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Young seeks Ward 3 seat
Humboldt city election coming up Nov. 3 Jerry Young is announcing his bid for election as alderman of Ward 3 in the Humboldt City election November 7. Young is a Humboldt native. He is the grandson of Leon and Cara Nell Miller of Humboldt and husband of Kimberly. He is employed with Humboldt Utilities. The…
Read MoreHumboldt memorializes Professor Stigall
UNVEILED – The portrait of Tom Stigall is unveiled during a dedication ceremony held last Saturday at Stigall Primary School. Superintendent Dr. Versie Hamlett (left) and Stigall Primary principal, Richard Willis, had the honor of removing the cloth, unveiling Stigall’s picture. Making history History was made in Humboldt last Saturday when August 5 was proclaimed…
Read MoreHHA Camp Discovery delivers entertainment to educators
Camp Discovery participants performed for the Humboldt City Schools teachers on their in-service day at the Humboldt Medical Center last week. Bro. Rob Harris was playing random music and directing the campers in dance moves. As he was giving direction, Mayor Marvin Sikes made his way up to the stage and joined in the fun.
Read MoreStigall legacy to be noted at dedication
The name Stigall will forever be entrenched in Humboldt’s history. Schools have taken the name, Stigall, and a museum is named in honor of the late Tom and his wife, O.E. Stigall. A dedication ceremony will be held at Stigall Primary School, honoring the late educator Saturday, August 5 at 5 p.m. Light refreshments will…
Read MoreMSSD Work-Based Learning catches eye of Governor
MSSD Work-Based Learning catches eye of Governor Haslam Program will become model for state By Logan Watson Milan High School’s Work-Based Learning program has only been in place for one year, but it has already drawn the attention of the area schools, the Tennessee Department of Education and Governor Bill Haslam. At last Monday’s meeting…
Read MoreSolar farm to triple in size, add 350kw of panels
MORE SOLAR POWER – John Warmath and William Scarborough (above) are shown at their first solar project in New Mexico. A Humboldt solar farm (rendering at right) will triple in size in the near future. The Click1 farm here is located behind auto dealerships along the north side East End Drive. A local solar farm…
Read MoreHeat, humidity hampers Humboldt “Pride” band camp
by Danny Wade Humboldt Jr./Sr. High School band camp wrapped up last Friday as members prepare for upcoming field shows at Viking football games. Second year band director, Matthew Sanders, said this was a good camp and much was accomplished. Heat and humidity played a role in the amount of time band students practiced outside.…
Read MoreMassive renovations transform Stigall
DECORATIVE ENTRY – Stigall Primary School is undergoing a $3.2 million renovation project. Lashlee-Rich construction superintendent, Bryan Parkhill (left) and Humboldt City Schools’ construction manager, Tyler Howell, stand under the new awning at the entry of the building. Construction was going hard and heavy last week preparing for the beginning of school. Classrooms and the…
Read MoreBongards expansion to bring 95 jobs
PROUD DAY – Humboldt, Gibson County and state officials were elated Tuesday when Bongards Creameries formally announced a $35 million investment in Humboldt. Farmer-owned dairy cooperative to invest $35 million in Humboldt On a bright, hot July day in Humboldt, a crowd gathered on a factory parking lot to celebrate cheese. “Eat more cheese!” was…
Read MoreCheck out the 2017 Business & Service Directory
The 2017 Gibson County Business & Service Directory is packed full of business card ads! Click the Directory image above to view the flip book! http://fb.mediarelay.com/21320/
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