Area Breaking News
Lee makes stop in Humboldt
by Danny Wade One of Tennessee’s gubernatorial candidates paid a visit to Humboldt last week for a gathering at the Gibson County Industrial Park. Bill Lee, Republican primary winner, spoke to dozens of supporters. Lee, while campaigning for the Republican nominee, trekked across the state on a tractor, hitting 95 counties in 95 days, from…
Read MoreRelay Fun Day slated Sept. 8
by Danny Wade Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 8 for a day of fun and entertainment. Relay for Life Fun Day will have something for everyone. This is the first ever Relay Fun Day, according to Humboldt Relay chair, Mitzie Privitt. With all five Gibson County Relays coming together for one big Relay…
Read MoreHeartbreaker: Pioneers fall to Lake Co. 36-28 in OT
By Lori Cathey Gibson County High School lost a heart breaker to the Lake County Falcons at Bill Wray Memorial Field in Tiptonville on Friday night. Gibson Co. football fans got to see a nail-biting, edge-of-their-seats thriller, played with a lot emotion in a 36-28 overtime loss. Lake Co. got on the board first…
Read MoreBees halt demolition of crop storage building
By J.D. Pinkerton A swarm of bees halted the demolition of a crop elevator at West Front and Knox streets in Rutherford. Steve McCartney of Bradford won the bid to tear it down. A fan belt on the track hoe broke and bees overtook workers, causing the delay. For the last 71 years, the building…
Read MoreRebuilding Process
St. James holds groundbreaking by Danny Wade and Kim Forbes August 19 marked another significant day in the rebuilding process of one of Humboldt’s oldest churches. St. James Baptist Church held a groundbreaking and ribbon cutting ceremony as the church rebuilds. Dozens of church members were joined by community members to celebrate the occasion.…
Read MoreFFA Alumni Auction and BBQ slated this Saturday
by Danny Wade A one time favorite event is coming back to Humboldt. The FFA Alumni Auction and BBQ is this Saturday at Bailey Park. The auction is set to begin at 9 a.m. with a silent auction. The live auction is slated to begin at 10 a.m. with auctioneer Gary Williams running the…
Read MoreEast Elementary receives TVAAS Level 5
by Danny Wade The Tennessee Department of Education released the TN Ready scores last week. Humboldt City Schools received mixed results from the data. East Elementary School received the highest level on the Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System (TVAAS) ranked as a Level 5 for the 2017-18 school year. East received a 5 overall composite, 3…
Read MoreSecond wreck in five days brings attention to SR 5 intersection
By Lori Cathey For the second time in five days, emergency personnel responded to the State Route 5 and Broad Street intersection in Dyer to a multiple vehicle collision. The accident happened around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday and shut down State Route 5 southbound lanes for about an hour and a half. According to the Dyer…
Read MoreMissouri man notches second consecutive singles title at 25th Annual International Washer Pitchin’ Contest
By Lori Cathey The 25th Annual International Washer Pitchin’ Contest is in the history books. The event was held August 18 at Yorkville City Park, was well attended and was a successful fundraiser for the Yorkville Fire Department. David McKay of Jackson, Mo. won first place in the singles contest for the second year in…
Read MoreNew Exhibit
“I Have a Voice” exhibit debuts at Stigall Museum by Kim Forbes Stigall Museum continues to impress visitors with the quality and relevance of the exhibits they bring to Humboldt. Throughout the year, the Tom & O.E. Stigall Museum and Ethnic Library board members work to keep the dream of Dr. Freeman alive and active…
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