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Best wishes seniors, schools organize celebrations for seniors’ final farewell
All grades honored at Humboldt’s three schools by Danny Wade Last Thursday was the last day of school for Humboldt students—at least that was the plan before the COVID-19 pandemic hit and schools were forced to close their doors. Humboldt educators had given students work assignments and listed websites to help keep learning possibilities available…
Read MoreHamlett lawsuit continues
by Danny Wade In late March, Dr. Versie Hamlett, director of Humboldt City Schools, filed a lawsuit in federal court in an attempt to keep her job. The case claims that her contract was not extended due to her refusing to fire qualified white educators and replace them with black educators. The case claims Humboldt…
Read MoreSkullbone man killed in shooting
Skullbone man shot & killed Sunday morning By Victor Parkins Gibson County Sheriff Deputies responded to a domestic call of shots fired Sunday morning that resulted in the death of Troy Cantrell, 56. Sources told the Mirror-Exchange that Cantrell had threatened his father, Harlan Cantrell, prior to the shooting that happened around 11:00 a.m. When…
Read MoreHistoric Oakland Cemetery gazebo in need of repairs
By Crystal Burns Its foundation is solid, but the historic gazebo at Oakland Cemetery is need of major repairs. The Oakland Cemetery Committee met with a local contractor, who asked not be named in this story, Wednesday morning, May 13 to get a sense of what would be required to renovate the gazebo. The…
Read More131 GCHS graduates receive diplomas
By Crystal Burns Graduation ceremonies at Gibson County High School looked much different than previous years, but the end result was the same. More than 100 graduates left the stadium clutching their diplomas Friday night. Seniors marched into the stadium wearing masks, but once they took their seats – carefully placed six feet apart –…
Read More253 days later, Dyer toddler receives heart transplant
By Cara Zarecor Chelsea Cunningham and her fiance Zach Hopper had a prayer answered late this past Saturday night. Their two-and-a-half-year-old son, Lincoln, after a long 253-day stay at LeBonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, would finally get a new heart. Cunningham posted the good news on Facebook Sunday morning which reads, “Please say a…
Read MoreOne killed in Milan shootings
One killed in Milan shootings By Logan Watson Milan police responded to a pair of shootings on Wednesday, May 20, one of which claimed the life of a 25-year-old man. The first incident took place just before 5:00 p.m. at an apartment complex on College Street. According to Milan Chief of Police Bobby Sellers, two…
Read MoreHumboldt City board hold first meeting in weeks
Moment of silence held for the late Alderlady Donna Johnson by Danny Wade The Humboldt City Board met Monday, May 11 with limited attendees. The meeting was broadcasted live on local radio station, Good News 99.9 FM – 1190 AM. The video is also available on the station’s Facebook page. To begin the meeting, the…
Read MoreLocal ownership, Hays purchases Humboldt Cash Saver
Gibson Countian adds new store to growing grocery business by Danny Wade A Humboldt business that previously had ownership out of state now has a new owner that is local. Gibson Countian Joey Hays has purchased Cash Saver grocery store located in the Humboldt Plaza Shopping Center. Hays has been in the retail grocery business…
Read More2020 Strawberry Festival Historical Edition
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