Neenah Carol Jernigan
Neenah Carol Jernigan of Humboldt, Tenn., passed away Sunday, April 30, 2017, in Jackson, Tenn. She was 54 years old. Ms. Jernigan was born in Humboldt on December 2, 1962 to George and Nellie Jernigan. She grew up and attended Humboldt schools from kindergarten through high school, graduating in 1981. She loved her work as…
Read MoreB&G club dinner a huge success
by Danny Wade The 5th annual Bird & Burger Dinner was a huge success. It is one of the Boys & Girls Club of Humboldt’s biggest fundraisers each year. Last Saturday, hundreds of club supporters packed into the club’s gymnasium for a delicious dinner and to hear one of Humboldt’s own, Dr. Janice Epperson as…
Read MoreFestival Countdown
WTSF offers full week of events by Danny Wade Soon the smell of cotton candy, fiddlesticks, corn dogs and Polish sausage with grilled onions and peppers will fill the air. The 80th Annual West Tennessee Strawberry Festival is right around the corner. President Ashley Culpepper and his sister, General Chairman Melissa Swingler, have a week…
Read MoreHelping Hand awarded
by Kim Forbes A Humboldt humanitarian has been honored for her commitment to helping those in need. Emma Lindsey, director of Helping Hand in Humboldt, received a prestigious award last week. Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tenn. presented Lindsey and Helping Hand of Humboldt with a Meals Matter Award. Second Harvest representatives were at…
Read MoreDrug disposal bin now available to public
by Kim Forbes The city of Humboldt has a new way to keep drugs from hitting the streets. A new prescription drug take back bin has been installed in the lobby of the Municipal Building on Osborne St. This bin is a way for residents to safely dispose of old or unused prescriptions. The process…
Read MoreChristopher Thomas
Christopher Thomas, 52, of Trenton, Tenn. passed away April 16, 2017. Visitation was from 5 to 7 p.m. on April 21, 2017 at New Testament Church, 200 Scarbrough Spur Road Humboldt, Tenn. Funeral services were held at noon on April 22, 2017 at House of Prayer and Deliverance, 8808 Center College Road, Millington, Tenn. Mr. Thomas…
Read MoreEpperson is keynote speaker
by Danny Wade Dr. Janice Epperson was born and raised in Humboldt. Like many, she comes from a humble beginning. But along the way, she had positive role models motivate her and keep her on the right track. Now as a distinguished professional educator, Epperson will return to her hometown to give back and return…
Read MoreLady Viking basketball program making huge strides
by Danny Wade Practically everyone in Humboldt knows how well the Humboldt Viking basketball team did this year. They posted an impressive 31-2 record and made it to the state tournament. But quietly, the Lady Vikings did something that may have gone under the radar. They completed their most successful season in years, many years.…
Read MorePerry Maxwell Carter
Services for Perry Maxwell Carter, 78, were held Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at First Baptist Church in Humboldt. Greg McFadden officiated. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery. Mr. Carter was a retired U.S. Postal Carrier (35 Years) and an Army veteran. He was an active member of the Gadsden Ruritan Club and faithful member of…
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