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Schools add sanitation sprayer to cleaning arsenal
by Caleb Revill, Gibson County Publishing Humboldt City Schools have an effective tool at their disposal for combating the spread of COVID-19 this flu season, and HCS Maintenance Custodian Charles Broyles is happy to have it. The “Clorox-360 System” is a heavy-duty electrostatic sprayer that greatly improves cleaning effectiveness and efficiency in classrooms. Every Friday,…
Read MoreBallard resigns as head football coach
by Danny Wade A Humboldt coach is hanging up his whistle and clip board, and will be leaving the sidelines on Friday nights. Anthony Ballard turned in his resignation as head football coach for the Vikings. Ballard will remain with Humboldt City Schools in his other capacities, but made the difficult decision to walk away…
Read MoreTrenton police seek info on Halloween vandalism
By Crystal Burns The Trenton Police Department is seeking information on vandalism that occurred Halloween night on Church Street. According to Chief Bill Cusson, four vehicles parked on the street between the 400 and 700 blocks of Church Street were vandalized when suspect(s) spray painted lines and spots on them. A garage door was…
Read MoreTrenton leaders cut ribbon on dog park
By Crystal Burns More than a year after receiving a $25,000 grant from the Boyd Foundation, Trenton leaders were finally able to cut the ribbon on the city’s dog park last week. Alderman Bubba Abbott, the council’s representative on the park committee, addressed the long wait in his opening remarks. Abbott said the COVID-19…
Read MoreAuthorities looking for suspect in car crash
By Lori Cathey Law enforcement officials are looking for a suspect in a car crash. The Gibson County Fire Department Station 9 Fire/Rescue and Good Luck Fire Department responded to the area of 48 Joe Patterson Road in Rutherford just before 5 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28 after a report of a car crashing into…
Read MorePaving underway in Dyer
By Cara Zarecor With a quorum present, Dyer Mayor Chris Younger opened the Oct. 26 board meeting with news that the street repaving project in town had begun. “Delta started today milling North Main and part of South Main,” he said. “They’ll start back in the morning milling the other side of South…
Read MoreCounty, state smash early voting records
By Crystal Burns Gibson County and the State of Tennessee smashed early voting records during the two-week early voting period that ended Thursday, Oct. 29. According to Gibson County Administrator of Elections Julieanne Hart, 14,684 voters cast their ballots early in person or absentee by mail. The county is tied for fifth statewide in…
Read MoreLocal Municipal Election Results
The Gibson County Election Commission reported 30 provisional ballots. Results are unofficial until certified. Contested Races Mayor – Bradford Dwayne Reynolds – 245 Ray Arnold – 201 Mayor – Dyer Chris Younger – 669 Jim Hesse – 259 Alderman – Dyer (Vote for 4) Michael Barron – 658 Jennifer E. Hughey – 591 Craig Blackburn…
Read MoreHCS book program approved
by Danny Wade Humboldt City Schools is participating in a program designed to help the youngest readers get off to a good start. The Early Literacy Book Delivery program is set to begin by the end of the year. Humboldt City Schools’ Federal Programs Director Jennifer Roten, under the guidance of interim Superintendent Lillian Shelton,…
Read MoreSplit board approves rezoning property
by Danny Wade Who would have thought rezoning a property would cause such an uproar? The residents of Bradford Acre, that’s who. During a public hearing held prior to last week’s Humboldt Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting, 30-plus people attended to let their voices be heard. Most of those attending were not in favor…
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