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McKinley murder heads to Grand Jury
McKinley murder case bound over to Grand Jury By Logan Watson After months of postponements, murder suspects Uel Pearson and Lillo Harrell received their preliminary hearing last Friday afternoon for the murder of Rontavious “Maurice” McKinley. McKinley was shot and killed on October 11, 2016, while resting with his girlfriend in her home at 4024…
Read MoreDonations pouring in for West family
Humboldt Gives by Danny Wade A tragedy that struck Humboldt last week is pulling the community closer together. Donations are being accepted to assist a family that lost everything in a house fire and also claimed the life of a 7-year-old boy. Sadly, Tri’Darrius Shaw did not survive the fire. Fire Chief Chester Owens said…
Read MoreSchool board reverses plan to omit citizens concerns
by Danny Wade In a strange turn of events, the Humboldt School Board did a 180-degree turnaround regarding a policy that would halt concerned citizens from addressing the board. During Thursday night’s school board meeting, the second reading of Policy 1.404 Appeals to and Appearances Before the Board was on the agenda. This is the…
Read MoreVikings dominate in OT, headed to the ‘Boro
InterSTATE Bound by Barry DeLoach The Humboldt Vikings are good but to win it all you have to a have a little luck along the way. On Monday at home against the Middleton Tigers, Lady Luck was shining brightly as a free throw was wiped off the score board to keep the score at 72-72…
Read More‘Operation Trojan Horse’ results in 51 indictments
Operation Trojan Horse results in 51 indictments By Logan Watson A motorcade of state and local law enforcement officers descended on Gibson County last Wednesday with one goal: ridding our area of illegal narcotics. According to Special Agent in Charge Johnie Carter, a six-month undercover drug investigation conducted by the 28th Judicial Drug Task…
Read MoreMurder/Suicide originated with 2014 incident in Milan
Jackson murder/suicide originated with attempted burglary in Milan By Victor Parkins and Logan Watson Jackson Police are wrapping up an investigation after two people were shot and killed Thursday morning at a Bemis home. Jackson Police Chief Julian Wiser said the incident happened just before 7 a.m. this morning at 421 South Massachusetts Street. Chief…
Read MoreBulldog trio signs with colleges
Bulldog trio signs with colleges By Logan Watson Milan athletes have been a hot commodity among college recruiters as of late. Last week, three more Milan footballers made their marks to continue their academic and athletic careers at the next level. J.P. Porter, Cameron Oliver and Jordan Shepherd were each recognized in a joint ceremony…
Read MoreHouse fire claims child’s life
by Danny Wade Tragedy struck Humboldt early Monday morning when a house fire claimed the life of a young child. Fire Chief Chester Owens said Humboldt Fire Department received the call from dispatch around 2 a.m. Monday morning of a structure fire at 712 Etheridge. Chief Owens said Humboldt police were first on the scene…
Read MoreMoving On
Williams submits resignation by Danny Wade One of Humboldt’s emerging leaders is leaving his hometown. Lee Williams is leaving his post as executive director of the Humboldt Chamber of Commerce. Williams has accepted a job in Fort Worth, Tex. with the engineering firm, Halff Associates. Prior to coming to the chamber, he held a similar…
Read MoreAlderman charged with harassment
Alderman Don Graves Humboldt alderman, Don Graves, has had another run-in with the law. Graves was served a criminal summons through General Sessions Court of Gibson County on February 27. An affidavit of complaint was filed by a Jackson woman, alleging harassment. “Don Graves continues to contact me through text messages, phone calls and facebook…
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