Chamber of Commerce chooses Love
After weeks without a director, the Humboldt Chamber of Commerce has finally filled the position. Amanda Love is the new chamber executive director. Chamber president, Georgann McFarland, said the board of directors wanted to take its time and find the perfect person for the job. She and the search committee believe they found the right…
Read MoreGlenn gave each Relay for Life 100-percent
RELAY HONOREE – The late Diane Glenn (in portrait) is this year’s Relay for Life posthumous honoree. Glenn was devoted to Relay for Life, serving as team captains and always stayed all night long until the end. Her last Relay she attended was 2015. Her husband, Fred Glenn (left), and daughter, Tiffany Glenn (right) invited…
Read MoreLois Erle Hinkens
Lois Erle Hinkens (Hefley) passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 13, 2017, just one week prior to her 90th birthday. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Thomas. Mrs. Hinkens was the cherished aunt of Michael (Leonie) Hefley, Humboldt, Tenn., Henry (Carolyn) Hefley, Humboldt, William Keith (Michelle) Hefley, Germantown, Tenn. and Gail Witherspoon…
Read MoreOma E. Williams
Funeral services for Mrs. Oma E. Williams, 92, were held on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Shelton-Hunt Funeral Home in Humboldt. Visitation with the family was Tuesday, June 6, from 10 a.m. until service time. Mrs. Williams, a retired factory worker, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Trenton…
Read MoreChampion brings star-studded camp to Humboldt
Lady Pioneers celebrate season at awards banquet
by Lori Cathey Members of the 2017 Gibson County High School Lady Pioneers softball team were recognized for their achievements as a team and individuals at their annual awards banquet on Thursday, May 25, at GCHS. The evening kicked-off with the traditional meal provided by the softball program to honor athletes and their parents for…
Read MoreStick a fork in cancer celebrity event
North Gibson County Relay for Life will be hosting a Celebrity Waiter Dinner and Silent Auction Event on Saturday, June 10 at 6:30 p.m. The event will take place in the Gibson Co. High School Auxiliary Gym. This event is being hosted in lieu of the traditional Relay for Life. If you and your family…
Read More1st Responders receive Star of Life
by Lori Cathey Gibson County local emergency personnel were recognized at the ninth annual EMS Star of Life Award Dinner and Ceremony at the Rocketown in Nashville recently. The award for Region 7 was given to the Gibson County EMS, Gibson County E911, Gibson County First Responders–Station 4 Gann Fire and Rescue, Gibson County Sheriff’s…
Read MoreHumboldt city elections slated this year
Humboldt’s city ward boundaries do not match the county districts. Know where you vote before you go to the poll this fall. Contact the Gibson County Election Commission at 855-7669. In November, Humboldt voters will go to the polls to select the next mayor, five aldermen, and four of the five school board members. Election…
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