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Langley selected general chairman
by Danny Wade The 81st annual West Tennessee Strawberry Festival concluded a little over a month ago. But that hasn’t stopped Festival President Chelsea Caraway from moving forward to next year’s festival. This week Caraway proudly announced Betty Allen Langley will serve as festival general chairman of the 82nd WTSF. Caraway, who is a schoolteacher,…
Read MoreCal Ripken 10-year-old team captures district crown
By Lori Cathey The North Gibson 10-year-old All-Stars captured the Cal Ripken 9/10 Little League Northwest District Tournament crown June 22 in Rutherford. The team went undefeated throughout the tournament and shut out Martin 10- 0 in four innings in the district championship game. In the opening round of the tournament, the All-Stars faced Trenton…
Read MorePapich hired to lead middle school football team
By Lori Cathey Gibson County Special School District administration and the middle school athletic department recently announced the hiring of Neal Papich as the Middle School Pioneers head football coach. Papich will begin his fifth year as the ninth and 10th grade guidance counselor at Gibson County High School this fall. “I’m truly blessed and…
Read MoreDyer and Kenton festivals kick off this week
Two popular, patriotic festivals kick off this week, and both include Independence Day parades. Dyer Station Celebration starts Wednesday in Dyer, and the White Squirrel Festival begins Saturday in Kenton. Dyer Station Celebration opening ceremonies are set for 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Dyer VFW. A community-wide church service follows at 7 at the Presbyterian…
Read MoreHadley’s keen eye for details earns excellence award
City recognized 11th year in a row by Danny Wade The city of Humboldt recently received notification of earning an award for financial reporting. Humboldt Mayor Marvin Sikes is proud of the award and gives credit where credit is due to city treasurer, Kim Hadley. Hadley is the city’s certified municipal financial officer and through…
Read MoreCity board approves first reading of budget ordinance
by Danny Wade Humboldt citizens will not see their city property taxes increased in the upcoming fiscal year after the city board approved the first reading of Ordinance 2018-02, adopting the 2018-19 city budget. A second reading must be approved before the ordinance is passed. Aldermen were given a budget summary sheet that highlighted some…
Read MoreEmergency medical kits donated
Stop the Bleed by Danny Wade Humboldt police received a nice donation last week. Each officer will now have medical kits to use on site in case of an emergency. Jeremy Lansing, of WATCH7, is using federal funding to build kits that are donated to police departments. “The White House started the initiative, Stop the…
Read MoreMiddle, high school baseball players recognized
By Lori Cathey Members of the Gibson County High School and middle school baseball teams were recognized at an annual awards banquet on Thursday, June 7 at GCHS. Middle school head baseball coach Phillip Hill began the awards segment of the banquet by highlighting a few of the 2018 season accomplishments. The team had 25…
Read MoreDAR presents Rutherford mayor with check for Davy Crockett Cabin
By Leslie C. Ferguson Wednesday proved to be a lucrative day for the Davy Crockett Cabin in Rutherford. Mayor Bob White and curator of the Chickasaw District Historic Site accepted a $782 check from Tennessee Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) State Chairman Linda Lofton. The National Society DAR was established on October 11,…
Read MorePrincipally Speaking
Administrators meet new staffs by Danny Wade Humboldt teachers got a chance to meet their new bosses at two schools last Wednesday. Jason Newman got a chance to meet his staff at Humboldt Jr./Sr. High School and Dr. Renette Coleman spoke with her teachers at Stigall Primary School during introduction meetings at their respective schools.…
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