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Gibson Chief interrupts possible gang retaliation
Gibson Chief interrupts possible gang retaliation By Logan Watson What began as a routine traffic stop in Gibson last Wednesday night could have prevented even more bloodshed during a chaotic week in Milan. Law enforcement officials were on high alert after a shooting took the lives of two men at the Meadows of Milan apartment…
Read MoreYoung off Humboldt city ballot
City utility employees can’t be aldermen by Danny Wade A local candidate running for city alderman will not have his name on the ballot in November. Jerry Young, who was seeking the Ward 3 alderman seat, was forced to withdraw his name. It was questioned whether Young, as an employee of Humboldt Utilities, could qualify…
Read MoreMilan teens arrested for double homicide
Milan teens arrested for double homicide By Logan Watson Two Milan teens are facing multiple First Degree Murder charges after a gang-related shooting last Tuesday night. Antonio Turner and Justice Walton, 17-year-old students at Milan High School, were arrested last week and charged with the murders of Deairrious D. “DeDe” Young, 20, and Troy A.…
Read MoreJuvenile arrested in shooting deaths
Juvenile arrested in shooting deaths By Logan Watson A 17-year-old male has been arrested following the shooting deaths of Deairrious D. Young, 20, and Troy A. Whitmore, II, 19, last night at the Meadows of Milan apartment complex. According to a press release issued moments ago by Milan Police Chief Bobby Sellers, a Milan juvenile…
Read MoreShooting at Meadows apartment complex leaves two dead
Shooting at The Meadows of Milan leaves two dead By Logan Watson A shooting late Tuesday night has left two men dead. According to a press release issued Wednesday morning by Milan Police Chief Bobby Sellers, officers were dispatched to a “shots fired” call at the Meadows of Milan apartment complex on Cantrell Street at…
Read MoreArnold enters ‘best interest’ plea
By Crystal Burns Former Gibson County Sheriff Chuck Arnold entered an Alford or “best interest” plea in Gibson County Circuit Court Tuesday morning. Arnold, who was charged with aggravated assault, a Class C felony, in March, pled to a Class B misdemeanor. He was ordered to pay court costs but received no time or probation.…
Read MoreFrisbee, Langley, Steve’s, Trimmer, Culpepper among chamber honorees
by Danny Wade Hundreds of Humboldt chamber members, guests and dignitaries enjoyed a wonderful evening at the annual Humboldt Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet. This year’s banquet was held at The Venue at Twin Oaks last Thursday evening. The banquet included dinner and a silent auction followed by the awards ceremony. Chamber president, Dustin Twyman,…
Read MoreHoliday Mart changes hands
by Danny Wade Holiday Mart in Humboldt has become a tradition over the past decade plus. The Humboldt Business Women’s Club biggest fundraiser kept growing and growing each year. This year Holiday Mart will have a new civic club overseeing the Humboldt event. Junior Auxiliary of Humboldt will adopt Holiday Mart. “We have several projects…
Read MoreRutherford board readies for Crockett celebration
by J. D. Pinkerton The Rutherford City Board met last week, discussing vendor insurance, a stuck sewer line camera and clean up efforts as Davy Crockett Days draw near. Citizen Lavern Parnell thanked the mayor and board for getting the ditch cut and cleaned by her home. Mayor Robert White said the city is in…
Read MoreShaq Scores
NBA legend helps Humboldt athletics by Danny Wade Hundreds of basketball fans packed into the Oman Arena to see NBA legend, Shaquille O’Neal. O’Neal was the keynote speaker at the Viking Athletics Gala last Saturday night. O’Neal played basketball at Louisiana State University (LSU) under head coach Dale Brown and assistant coach Ron Abernathy. Abernathy,…
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