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Dyer man arrested for drugs, animal abuse and adult neglect
Drug Task Force Agents were recently called to 167 Reed Rd. in Dyer to investigate claims of drug activity. Agents went to the home of Bruce Morgan, 52, after receiving multiple complaints of drug activity at the residence. On arrival, agents discovered a felony amount of methamphetamine and smoking paraphernalia. Agents discovered that two disabled…
Read MoreHumboldt celebrates Veterans Day
by Kim Forbes Last week Humboldt residents had many opportunities to thank the Veterans of our community. A flag folding ceremony and a donation of 12 turkeys to the TN State Veterans home by the American Legion Post 77 was held Monday, November 6. Thursday night, an intimate affair brought residents out to the Humboldt…
Read MoreSikes re-elected by landslide
by Danny Wade Humboldt voters spoke loud and clear when they took to the polls last Tuesday. Mayor Marvin Sikes was re-elected by a landslide. Mayor Sikes, seeking a second term, campaigned on keeping the momentum and progress moving forward. And 75-percent of the voters agreed. Sikes was challenged by businesswoman, Tammie Porter. The Humboldt…
Read MoreBellwethers 2017 on display at downtown art center
by Kim Forbes Bellwethers 2017 is now on display at Humboldt’s West Tennessee Regional Art Center (WTRAC). Bellwether is defined as an indicator or predictor of something. It can also be defined as leads or indicates trends. Collegiate art is precisely that – a predictor and/or leader of trends in art. Last Tuesday was the…
Read MoreMarching Pioneers win state
By Sharon Lee and Lori Cathey The Gibson County Marching Pioneers captured the Tennessee Division I State Championship this past Saturday at Riverdale High School in Murfreesboro. The Marching Pioneers were named State Champion Band, State Champion Color Guard (third consecutive year to be named Color Guard State Champ), State Champion Drum Majors and State…
Read MoreVeterans Day Salute: Milan men earn Distinguished Flying Cross
Mirror-Exchange Veterans Day tribute Two Milan men earned Distinguished Flying Cross medals By Steve Short It is one of America’s top military medals, and the country’s oldest aviation award. The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to a soldier who distinguishes himself or herself in support of operations by “heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating…
Read MoreVeterans Day programs planned
by Kim Forbes As Veterans Day approaches, celebrations throughout the city will assure our veterans are remembered and honored. The Humboldt Community Veterans Day Celebration Committee always goes above and beyond to honor our veterans. Veterans Day is this Saturday, but this is not inhibiting the committee from continuing their tradition of paying tribute to…
Read MoreHumboldt picker heading to Dollywood
by Kim Forbes If you are not a regular listener to bluegrass music, you may not have heard of the Tennessee Music Awards’ 2017 best bluegrass band No Time Flatt. No Time Flatt lists their hometown as Jackson, Tenn., but its guitar playing vocalist is Humboldt High School 1984 graduate, Kevin Wright. Wright was raised…
Read MoreCom. McQueen visits schools
by Danny Wade Humboldt schools had a very special guest last week to get a firsthand look at the exceptional work being done in the classrooms. Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Candice McQueen made stops at Humboldt Jr./Sr. High School and East Elementary School last Wednesday morning. “This is one stop of my Classrooms Chronicles…
Read MoreSGC students airlifted after serious accident
SGC students airlifted after serious accident By Logan Watson Two students at South Gibson County High School were airlifted to Memphis hospitals following a serious accident in Medina last Wednesday evening. Chantz Book and Lakyn Paschall were involved in a two-car collision at the intersection of Highways 152 and 186 around 5:00 p.m. According to…
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