Billie Jean Mason Pearson
Billie Jean Mason Pearson was born April 9, 1935 in the Three Way community in West Tennessee. She passed away on October 23, 2021 after a full life devoted to her family and friends. Mrs. Pearson attended Fairview School until moving to Humboldt, Tenn. where she graduated from Humboldt High School. During her high school…
Read MoreKerry Elaine Robinson Pledge
Kerry Elaine Robinson Pledge, beloved mother, wife, sister and friend, passed from this life on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Mrs. Pledge was a licensed cosmetologist, former childcare worker at Northside Daycare and West Jackson Baptist Church, and most recently, paraprofessional for Jackson Madison County Schools. She was the daughter of…
Read MoreYahweh seeking alderwoman seat
The following is a paid political announcement submitted by the candidate. Mrs. Yahweh Yahweh lives in Humboldt, Tenn. with her husband Mr. Yahweh and their puppy Abbie. She is running for the alderwoman position for Ward 2. Yahweh realized that helping others unable to help themselves was a calling and not a career. Prior to…
Read MoreSorority holds balloon release
by Katrina M. Smith Cancer has affected our lives in some shape, form or fashion. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, it is estimated to be 281,550 new cases of invasive breast cancer in women in the U.S. as well as 49,290 new cases of non-invasive breast cancer. Even though women are mainly affected,…
Read MoreYahweh running for mayor
The following is a paid announcement submitted by the candidate. Yahweh Yahweh was born and raised on a farm right here in his beloved city of Humboldt. His family is grounded in the Christian faith. He graduated from Peabody High in 1986 Although Yahweh is a prominent businessman, his life’s passion is to live a…
Read MoreMcNeal seeking re-election for Ward 2 alderman seat
The following is a paid announcement submitted by the candidate. Leon McNeal is hoping to be re-elected for Alderman, Ward 2 “I have worked closely with the mayor for several years making changes in this city,” said McNeal. “There have been many jobs added, and a lot of other progress. One of my plans was…
Read MoreExplosive Discovery
WWII artifacts found in backyard by Katrina Smith What turned out to be a day of landscaping and cleaning turned into an amazing discovery, not of gold, but war artifacts from WWII. The Dennis family had contracted a landscaper to clear some debris from their backyard when they unearthed the relics. “There was once an…
Read MoreDolan Daniel Murphy
Dolan Daniel Murphy was born March 8, 1982 in Jackson, Tenn., the son of Sarah Jane Tritt Murphy and the late Mike Murphy. He was a graduate of Humboldt High School, class of 2000. He earned a Bachelor degree in marketing management from University of Tennessee at Martin. Mr. Murphy departed this life on October…
Read MoreBooker T. Motel approved for grant
by Katrina Smith Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development recently announced they were giving more than $4 million to historical landmarks to renovate and preserve Tennessee’s historic buildings. The Booker T. Motel was approved for a grant to preserve the historic building in Humboldt. The history behind the Booker T. Motel is rich and…
Read MoreGCP staff celebrates over 170 combined years
by Katrina Smith Do you remember your first job and the nerves you had before the interview and your excitement when you got the job? Last Wednesday, Gibson County Publishing celebrated a few employees who have reached a milestone of dedication and committed excellence with the company for a combined total of 171.50 years. How…
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