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Gibson Connect offers access to high-speed internet
Gibson Electric Membership Corporation members are now a step closer to having access to high-speed, fiber-based internet service. Gibson EMC’s board formed Gibson Connect, a wholly-owned, not-for-profit subsidiary in July and launched join.gibsonconnect.com on October 10. At join.gibsonconnect.com members can learn all about the offerings and register for service. “Our goal is to bring high-speed,…
Read MoreGubernatorial candidate plows into town on tractor
by Kim Forbes Bill Lee, republican candidate for governor of the state of Tennessee, came rolling into Humboldt last week in his tractor, a tool he is using to draw attention to the importance of the special needs of rural Tennessee. “Rural Tennessee has deep challenges,” said Lee. “I believe we may be one generation…
Read MoreNational Guard unit heading for Afghanistan
by Kim Forbes History often repeats itself. This was a common refrain heard last Saturday as the 30th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion gathered at their National Guard headquarters in Humboldt, Tenn. Only seven short years ago, July 2008, the battalion performed their casing of the colors ceremony in preparation of their deployment to Iraq. This…
Read MoreJohnson announces bid for re-election
Terry Johnson officially announced this week he is seeking re-election for the Ward 1 Humboldt School Board seat. Johnson was first elected to the position in 2013. While on the board, he served as chairman two years and is currently vice-chair. Johnson graduated from Humboldt High School in 1973 and has lived in Humboldt almost…
Read MoreState ranks Humboldt schools exemplary
by Danny Wade During last Thursday night Humboldt School Board meeting, Dr. Versie Hamlett, superintendent of Humboldt City Schools, told the board and audience she has some very exciting news. Unfortunately that news was under an embargo from the Tennessee Department of Education until the next day. On Friday, October 20, the Department of Education…
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Made in Milan – Furniture maker gives kids a step up
‘Made In Milan’ Furniture maker gives kids a step up By Steve Short When you’re feeling small, it’s hard to step up to a challenge. Roger Stiles is helping young folks overcome that problem. Mr. Stiles builds customized step stools for young children in his backyard workshop building. “I love working with wood, and my…
Read MoreMilan teens charged in double homicide to be tried as adults
Milan teens charged in double homicide to be tried as adults By Logan Watson Antonio Turner and Justice Walton, the 17-year-old suspects charged in the recent shooting that left two men dead outside a Meadows of Milan apartment complex, will be charged as adults. Detective Chris Vandiver of the Milan Police Department confirmed the…
Read MoreStrawberry sculptures popping up on Main
by Danny Wade There’s a new berry in town, four actually. Large red berries, but not the juicy sort, have shown up in downtown Humboldt. New metal strawberry art sculptures now adorn the sidewalks. The 4-foot berries were made possible through a grant and no cost to the city or taxpayers. The project planning…
Read MoreLocal winery under new ownership
Cheering the Crown by Danny Wade The queen has left the building or in this case, the Tuscan villa! Humboldt’s most famous beauty queen, former Miss Tennessee Rita Howard, is no longer the queen of Crown Winery. The Humboldt winery and vineyard have new owners. Scott and Dawn Fallert, and Andy and Christine Horner purchased…
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