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Dr. Epperson receives survey score of 4.38 out of 5
by Ariel McRae The Humboldt School Board met on Thursday, October 6 to discuss a relatively short agenda. The biggest focuses of the meeting was to have discussion regarding the possible extension of Dr. Janice Epperson’s contract as the superintendent of the Humboldt City Schools system as well as discuss the items listed within the…
Read MoreMuseum to feature Latin-American exhibit
by Danny Wade When Tony Kail was hired last May to be curator of the Humboldt History Museum, one of his goals was to create interesting exhibits from time to time. That is exactly what he is doing. His first exhibit was held in July and focused on West Tennessee barbecue. Now, a new exhibit…
Read MoreCommunity ‘gathers’ to support CP Center
by Ariel McRae Gibson County residents gathered around several large dining tables in Trenton to share a meal in support of the Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse last Saturday, September 24. This event was orchestrated by the organization to raise funds to further their mission to protect the kids in Tennessee,…
Read MoreKids of all ages enjoy Fall Fest
by Danny Wade Last Saturday was a big day for kids of all ages with the 13th annual Fall Fest held in downtown Humboldt. Two city blocks were closed to traffic for the annual event. Festivities began at 10 a.m. and wrapped up early afternoon. There was something for everyone. For the kids, there were…
Read MoreHumboldt—city of the 21st century
by Ariel McRae There are big things in the works for the betterment of the citizens of Humboldt. It is no secret that technology is now considered a need in today’s world. Every kind of information needs to be a click or finger tap away in order to service the needs of those within a…
Read MoreA toast to Howard
Wine maker memorialized with UT endowment for students in viticulture by Ariel McRae Crown Winery is a well-loved business within the city of Humboldt. It is a shining light for tourism as well as a wonderful place to sit down to have a drink, share a meal and get to know those within the city…
Read MoreSuperintendent’s evaluation tool discussed at school board meeting
by Danny Wade When the Humboldt School Board met last Thursday evening, they had a relatively short agenda, but there were some key topics to discuss. One of those items was approving the tool to be used for Dr. Janice Epperson’s superintendent’s evaluation. According to school board policy, the board and superintendent must agree on…
Read MoreCounty Commission to vote on allocating $4M for city water projects
County Commission to vote on allocating $4M for city water projects By Caleb Revill The Gibson County Commission will vote to allocate $4,689,709 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) funds to be spent on city drinking water, wastewater and stormwater projects at their upcoming September meeting. County commissioners meet in regular bimonthly session Monday,…
Read MoreHumboldt Utilities earns three awards
by Danny Wade Those who are customers of Humboldt Utilities know just how fortunate they are to have such an outstanding company ensuring their lights are on, water is running, gas is burning and sewer is… well… sewaging. This does not happen on its own. It is the professional men and women of Humboldt Utilities…
Read MoreHardiman indicted, facing new charges
by Danny Wade A Jackson man accused of murder was indicted Monday morning in Humboldt. Jadon Davon Hardiman was facing multiple charges from an incident that took place during a high school basketball game where he shot and killed one man, fatally shot another and wounded a third. According to District Attorney Frederick Agee, a…
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