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Milan man apprehended by U.S. Marshals
Milan man apprehended by U.S. Marshals By Logan Watson According to documents provided by Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas, Taylor’s arrest stems from an order from the West Tennessee district of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Taylor had reportedly filed a chapter 13 petition for bankruptcy relief on May 28. Judge Jimmy R. Croom issued two orders…
Read MoreUselton is new city building inspector
by Danny Wade The city of Humboldt officially has a new building inspector. Michael Uselton was approved during the Humboldt Board of Mayor and Aldermen last Monday evening. Humboldt Mayor Marvin Sikes submitted his recommendation to hire Uselton. The mayor said Uselton had been working part-time with the city’s permitting and has the city…
Read MoreHumboldt City Schools misses mark by 1/10th point
by Danny Wade Humboldt educators received some hard news to swallow recently when the state released the 2018-19 TN Ready assessment results. Humboldt City Schools did not meet the expectations of the state by one-tenth of a point. Missing the mark designated Humboldt as a Focus school, Targeted Support and Improvement. According to the…
Read MoreChemical scare evacuates local industry
by Danny Wade A chemical scare at a local factory had first responders scrambling to get to the scene. A valve malfunction at Bongard’s Creameries released a small amount of anhydrous ammonia. Humboldt Fire Department Assistant Chief Leroy Kail said this type accident could have been much more serious. Chief Kail said they received the…
Read MoreJuveniles charged in Humboldt shooting
A Humboldt shooting has left one person dead and two facing charges. On Tuesday, August 20, Humboldt police responded to a shots fired call in the 2300 block of Maple Circle in Humboldt. Police and first responders arrived on the scene where a 16-year-old male victim was found. According to reports, the victim had been…
Read MoreFoundation seeking recipes for cookbook
by Danny Wade Reading and cooking are two activities that do not often go hand-in-hand. But one exception would be cookbooks. A local foundation plans to publish a cookbook with recipes from local people. “The Humboldt Public Library Foundation Board is creating a custom cookbook featuring favorite recipes from our community,” said board member…
Read MoreMusic club folds after 97 years
by Danny Wade Humboldt’s oldest continuously running club has called it quits. The Humboldt Music Club has dissolved due to lack of participation. “It’s a sad day,” said music club member Fran Newell. “The Humboldt Music Club has sung its last note.” The Humboldt Music Club was founded in 1923. The club’s last program…
Read MoreFugitive apprehended in Milan
Fugitive apprehended in Milan By Logan Watson U.S. Marshals apprehended wanted fugitive John McKinnie in Milan earlier this morning with the assistance of the 28th Judicial District Drug Task Force. Unmarked vehicles swarmed the area Thursday morning, with witnesses stating that law enforcement had to break down the door of a home. According to 28th…
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Read MoreBeer permit rejected a second time
by Danny Wade For a second time in three weeks, a Humboldt business has been denied a beer permit. The owners/partnerships of Q-Mart/Valero located at 2990 East End Drive had twice submitted beer applications but were turned down. During the Humboldt Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting on Monday, August 12, Ezzat Hannah, one…
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