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Humboldt Board of Mayor and Aldermen votes in favor of the 2026-27 fiscal year, includes property tax increase
by Shane Wofford The Humboldt Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the first reading of the city’s proposed 2026-27 budget Monday night, advancing a spending plan that includes a 15-cent increase in the city’s property tax rate per $100 assessed value, while also approving several other measures ranging from zoning changes to public safety updates.…
Read MoreGCSSD Board votes not to consolidate schools
Board votes not to consolidate GCSSD to invest in schools By Logan Watson In a surprise move, the Gibson County Special School District’s Board of Trustees voted last Thursday night against consolidating the elementary and middle schools in the Northern part of the district, choosing to focus on improving the existing schools. The…
Read MoreHumboldt mourns passing of Coach Ronald Abernathy
by Seth Wilkerson Some coaches leave behind wins. Some leave behind trophies, banners, and record books that force the next generation to measure itself against numbers that may stand for years. Ron Abernathy left all of that. But if you knew him, or played for him, or worked beside him, or simply watched one of…
Read MoreHumboldt High Class of 2026 turns tassels
by Shane Wofford The Humboldt High School Class of 2026 celebrated graduation Friday evening during commencement exercises that saw 47 graduates launching into the next chapter of their lives.The gym was packed with family members and well-wishers as Pomp and Circumstance wafted through the air courtesy of the Viking Pride Band and the graduating seniors…
Read MoreReinhausen Manufacturing announces major expansion
German-based manufacturer Reinhausen Inc. will expand its production facility in Humboldt, bringing 90 new jobs and a $6.7 million investment to Gibson County, according to a joint announcement Tuesday from Tennessee officials and company leaders. The expansion is intended to help meet growing customer demand for advanced transformer production, voltage regulation and grid-automation technology. Founded…
Read MoreMyra Elam: Helping Others Find Their Purpose
By Ethan Orwig Have you ever heard of a trust fall? Often used for corporate training courses or a silly thing to do with friends, the idea is that one person closes their eyes while the other stands behind them with outstretched arms. The blinded person must choose to fall backwards or not, discerning whether…
Read MoreLocal lawsuit will be heard by TN Supreme Court
Local lawsuit will be heard by state Supreme Court A lawsuit filed by the cities of Milan and Trenton against the office of 28th Judicial District Attorney General Frederick Agee will appear on the docket of the Tennessee Supreme Court sometime next year. In 2022, the governing bodies of Milan and Trenton both voted to…
Read MoreCadence, Rhythm, and Ink: The Musical Creation of “The Wizard and The Owl”
Cadence, Rhythm, and Ink: The Musical Creation of “The Wizard and The Owl” By Ethan Orwig One of the most vivid memories I have as a child was sitting cross legged before my dad’s seemingly eternal collection of books, he stored on the shelves of our Oakland Tennessee living room. From history biographies to fantasy…
Read MoreFood Rite’s ‘Bags for Brighter Holidays’ offers unique opportunity to give
Food Rite’s ‘Bags for Brighter Holidays’ offers unique opportunity to give By: Ethan Orwig As November presses on across Gibson County, the falling leaves and temperatures remind us that the holidays are right upon our doorstep. With Thanksgiving coming up, and Christmas on deck, folks file to the local grocery stores to ensure their kitchen…
Read MoreHumboldt first responders honored in ceremony
Last Tuesday, Magnolia Manor and Chapel hosted a ceremony to honor the men and women of Humboldt’s first responder organizations for the life-saving work they do in and around the community. The event was attended by numerous city officials, citizens, and of course members of the Humboldt Police Department, Humboldt Fire Department, and the Humboldt…
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