Humboldt students return to classroom
by Katrina Smith COVID affected all lives in some shape or fashion in the schools across the country. School systems had reverted to using a virtual schedule and in person schedules. Since COVID, adjustments have been made and life has been adjusting to the change with a new norm. Humboldt City…
Read MoreWarrington seeking mayoral position
The following is a paid political announcement. “In this fast-paced, ever challenging environment, I look forward to applying years of global business experience to benefit our community with a vision to bring productive, positive change and collaboration across all five wards of Humboldt,” stated Humboldt mayoral candidate Christine Warrington. “In 2016, I began sharing my…
Read MoreTony Harris
Funeral services for Mr. Tony Harris were held 4 p.m. Saturday, July 31, 2021, in the chapel of Replogle-Lawrence Funeral Home with Rev. Kenny Perry officiating. Mr. Harris, 62, passed away at West Tennessee Healthcare – North Hospital. He was born in Humboldt, Tenn. to the late Earl Wayne Harris and Emma Mae Anthony Harris.…
Read MoreHumboldt bling, Rodgers receives Super Bowl ring
Super Bowl winning Tampa Bay Buccaneers invited to White House, meet President Biden A former Humboldt Viking, now a Super Bowl winning coach, received the final piece of his NFL championship experience. Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ defensive line coach, Kacy Rodgers, received his Super Bowl Ring and was congratulated by the President of the United States.…
Read MoreClay Riggins
Mr. Henry Clayton “Clay” Riggins Jr., 76 of Milan, passed away 5:30 a.m. Saturday, July 24, 2021 at his home. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Mr. Riggins was born February 25, 1945, in Humboldt, Tenn., son of the late Henry Clayton Riggins Sr. and Hazel (Slayton) Riggins. He married Patricia “Pat”…
Read MoreLambert, Abernathy to lead HJSHS
by Danny Wade When school begins this Thursday, students attending Humboldt Jr./Sr. High School will see a couple of familiar faces in the office. Debbie Lambert and Ron Abernathy have been promoted to new administrative positions. Lambert, who served as assistant principal last year, is now the interim principal. Abernathy will serve as interim assistant…
Read MoreMary Nell Day
Mrs. Mary Nell Day, 82, of Colorado Springs, Colo. departed this life on Friday, July 23, 2021 in Colorado Springs. She was born on November 7, 1938, to the late James Herman Trimmer and Lillian Conell Trimmer. The immediate family will have a celebration of life for Mrs. Day at the beautiful home of her…
Read MorePeggy Jean Smith
Funeral Services for Ms. Peggy Jean Smith, 84, will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 31, 2021 in the Shelton-Hunt Funeral Home chapel. Visitation will be Saturday from 12 p.m. until service time. Burial will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery in Dyer, Tenn. Ms. Smith, a retired employee of Bellsouth, passed away Sunday, July 25,…
Read MoreDr. Epperson plans 90-day listening tour
by Katrina Smith Dr. Janice Epperson has hit the ground running since she started work on July 1 as superintendent of Humboldt City Schools. She and her staff have worked hard to continue to work for the betterment of the school system. In the first 90 days, you will see Dr. Epperson all around the…
Read MoreCharlie Parrett
Funeral services for Mr. Charlie Parrett were held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, in the chapel of Replogle-Lawrence Funeral Home with Bro. Randy Pool officiating. Burial followed in Centerville Cemetery near Medina, Tenn. Mr. Parrett, 92, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at the Tennessee State Veterans Home in Humboldt, Tenn.…
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