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History Museum celebrates 40 years
by Danny Wade The Humboldt History Museum is celebrating its 40th anniversary in November. Founded in 1979, the museum holds a multitude of historical Humboldt artifacts and memorabilia. Curator John Blankenship offered some history of the history museum. It was named the Humboldt Strawberry Festival Historical Museum. The name was changed to reflect the…
Read MoreHill pleads not guilty to rape & murder charges in McDaniel case
By Steve Short Dressed in a khaki colored prison uniform, with short cropped hair and black, horn-rimmed glasses, Finis “Pete” Hill slumped in his chair in a Trenton courtroom Monday afternoon, Nov. 4 and turned his head to avoid being photographed. He was alone in the courtroom, except for a journalist with a camera and…
Read MoreGibson County schools to host Veterans Day programs
Several Gibson County Special School District schools will host community Veterans Day programs Monday, Nov. 11. Gibson County High School will host a program in the gym at 9 a.m. Spring High School will also honor veterans at 9 a.m. The Dyer school program will begin at 9:15 a.m. Students at Rutherford School will host…
Read MoreAnnual Veterans Day lunch set for Nov. 11
All Gibson County veterans are invited to a free barbecue lunch and program Monday, Nov. 11 beginning at 11 a.m. at the National Guard Armory in Trenton. The annual event is sponsored but the Oakland Cemetery Committee in Trenton and includes a brief service at the cemetery at 10:30 a.m. This year’s keynote speaker will…
Read MoreUndefeated Win Over GCHS gives Peabody first 10-0 regular season in program history
For Peabody fans, last week’s 54-7 win over archrival Gibson County was revenge for last season’s upset, but to Tide players and coaches, the victory marked the first time in school history that the football program finished the regular season with a perfect 10-0 record. Peabody Head Coach Shane Jacobs explains, “We had a good…
Read MoreInvestigators find more remains in wooded area
Investigators locate more remains in Phillips investigation By Logan Watson Investigators have confirmed that more remains have been found near the rural site where the skull of Sarah Michelle Phillips was discovered. The incomplete human remains were found roughly 100 yards from where the skull was initially found by a Gibson County resident on October…
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Trunk or treat slated Halloween night
by Danny Wade Halloween is a fun night for children of all ages. But in today’s world, parents have to be extra careful when their little tykes hit the neighborhood. This year, the Humboldt Lions Club is teaming up with the Humboldt Chamber of Commerce and other local organizations to make Halloween both fun…
Read MoreSt. James Missionary Baptist celebrates church dedication
by Danny Wade Sunday was a cool, blustery day in Humboldt. But it was filled with warm hearts when St. James Missionary Baptist Church opened the doors to their new church building. It was a day of celebration for the members, as well as the community supporters who showed up to stand beside them.…
Read MoreVolunteer of the Year
Vickie Sorrells, a Foundation committee member, presented the Volunteer of the Year Award to Betty Poteet of Trenton, a woman described in a nomination letter as a person who loves her community. “Betty has selflessly worked hard and volunteered for the betterment of the citizens of Trenton and Gibson County most of her life,” the…
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