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…

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…

Thomas ‘Redd’ Porter is announcing his candidacy for Humboldt School Board in the upcoming November election. Porter is a native of Humboldt and graduate of Humboldt High School. Always involved in his community, Porter previously served on the school board and is a longtime local businessman, operating AA Bail Bonding for the past 50 years.…

Don Graves is announcing his candidacy for re-election as alderman for Ward 3. Graves, having served in the Army during the Vietnam War, returned to Humboldt to join the family business, Graves Auto Supply, begun by his father Bob Graves and uncle Aaron Graves. As a business owner for 35 years, he has been very…

Tammie Porter is announcing her candidacy for mayor of Humboldt. Porter is a 1983 graduate of Humboldt High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army. She has one son, Jamil Daniels, who was also raised in Humboldt, graduating from Humboldt High School in 2005. Porter graduated from Jackson State Community College in 2000 with…