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Street renamed to honor Rev. J.T. Freeman
Public works superintendent Willie Reid unveils the sign designating J.T. Freeman Street in Humboldt. A crowd came out last Saturday morning for the dedication and renaming. Shirley Poston and daughter Stella Humphreys moved the entire crowd with their rendition of “Lay down My Burdens.” A large crowd filled the sidewalk in front of the Stigall Museum where…
Read MoreDriver in fatal accident was attempting to evade Sheriff
Driver in fatal accident was attempting to evade Sheriff By Logan Watson More details have come to light regarding the fatal accident outside of Bradford Tuesday afternoon. The Tennessee Highway Patrol identified the victim in the accident Tuesday evening as Jason Moore, 39, of Trezevant. According to the THP, Moore was traveling westbound towards Bradford…
Read MoreNeal named Class Single A All-State team
The Tennessee Softball Coaches Association recently announced that five area players have been named to the Class Single A All-State team. Gibson County Lady Pioneers Macey Neal, Huntingdon’s Alli Jones and Cheyenne Childress, Jackson Christian’s Sophie Dunavant and Scotts Hill’s Melanie Alexander were named to the TSCA 2017 Class Single A All-State team. Neal traveled…
Read MoreKidding around in Gibson County
The first ever Gibson County FFA Kid Camp was drew 37 campers to the Gibson County High School Equine Facility. The campers were between the ages of four through nine and attended from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m The five day camp was designed to give campers a hands-on learning opportunity. Each camper took care…
Read MoreFlooding causes issues for area
Sunday afternoon around 3:45 p.m., the National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for Gibson County. Heavy rain in little over an hour caused local roadways to flood around Dyer, Rutherford and the Good Luck community. Rainfall amounts reported from local gauges ranged from around four inches in the Good Luck community to three…
Read MoreHumboldt man arrested in Milan after returning to crime scene
Humboldt man arrested in Milan after returning to crime scene By Logan Watson A Humboldt man was arrested earlier this month after returning to the scene of a robbery he committed just two days prior. On May 31, James Anthony Slates, 48, knocked on the door of a Stinson Street home, but when he was…
Read MoreMan in fatal Bradford crash identified
Man in fatal Bradford crash identified By Logan Watson The Tennessee Highway Patrol has just confirmed that the man killed in today’s fatal accident in Bradford is Jason D. Moore, 39, of Trezevant. Moore was traveling westbound on Highway 105 between Skullbone and Bradford when he exited the roadway and hit a tree. The vehicle…
Read MoreMan killed in Bradford accident
Man killed in Bradford accident A 39-year-old man is confirmed dead after a single-vehicle accident on Highway 105 between Bradford and Skullbone this afternoon. The Tennessee Highway Patrol has not released any details, but the man appeared to be driving into Bradford when his car crossed over the oncoming lane of traffic, went through a…
Read MoreSikes makes re-election bid: ‘Humboldt pride is back’
Marvin Sikes is announcing his candidacy for re-election as the mayor of Humboldt. Sikes is currently serving his first term as mayor. Humboldt’s city election will be November 7. “To the citizens of our great city of Humboldt, I’m officially announcing my bid for re-election. So much has already been accomplished,” Sikes said. With Sikes’…
Read MoreChamber of Commerce chooses Love
After weeks without a director, the Humboldt Chamber of Commerce has finally filled the position. Amanda Love is the new chamber executive director. Chamber president, Georgann McFarland, said the board of directors wanted to take its time and find the perfect person for the job. She and the search committee believe they found the right…
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