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Royal ambassadors tour Strawberry City
by Danny Wade The annual West Tennessee Strawberry Festival City Tour was once again a huge success. Last Friday ‘berry royalty and dignitaries toured several businesses and industries spreading the word about the upcoming Strawberry Festival. Dignitaries attending this year’s tour were festival president, Ashley Culpepper along with his wife, Beth; general chairman Melissa Swingler…
Read MoreBoston Bound
Flippin to run Boston Marathon by Danny Wade At the age of 39, Guinda Flippin decided to take up running. Fast forward 15 years, she’s now qualified for the largest marathon in the United States. Flippin will run in the 26.2-mile Boston Marathon next Monday on Patriots Day. Her support group that will accompany her…
Read MoreMartin signs with Freed
Chamber of Commerce honors top citizens
Chamber of Commerce honors top citizens By Victor Parkins And the winners are… The annual Milan Chamber of Commerce was held last Thursday night honored the top citizens from 2016. Winners from previous year’s paid tribute to the honoree’s, and friends and family members poured in the meeting room to surprise the unsuspecting beneficiary of…
Read MoreBehind the Badge: Scott another of Milan’s ‘hometown heroes’
Behind the Badge: Scott another of Milan’s ‘hometown heroes’ By Logan Watson Growing up in Milan, Gray Scott’s childhood was like that of most other small-town kids. You go to school, hang out with your friends and spend Friday nights at the football field. After a while, that kind of routine can feel stifling to…
Read MoreMcLemore appointed to fill vacant school board seat
by Danny Wade Humboldt alderman had the task of naming a new school board member during their March 27 meeting. The seat was vacated when Lee Williams resigned from the school board to accept a job in Fort Worth, Tex. During the March 13 city board meeting, Mayor Marvin Sikes requested Alderman Bob Pruett make…
Read MoreFriendly Farewell
Turnbo trades berries for beaches by Danny Wade Greg Turnbo is trading berries for beaches. Friday was his last day on the job as administrator of Tennessee State Veterans Home in Humboldt. He started his new job Monday in Clearwater, Fla. with Oaks of Clearwater, an independent living, assisted living and skilled care facility. Turnbo…
Read MoreMs. Black Gibson Co. slated April 15
The staff of the Ms. Black Gibson County Scholarship Pageant is pleased to announce the 23rd Annual Miss Black Gibson County Scholarship Pageant Saturday, April 15, 2017, at 6 p.m. in the former Humboldt Jr. High School gymnasium (1021 N. 20th). The theme for this year’s pageant is “Fame: Born with Potential, Destined for Greatness”.…
Read MorePioneers take Final Flight Championship
2017 FINAL FLIGHT OUTFITTTERS CHAMPS – Members of the 2017 the Final Flight Outfitters Champs are: (front row), Sam McKinney, Austin Atkins, Dalton Flesher, Alex Jones, Adam Atkins, Caden Wylie, Brennan Lownsdale, Cameron McMackin, Adam Smithson, Alex Qualls, Noah Stafford, (back row) Coach Eric Patton, Coach Cullion Williams, Stephen Overstreet, Austin Little, Payton Lamberson, Travis…
Read MoreGC alumnus returns with LifeFlight
GC EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES CLASS – Recently the Gibson County High School emergency medical services class received a visit from Vanderbilt LifeFlight from Paris. Gibson County students (front row) are Alicia Forrest, Hayley Stephenson, Mackenzie Delgado, Shelby Thompson, Kaytlan Griffin, Hunter McCall, instructor Caitlin Clenney, GSSD SRO Kelvin Tosh, (back row) RN, EMT Daniel Ford,…
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