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Spreading the word to the Roma
COUPLE MINISTERS TO ROMA – Gayle and Bob Hill hand out Christmas presents in Romania as part of their ministry there. The couple has been working as missionaries the past 13 years. The presents are part of Samaritan’s Purse, a program operated nationwide by Franklin Graham to provide gifts to needy children throughout the world.…
Read MoreTip leads to arrest of pot supplier
Observant driver helps nab drug supplier Man arrested with 10 pounds of pot By Logan Watson The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve are the busiest days of the year for shippers like UPS and FedEx, and there are few things more infuriating than having a package that you’ve been waiting on stolen off…
Read MoreMilan PD names top cops
Milan Police recognized for their dedication to duty By Logan Watson The Milan Police Department recognized four of their own last Tuesday night for going above and beyond the call of duty in protecting and serving their community. Milan Police Chief Bobby Sellers and his officers chose to honor Sergeant Nick Glenn, Lieutenant Kelvin Whitney,…
Read MoreMSSD receives Level 1 score on ‘Report Card’
MSSD’s low grade on state report card reflects tumultuous transition By Logan Watson The Tennessee Department of Education released it’s district report cards for the 2015-16 school year last week, and the scores for the Milan Special School District were less than satisfactory for Director of Schools Jonathan Criswell. The MSSD received a Level 1…
Read MoreCops bring Christmas cheer to local kids
Cops bring Christmas cheer to local kids MPD celebrates 10 years of Shop With A Cop By Logan Watson Looking back on 2016, there were a lot of headlines that pulled at our hearts, both locally and nationally. The duty of the messenger can be a heavy burden to bear, and the weight on our…
Read MoreDyer packing sheds, dime stores & WWII
Frances Powell grew up in the heart of Dyer in the 1930s-40s by J.D. Pinkerton In the Poplar Grove neighborhood resides a delightful 91-year-old lady by the name of Frances Mathis Powell. She is the daughter of Thoyce and Maple Cunningham Mathis. Both are buried at Oakwood in Dyer. Her grandparents were W.P. and Della…
Read MoreTBI Special Agent warns citizens of rising opioid abuse rates
TBI Special Agent warns citizens of rising opioid abuse rates By Logan Watson As Michael Stipe sang in 1992, “everybody hurts sometimes.” But what happens when you stop hurting? “One of the developing problems in our country is that we are continuing to take prescription drugs after they’re no longer needed,” TBI Special Agent Thomas…
Read MoreMayor debuts new rewards program for safe drivers
Mayor debuts new rewards program for safe drivers By Logan Watson Everyone dreads seeing blue lights in their rear-view mirror, but thanks to a new campaign created by Mayor B.W. Beasley, good drivers could be pulling away from a traffic stop with a discount rather than a ticket. Through January 31, motorists with a history…
Read MoreHamlett accepts 3-year contract extension
HAPPY BOARD – The Humboldt School Board (upper photo) was all smiles after an extended standing ovation from the crowd showing their pleasure of Dr. Versie Hamlett (left) being offered a three-year contract extension as director of schools. Dr. Hamlett accepted the board’s offer. The board deliberated and discussed Dr. Hamlett’s contract for months and…
Read MoreGraves facing three charges
Alderman Don Graves A Humboldt alderman is once again in trouble with the law. Don Graves is facing three charges: disorderly conduct, assault and resisting arrest. On Monday, December 12, 2016 at approximately 3 p.m., Graves entered the lobby of the Humboldt Police Department to acquire an accident report, according to Humboldt police. Graves was…
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