Area Breaking News
Humboldt Pride band thrives, grows
by Amber Adams Viking Fans will be in for a real treat at this year’s football games as the Humboldt Jr./Sr. Pride Band has doubled in size since last year. This is not the only huge announcement. The band will also be refocusing their show this year and will provide the fans with a…
Read MoreBradford Elementary tops state in Student Growth Portfolio
By Crystal Burns Kelly Knott had a trick up her sleeve Thursday. The Bradford Elementary School principal found out that morning that her Pre-K, kindergarten and first grade had been named No. 1 in the state in the Student Growth Portfolio. Knott secretly ordered a cake and balloons and invited the BES and Bradford High…
Read MoreMaddie Neal named to All-State softball team
By Lori Cathey Gibson County Lady Pioneers catcher Maddie Neal has been named to the 2018 All-State High School Class A Softball Team, as selected by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association. “I am very proud of Maddie for being recognized by the Sports Writers Association. She has been a great part of our program during her…
Read MoreGrant helps Dyer purchase state-of-the-art jetter
By J.D. Pinkerton The City of Dyer recently received its new sewer jetter. The state-of-the-art John Bean SewerJet cost the city $76,000, thanks to a state grant that covered 97 percent of the cost. Its 3500 pounds per square inch (psi) is more powerful than the city’s old jetter (2000 psi). PSI is important as…
Read MoreCandidates sound off in county forum
Candidates sound off in Gibson County forum By Logan Watson Close to 100 citizens attended a forum for the candidates vying for offices within the Gibson County Courthouse last Tuesday night, giving those men and women an opportunity to weigh in on the issues that they felt were crucial to their positions. Fourteen candidates offered…
Read MoreRutherford man sustains minor burns in structure fire
By Lori Cathey A Rutherford man sustained minor burns Saturday, trying to extinguish a fire at his property. David Tidwell told Rutherford firefighters he was out front of his building, located at the intersection of North Kay and E. Main in Rutherford, repairing a swing for his mother-in-law when he heard a popping and…
Read MoreWith community support, Dyer firefighters have 1946 pumper truck running again
By J. D. Pinkerton In March of 2016, a group of Dyer Firefighters began talking about restoring the first fire truck the city ever purchased. The truck is a 1946 Ford/Oren Pumper with a 500-gallon pump. It has been moved from place to place since it was decommissioned in 1985. Eventually the truck wound up…
Read MoreTitan Teacher
Adams joins Chronicle staff
The Humboldt Chronicle is proud to introduce Amber Adams as the newspaper’s new sports writer and photographer. Her first day on the job was Monday, July 23. “After searching for the right person over the past few weeks, I believe we’ve found her,” said Humboldt Chronicle Editor Danny Wade. “Amber was very impressive during her…
Read MoreStewart retires as Helping Hand of Humboldt secretary
by Danny Wade When Dr. Carolyn Stewart took the position of secretary for Helping Hand of Humboldt six or seven years ago, she had no idea how rewarding the job would be. Now she says it’s time to pass the baton to the next secretary. Last Wednesday, Helping Hand board members held a retirement luncheon…
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