Area Breaking News
Rep. Halford seeks re-election to Tennessee House
The following is a political announcement paid for by Friends of Curtis Halford, Charlotte Halford treasurer. Curtis Halford (R) of Dyer is announcing that he will seek re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives. “It will be my great pleasure to continue to serve the people of Carroll and Gibson counties,” Halford said. While…
Read MoreTSSD director to parents: ‘Give us what you can’
By Crystal Burns On Wednesday, March 25, Governor Bill Lee asked all Tennessee schools to remain closed through April 24, extending the shutdown from March 31, in continuing efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19. Leaders from all five schools districts in Gibson County quickly posted information to websites and social media announcing their…
Read MoreDyer Mayor and Board of Aldermen hold first “e-meeting”
By Cara Zarecor On the evening of Thursday, March 26, the Dyer Mayor and Board of Aldermen held its first ever virtual meeting via Zoom, an online cloud platform that allows web conferencing through audio and video. City Recorder Nathan Reed coordinated the “e-meeting,” and all eight alderpersons logged in to attend. The first…
Read MorePruett reacts to school shutdown extension
By Crystal Burns On March 25, Governor Bill Lee asked that all Tennessee schools remain closed through April 24, extending the shutdown from the end of March to the last full week in April. Leaders of all five school districts in Gibson County announced soon thereafter that local schools would follow Lee’s directive.…
Read MoreHamlett files federal lawsuit attempting to keep her job
Claims of racism, violation of 1st Amendment among case allegations by Danny Wade In a turn of events, Dr. Versie Hamlett may not be leaving Humboldt City Schools after all. Dr. Hamlett is fighting for her job, and fighting for her good name and reputation. On Monday, March 30, documents were filed in the United…
Read MoreStrawberry Festival dedicated to Ramsey
by Danny Wade Strawberry Festival President Betty Langley is doing something a little different this year. Instead of having one Strawberry Festival dedication, she will recognize two this year. Last month, Humboldt Utilities was spotlighted as one of the festival dedications. Now, Langley has announced her second, the late Jack Ramsey. Last week, Langley and…
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Read MoreGibson County school district provides free lunch to children 18 and under
By Laurin Stroud To help give students some sense of normalcy during school shutdowns, the Gibson County Special School District is still providing lunch to children 18 and under Monday through Friday. Last week, GCSSD leaders got together to determine a plan of action in case the COVID-19 outbreak necessitated a shutdown of schools.…
Read MoreRutherford breaks ground on air ambulance helipad
By Lori Cathey The Rutherford Fire Department and Gibson County Fire & Rescue Station No. 9 recently hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a new air ambulance helipad. Around 40 people were present on Saturday morning, March 7 for the event. The new helipad will be located on the south side of the Gibson County…
Read MoreStudents learning at home instead of school classrooms
Teachers provide educational packets by Danny Wade With the announcement of Humboldt City Schools closing until April 6, some might think the students and staff are getting an extended spring break. Yes, in a way they are. But that does not mean students will not be learning. Dr. Versie Hamlett, director of Humboldt City Schools,…
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