedictorian of the Class of 1941 from Rutherford High School. After becoming a Christian at…
Read MoreHumboldt memorializes Professor Stigall
UNVEILED – The portrait of Tom Stigall is unveiled during a dedication ceremony held last Saturday at Stigall Primary School. Superintendent Dr. Versie Hamlett (left) and Stigall Primary principal, Richard Willis, had the honor of removing the cloth, unveiling Stigall’s picture. Making history History was made in Humboldt last Saturday when August 5 was proclaimed…
Read MoreNew ‘wheels’ for Meals on Wheels
More than 200,000 seniors in Tennessee are threatened by hunger and community Meals on Wheels programs provide needed nutrition as well as human contact to isolated and at risk individuals in our communities. J&B Motors of Dyer and Greenfield have donated a vehicle to the City of Dyer for use in the Meals on Wheels…
Read MoreKeel named to Kenton board
by J. D. Pinkerton A new alderman was chosen by Kenton City Board members meeting last week. Gerald Keel was chosen from a field of three to replace John Maughn who resigned. Maughn requested to be back on the board but his resignation had previously been approved by the board and sent to the state.…
Read MoreBradley Neal Davis
Funeral services for Mr. Bradley Neal Davis, 49, were held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 27, 2017 in the Shelton-Hunt Funeral Home chapel. Burial followed in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation was Wednesday from 5 until 8 p.m. Mr. Davis, a carpenter who attended Avondale Baptist Church, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017 at…
Read MoreStigall legacy to be noted at dedication
The name Stigall will forever be entrenched in Humboldt’s history. Schools have taken the name, Stigall, and a museum is named in honor of the late Tom and his wife, O.E. Stigall. A dedication ceremony will be held at Stigall Primary School, honoring the late educator Saturday, August 5 at 5 p.m. Light refreshments will…
Read MoreHeat, humidity hampers Humboldt “Pride” band camp
by Danny Wade Humboldt Jr./Sr. High School band camp wrapped up last Friday as members prepare for upcoming field shows at Viking football games. Second year band director, Matthew Sanders, said this was a good camp and much was accomplished. Heat and humidity played a role in the amount of time band students practiced outside.…
Read MoreMassive renovations transform Stigall
DECORATIVE ENTRY – Stigall Primary School is undergoing a $3.2 million renovation project. Lashlee-Rich construction superintendent, Bryan Parkhill (left) and Humboldt City Schools’ construction manager, Tyler Howell, stand under the new awning at the entry of the building. Construction was going hard and heavy last week preparing for the beginning of school. Classrooms and the…
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