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Boyd opens campaign headquarters in West Tennessee
GIBSON COUNTY ATTENDEES – Gibson County was well represented last Saturday morning at the grand opening for gubernatorial candidate, Randy Boyd’s new campaign headquarters in Jackson, Tenn. Among those attending are (upper photo, from left) Jackson Police Chief Julian Wiser, Gibson Co. Sheriff Paul Thomas, Randy Boyd, Milan Mayor B.W. Beasley and Medina Assistant Police…
Read MoreKustoff address Rotarians with Washington update
Congressional Visit by Danny Wade The Humboldt Rotary Club had the honor and pleasure of having Congressman David Kustoff as their featured speaker last Friday. It has been a long-standing Rotary tradition to have the sitting congressman address the club at the beginning of the year. Kustoff represents the 8th Congressional District. Kustoff, who hails…
Read MorePolice investigating gun threat at school
by Danny Wade The threat of someone bringing a gun to a local school has school officials and police taking proactive measures to assure the safety of the students and faculty. The threat came from an anonymous post on social media. In a press release from Humboldt City Schools put out Sunday, the administration was…
Read MoreSchool board at odds over funding
by Danny Wade The Humboldt School Board had major decisions to make last Thursday during the February 16 meeting. There were two big issues that were on the table, both dealing with funding. Renovations ongoing at the old Jr. high auditorium have run slightly over the original budget by approximately $13,000. Last month director of…
Read MoreTyson to purchase grain elevator operations
Humboldt, Dyer, Kenton granaries part of Tyson plan As part of its continued expansion in western Tennessee, a subsidiary of Tyson Foods, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to purchase three commercial grain elevators from the Grain Group of The Andersons, Inc. The elevators are located in Humboldt, Dyer and Kenton, Tenn. and will support…
Read MoreGoodrums tour Holy Land
by Danny Wade A Humboldt couple recently had a trip of a lifetime visiting the Holy Land. Tommy and Debbie Goodrum toured Israel last month. The Goodrums were among 62 people on the trip. The majority of the group was from Englewood Baptist Church in Jackson. There were eight couples that are not members of…
Read MoreOne dead in Friday night murder
One dead in Friday night murder By Logan Watson Investigators with the Milan Police Department are currently seeking information on a shooting that took the life of a Milan man Friday night. The shooting occurred in the Heritage Villas apartment complex around 8:30 p.m. Friday night. Officers were dispatched to the scene after receiving a…
Read MoreAvery Williamson awaits his future in the NFL
Avery Williamson awaits his future in the NFL By Victor Parkins Milan hometown hero Avery Williamson was back in town last week visiting family and friends as he awaits his future in the NFL. Williamson, 25, holds the all time career record for tackles at Milan High School. He was one of the most feared…
Read MoreThree Way officials ponder snow issues
With all the snow and ice that hampered driving in West Tennessee in January, Three Way officials discussed what could be done to help make driving better during the city board meeting last week. Mayor Larry Sanders told the board he had received a few phone calls from Three Way citizens asking if the city…
Read MoreSt. James to rebuild church
by Danny Wade A tragic fire at the end of last year had the community mourning just before Christmas. Now that dark cloud of smoke has a silver lining. St. James Baptist Church suffered major damage on Saturday, December 9, 2017. The fire was finally under control around 2 a.m. and completely out by 3:30…
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