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Carl Diffee, Jr. named new Bulldogs coach
Carl Diffee Jr., named new Bulldog coach By Victor Parkins It didn’t take the Bulldogs long to name a new head football coach. Carl Diffee Jr. was introduced to his Bulldog team Monday afternoon, just two weeks after former coach Craig ‘Teddy’ Pettigrew was forced out of the position. A Jackson Tennessee native, Diffee, 30,…
Read MoreMcNeal facing disorderly conduct charges
A Humboldt alderman and school board member is facing charges after an incident at a local restaurant. Leon McNeal is facing disorderly conduct charges. The charges stem from a November 18, 2019 encounter at the eatery where McNeal allegedly continually confronted Martha Shivers. Shivers, who was having a meal with her daughter and niece, filed…
Read MoreFree wi-fi available at Bailey Park
by Danny Wade A local internet provider is going above and beyond as a good citizen of the community. 1Tennessee is offering free wi-fi internet at area parks. John Warmath, president of 1Tennessee, said they have wireless internet at Bailey Park in Humboldt and have plans to expand to other areas. “We currently have…
Read MorePolice seek donations for Shop with a Cop
by Mindy East It takes the right type of person to be a law enforcement officer. Dealing with criminals often times requires them to be stern and even forceful. But there is another side, a softer side, to the men and women in blue. The 2019 Shop with a Cop donation drive is happening now.…
Read MoreReedes giving back through veterans home’s angel tree
by Mindy East There are angels living among us. They come from all walks of life. As for an 11-year-old Trenton girl, Mackenzie Reedes is one of those angels. Reedes is a sixth grader in the Trenton Special School District School. She has a passion for veterans, mainly because her family is full of service…
Read MoreHelping Hand cooking up Thanksgiving meals
by Mindy East For the past several years, a local charity has made Thanksgiving a day of joy and hope for those in need. Helping Hand of Humboldt will be doing their Thanksgiving meal a little differently this year and in the new location at 808 North 22nd Ave. Every year, Helping Hand prepares around…
Read MoreHistoric oak tree tragically falls
Lost History by Danny Wade What took over 350 years to create came toppling down in a matter of seconds. A towering, majestic oak tree came crashing down last Tuesday. Twin Oaks is known for and named after the huge oak trees that flanked each side of the historical antebellum house. Last Tuesday, the…
Read MoreTrenton Special School District honors Teachers of the Year
By Crystal Burns The Trenton Special School District honored its Teachers of the Year during the Nov. 7 school board meeting. Angelica Voigt was chosen by her peers as the Peabody High School Teacher of the Year, Kristy Shelton as the Trenton Rosenwald Middle School Teacher of the Year, and Sheronda Rivers as the Trenton…
Read MoreSanta Claus is coming to Trenton
By Crystal Burns Tell all the children to watch out, don’t cry, and don’t pout. Santa Claus is coming to Trenton on Saturday, Nov. 30. The Trenton Downtown Committee is reviving the Christmas Parade for the first time in 50 or so years. Line-up will begin at 5 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church…
Read MoreRiley receives Lifetime Achievement Award
ATLANTA – Pat Riley, general manager of the Gibson County Utility District, was among the 11 organizations and individuals honored Wednesday, Oct. 30 at the Natural Gas Vehicles for America (NGVAmercia) 2019 Industry Summit and Annual Meeting. Riley received the Lifetime Achievement Award. The annual awards are given to nominees from all stakeholder segments, including…
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