BancorpSouth bids Frisbee fond farewell
RETIREMENT RECEPTION HONORS FRISBEE – Co-workers gather to honor Janeice Frisbee (second from left) upon her retirement after many years of service to BancorpSouth and its predecessors. Among those congratulating Frisbee are (from left) Celia Callahan, (Frisbee), Jan Inlow, Linda Lashlee, Jan Walker, Maggie Turnbo, Missy Hardin, Martha (Cookie) Skinner, and (back) Brad Webster and…
Read MoreArtist looks back after 34 years
ARTIST VISITS HIS OWN – Bill Hickerson, director of the West Tennessee Regional Art Center, joins artist Bill Schimek who created this piece “Eddie Rides a Bus” in 1983. He had not seen this piece of his art for 34 years, but was allowed the opportunity to see it and photograph it last Friday. A…
Read MoreHolistic care for opioid addicted mothers-to-be
New program opens at Humboldt Medical Center A MOTHER’S LOVE – Among those on hand for the ribbon cutting for the new recovery program, A Mother’s Love, are Dr. Steven Loyd, Vice-President of West Tennessee Healthcare Amy Garner, Humboldt Mayor Marvin Sikes, Representative Jimmy Eldridge, Executive Vice President of System Services at West Tennessee Healthcare…
Read MoreBetty Jean VanWhy
Betty Jean VanWhy, age 83, of Clarksville, Tenn., passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017, at her residence. She was born February 5, 1934, in Humboldt, Tenn., to the late Ezra and Rosa Pillow. Mrs. VanWhy was retired from The Acme Boot Company. A celebration of life service was held Sunday, August 27, at 2 p.m.,…
Read MoreVets Home welcomes Wall
FAMILY SUPPORT – Shawn Wall’s family was in attendance for the official announcement of his position as administrator of the W.D. “Bill Manning” Tennessee State Veterans Home. Glenda Reeves, (front, from left) Madonna Wall, (back) Shawn Wall, Rhett Wall and Monica Wall attended the reception. A new administrator is leading the crew at the State…
Read MoreThomas takes top honors for art center drone video
AWARD – The Award of Excellence from the Tennessee Association of Museums went to Humboldt T. Thomas (right) for his video of an exhibit at the West Tennessee Regional Art Center. Center director Bill Hickerson presents the award to Thomas. To view the video visit www.https://vimeo.com/177597744. Firefighter wins state museum award A Humboldt firefighter was…
Read MoreHumboldt’s Carlos Bosch has a fan base of his own
Carlos Bosch today and in earlier days. Many former youths of Humboldt are fans of Bosch, a longtime coach and umpire. Reeling in the years Carlos “Charlie” Bosch was born in Puerto-Rico but has lived in this country since 1953. Humboldtans may recognize him from baseball games in which he has umpired and coached in…
Read MoreColeman seeking school board seat
Lori Coleman proudly announces this week that she is seeking election to the Humboldt City School Board for Ward 3. Coleman attended Humboldt City Schools at the elementary level and is a 1997 Humboldt High School graduate. She feels the education she received in the Humboldt City School System gave her the background needed to…
Read MoreReid steps down
Humboldt Jr./Sr. High School head football coach, Dorrington Reid Jr. has submitted his letter of resignation after serving four successful years as head coach for the Humboldt Vikings’ football team. He will remain assisting with the Vikings football program as an assistant. Coach Reid has been affiliated with Humboldt City Schools for over 28 years.…
Read MoreAt 98, O’Dessie is a familiar sight, quilting at senior center
Reeling in the Years O’Dessie Morris Sullivan is seen weekly at Humboldt Senior Citizens Center. The diligent quilter takes pride in still getting around and doing chores at 98! by J.D. Pinkerton O’Dessie “Dessie” Morris Sullivan is usually at the Senior Citizens Center in Humboldt twice a week quilting. She works diligently on it and…
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