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Gibson County receives Three Star Award
THREESTAR AWARD – Gibson County recently received its new sign indicating the county is certified in the state ThreeStar Program, which is geared to assist community development efforts and ensures the county competes at a higher level through enhancing and improving community assets. Gibson Co. has been certified annually since the ThreeStar program began in…
Read MoreDyer board eyes traffic woes at Peck’s Switch Lewis, Hall, Kilzer hired as firefighters, now training
By J. D. Pinkerton The Dyer Mayor and Board of Alderpersons met on Monday night at Dyer City Hall. All board members were present except for Alderman Robert Johnson. Concerned citizen Dorothy Bearce that lives at Peck’s Switch Cove addressed the board concerning traffic problems on her road. She said people speed in her subdivision,…
Read MoreMilan assistant coach arrested on Statutory Rape charge
Milan assistant coach arrested for Statutory Rape By Logan Watson A Milan High School assistant football coach was arrested yesterday on charges of Statutory Rape by an Authority Figure. According to the arrest warrant, Kendall White, 22, who is also an Educational Assistant at MHS, admitted to having sexual intercourse with a 16-year-old juvenile student.…
Read MoreShivers seeks re-election as Ward 1 city alderman
With the city elections quickly approaching, James R. Shivers has announced his candidacy for re-election as alderman of Ward 1. His plan, upon re-election is to take to heart each and every concern the residents have and present those concerns to the city board. “Our concerns can only be carried out, taken seriously and brought…
Read MoreTim Adams seeks Ward 5, Humboldt city board seat
Timothy Adams was born and raised in the heart of Humboldt, Tenn. He is the son of Donna Adams Hardimon and the grandson of Carolyn Adams and the late George (Rockin Chair) Adams. He is married to Yolanda Adams. Adams said that his passion for his community and the citizens of his community is dear…
Read MoreShaq coming to town
Basketball superstar Shaquille O’Neal is coming to town this weekend. The NBA star will participate a basketball camp on Saturday and that evening will be guest speaker at the Vikings Gala. Humboldt Viking basketball coach, Ron Abernathy, coached O’Neal at Louisiana State University (LSU). Abernathy traveled to Germany where O’Neal was in high school and…
Read MoreVFW post now Sugar Creek venue
GATHERING PLACE – Brad Webster and his wife, Tisha (not pictured), will soon open their new event venue, The Gathering Place at Sugar Creek. The former VFW building has been completely revamped, inside and out, top to bottom, to create location for all types of parties, weddings, meetings or any number of events. It features…
Read MoreChuck McGill Memorial Highway dedicated
CHUCK MCGILL HIGHWAY – A dedication ceremony was held at Three Way’s Pine Hill Park last Saturday morning honoring the late Chuck McGill. A 3.5-mile stretch of Highway 186 is being renamed the Chuck McGill Memorial Highway. Those attending the unveiling of the sign are (from left) dedication ceremony emcee Julie Cooke, McGill’s daughters Katie…
Read MoreRedd Porter is candidate for school board
Thomas ‘Redd’ Porter is announcing his candidacy for Humboldt School Board in the upcoming November election. Porter is a native of Humboldt and graduate of Humboldt High School. Always involved in his community, Porter previously served on the school board and is a longtime local businessman, operating AA Bail Bonding for the past 50 years.…
Read MoreAlderman Don Graves seeks re-election
Don Graves is announcing his candidacy for re-election as alderman for Ward 3. Graves, having served in the Army during the Vietnam War, returned to Humboldt to join the family business, Graves Auto Supply, begun by his father Bob Graves and uncle Aaron Graves. As a business owner for 35 years, he has been very…
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