Adams now off ballot: City board candidate is substitute teacher
Another candidate has been removed from the November ballot. Timothy Adams was seeking the Ward 5 alderman seat currently held by Donna Johnson. Adams submitted his election petition with enough signatures to qualify. But Adams, an employee of Humboldt City Schools, is considered a city employee. Recently, Jerry Young had a similar ruling. Being an…
Read MoreSmith-Wedley is candidate for Humboldt school board
Valeria Smith-Wedley is announcing her candidacy this week for the Humboldt School Board, representing Ward 5. Smith-Wedley is a 1983 graduate of Humboldt High School and the University of Tennessee at Martin where she received a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry A.C.S. She’s currently employed as a chemist of new technology for Phillips 66 Spectrum…
Read MoreHHS Homecoming 2017
Humboldt’s school spirit shone as bright as the skies Friday afternoon as the Vikings marched down Main Street during the traditional HHS Homecoming Parade. Led by the Humboldt Marching Band, the parade brought out supporters on the sidelines cheering the youngsters on as the team readied for the big game.
Read MoreGibson Co. vs Peabody Alumni game draws crowd
The Peabody vs. Gibson County Alumni Football Game held last week at Walter Kilzer Stadium was just like old times. Peabody used superior athleticism and speed to shutout the Pioneers 22-0. Trenton returned several of its fastest and most athletic players to offset Gibson County’s size and numbers advantage. The Tide fielded 18 players…
Read MoreRutherford board readies for Crockett celebration
by J. D. Pinkerton The Rutherford City Board met last week, discussing vendor insurance, a stuck sewer line camera and clean up efforts as Davy Crockett Days draw near. Citizen Lavern Parnell thanked the mayor and board for getting the ditch cut and cleaned by her home. Mayor Robert White said the city is in…
Read MoreGibson County receives Three Star Award
THREESTAR AWARD – Gibson County recently received its new sign indicating the county is certified in the state ThreeStar Program, which is geared to assist community development efforts and ensures the county competes at a higher level through enhancing and improving community assets. Gibson Co. has been certified annually since the ThreeStar program began in…
Read MoreDyer board eyes traffic woes at Peck’s Switch Lewis, Hall, Kilzer hired as firefighters, now training
By J. D. Pinkerton The Dyer Mayor and Board of Alderpersons met on Monday night at Dyer City Hall. All board members were present except for Alderman Robert Johnson. Concerned citizen Dorothy Bearce that lives at Peck’s Switch Cove addressed the board concerning traffic problems on her road. She said people speed in her subdivision,…
Read MoreFarmers Home Furniture store hosts ribbon cutting
RIBBON CUTTING – Farmers Home Furniture held a ribbon cutting and open house last Thursday morning to welcome the community to check out the newly opened store on Central Ave. in Humboldt. Store manager Kennetta Mooney (holding scissors) along with credit manager Debbie King, sales manager Kim Davenport and deliveryman Danny Martin invite everyone to…
Read MoreShivers seeks re-election as Ward 1 city alderman
With the city elections quickly approaching, James R. Shivers has announced his candidacy for re-election as alderman of Ward 1. His plan, upon re-election is to take to heart each and every concern the residents have and present those concerns to the city board. “Our concerns can only be carried out, taken seriously and brought…
Read MoreTim Adams seeks Ward 5, Humboldt city board seat
Timothy Adams was born and raised in the heart of Humboldt, Tenn. He is the son of Donna Adams Hardimon and the grandson of Carolyn Adams and the late George (Rockin Chair) Adams. He is married to Yolanda Adams. Adams said that his passion for his community and the citizens of his community is dear…
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