GCP wins big at 2022 TN Press Awards
Four of Gibson County Publishing’s newspapers had a very good showing at this year’s Tennessee Press Awards. Representatives attended the awards ceremony last Friday held in Nashville. The Milan Mirror-Exchange, Humboldt Chronicle, Trenton Gazette and Tri-City Reporter all took home a first place plaque. In all, GCP produced 15 top-5 finishes. Gazette and TCR Editor…
Read MoreOwens retires after 45 years with HFD
by Danny Wade After an illustrious career spanning nearly a half century, Humboldt Fire Chief Chester Bryson Owens Sr. has retired. For over 45 years, Owens has had one job—being a fire fighter for the Humboldt Fire Department. “I want to enjoy Chester—do something for Chester,” Owens said of doing something just for himself. “I’m…
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Read MoreFFA BBQ/auction set for August 27
by Danny Wade Two things people love are bargains and helping out others. On Saturday, August 27, you will have an opportunity to do both by supporting the annual Humboldt FFA Alumni BBQ and Auction. Humboldt Future Farmers of American (FFA) instructor Jason Wiles and his students have spent the past few weeks collecting auction…
Read MoreShort named Strawberry Festival GC
by Danny Wade When Shane Lynch was named general chairman of the 84th annual West Tennessee Strawberry Festival last year, the gears in his brain began to turn. Lynch knew he had important positions to fill for the 85th festival—general chairman being the most important. Luckily for Lynch, he had a short list—a very short…
Read MoreDowntown Humboldt still on the move
by Danny Wade Humboldt has been on the move for the past several years and downtown Humboldt has benefited from the progress. That progress is continuing with major upgrades to some building facades. It began when Milano’s Pizza, Mi Casita and The Coffee Shop restaurants opened as well as the Kandy Bank and Bakery La…
Read MoreNew school year begins
by Danny Wade Last Thursday was a big day in Humboldt. It was the first day for the 2022-23 school year. For some students, it was a celebration for advancing to a new grade and seeing old friends. For others, it just meant the end of their summer break and dreading going back to the…
Read MoreGunshot victim fatally injured
A Humboldt man was fatally shot last week. Lamorris Alfrantuan Jones, 44-year-old black male from Humboldt, Tenn., was transported to a Jackson, Tenn. hospital from gunshot wounds where he was pronounced dead. The body has been sent for an autopsy. The incident occurred on July 25, 2022. At 1:34 a.m., officers of the Humboldt Police…
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Read MoreHair stylists, barbers offer free haircuts
by Danny Wade When it comes to taking care of our own, Humboldt stands tall. Whether it is offering a meal, groceries, donating to non-profits or worthy causes, volunteering, you name it—the good people of Humboldt come through again and again. This Saturday, local hair stylists and barbers will give back to their community by…
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