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GCHS senior held food drive
By Laurin Stroud A Gibson County High School senior hosted a food drive last week to help get needed resources to her friends and other community members. Kaci Merrick said she realized the effect that COVID-19 was having on her community. “Some of my friends rely on food that is distributed from the school,…
Read MoreAlderlady Johnson passes at 65
Johnson was first African American woman elected to Humboldt City Board by Danny Wade A Humboldt icon has left us and gone to be with her Savior. Donna Johnson passed away Monday, April 20 after battling cancer for several years. A private graveside service for immediate family was held Friday, April 24 at 1 p.m.…
Read MoreRazed building unmasks piece of Humboldt past
Grocery store, Double Cola sign hidden for half a century now visible by Danny Wade Two downtown buildings were demolished Friday morning on 14th Ave. in Humboldt. But when one of the walls was unmasked, it revealed a pleasant surprise. In 2018, Humboldt Utilities purchased the buildings. General Manager Alex Smith said the buildings were…
Read MoreTrenton schools will remain closed
By Crystal Burns Shortly after Governor Bill Lee recommended last week that all Tennessee school districts remain closed for the spring semester, Trenton Special School District Director of Schools Tim Haney issued a statement, saying the district would comply with the governor’s request. Haney, who served as principal of Peabody High School for 14…
Read MoreDecrease in reports of child abuse cause for concern
By Crystal Burns Reports of suspected child abuse in Gibson County are down, but for the professional, experienced staff at the Gibson County Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse, that isn’t a good thing. Bett Jewell, director of the Gibson County Center, explained that the decline in reports is directly linked…
Read MoreDyer church provides blessing box
Dyer youth ministers Stacie and Jayson Fernandez have experience helping those in need. The couple, who served at Dyer Cumberland Presbyterian Church, oversee Two Or More, a homeless ministry consisting of a travel trailer loaded down with personal care items, flashlights, non-perishable food, and more. They travel to Jackson, Memphis, and out of state to…
Read MoreGibson County High School sets tentative graduation dates
By Crystal Burns Gibson County Special School District officials announced Monday afternoon that graduation dates have tentatively been set for Gibson County High School in Dyer and South Gibson County High School in Medina. “While our hearts are breaking for all of you, we believe that it is very important to recognize you and…
Read MoreWoman crashes vehicle into local business office
by Danny Wade What began as a traffic stop by Milan Police last Tuesday morning, turned into a high-speed chase, then took a tragic turn that ended when the vehicle crashed into a Humboldt business. Whitney DeArmitt crashed her car at the intersection of Main St. and 22nd Ave. in Humboldt, plowing into the corner…
Read MoreLending a helping hand, church donates truckload of food
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints supports Helping Hand by Danny Wade A local church is helping bring blessings to people served by the Helping Hand of Humboldt. Last Friday, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints made a large donation of food. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is…
Read MoreSchool closing through end of school year
On Wednesday, April 15, Governor Bill Lee made a recommendation for all school systems to remain closed through the remainder of this school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Humboldt City Schools will honor this recommendation and remain closed, according to director of schools, Dr. Versie Hamlett. “In response to this action, Humboldt City Schools…
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