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HPD, HCS collect school supplies
by Mindy East The Humboldt Police Department is on board with helping students in the Humboldt City School System this year. With the tax-free holiday this past weekend, the HPD thought it was the perfect time the host their first ever “Pack the Patrol Car”. The police department knew there was a need for back…
Read MoreCity board meeting moved to different location
by Danny Wade The Humboldt City Board meeting last week hit a speed bump before the meeting ever got started. Typically, board meetings are held in the courtroom on the second floor of the Municipal Building. Unfortunately, court was still in session when the 5:15 p.m. meeting was to begin. A quick change of…
Read MoreChanges coming to Humboldt Jr./Sr. High School
Block schedule gone, new AP courses added by Danny Wade When students return to school in a few days, they will notice changes at Humboldt Jr./Sr. High School. The school is moving away from a block schedule in favor of the more traditional schedule. Last week, HJSHS Principal Jason Newman and Assistant Principal Dr. Lindsey…
Read MoreKustoff holds town hall meeting
Congressional Visit by Danny Wade Downtown Humboldt had a special guest last Friday morning. Congressman David Kustoff attended a town hall style meeting at the Coffee Shop. Hosted by the Humboldt Chamber of Commerce, Kustoff spent time chatting with many of the guests before and after he offered a brief update on happenings in Washington…
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Read MoreHamlett’s contract up for discussion
Current contract expires June of 2020 by Danny Wade Last Thursday evening, the Humboldt School Board met for what could have been a short meeting. Instead, the board meeting was delayed close to half an hour while superintendent, Dr. Versie Hamlett, and the entire board were called for an executive session at the advice of…
Read MoreCity board approves water projects
by Danny Wade Utility projects are ongoing at the Gibson County Industrial Park. Humboldt Utilities will provide services to the park. Last week, the Humboldt Board of Mayor and Aldermen met, and approved two resolutions allowing Humboldt Utilities to move forward with the projects. The board had previously approved letting bids for a new water…
Read MoreCamp is new city attorney
Going Camping by Danny Wade The city of Humboldt has a new attorney. Randy Camp is the new city attorney after the city board approved Mayor Marvin Sikes’ recommendation. The position had been vacant for several weeks after former city attorney, Terri Crider, accepted a new position with a Jackson law firm. Crider resigned as…
Read MoreDTF seizes weapons and gang paraphernalia connected to murder
Milan, Tenn. – Three people are in custody following a search warrant at 34A Napoleon Luther Road. This is the site of a homicide that occurred this past Saturday. Brian Duke, Jr. 41, Timothy Walker 33, and Schaffin Sanders 35, all of Gibson County and the Sitka community are in the custody of Gibson…
Read MoreLove’s Travel Stops announce $8.8M investment in Milan
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Love’s Travel Stops officials announced today that the company will invest $8.8 million and establish a tire retread and distribution facility in Milan. Love’s, which operates more than 490 locations and 330 Love’s Truck Tire Care centers and Speedco locations across…
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