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GCP wins big at 2022 TN Press Awards
Four of Gibson County Publishing’s newspapers had a very good showing at this year’s Tennessee Press Awards. Representatives attended the awards ceremony last Friday held in Nashville. The Milan Mirror-Exchange, Humboldt Chronicle, Trenton Gazette and Tri-City Reporter all took home a first place plaque. In all, GCP produced 15 top-5 finishes. Gazette and TCR Editor…
Read More‘Grape’ teams stomp the ‘vine’yard
by Ariel McRae With summer coming to a close, it is nearing time for the grapes covering the vast expanse of vines to be harvested and crafted into wine at one of Humboldt’s busiest venues. The 5th annual Grape Stomp was held at Crown Winery on Saturday, August 13 to commemorate the harvesting season. Teams…
Read MoreOwens retires after 45 years with HFD
by Danny Wade After an illustrious career spanning nearly a half century, Humboldt Fire Chief Chester Bryson Owens Sr. has retired. For over 45 years, Owens has had one job—being a fire fighter for the Humboldt Fire Department. “I want to enjoy Chester—do something for Chester,” Owens said of doing something just for himself. “I’m…
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Read MoreFFA BBQ/auction set for August 27
by Danny Wade Two things people love are bargains and helping out others. On Saturday, August 27, you will have an opportunity to do both by supporting the annual Humboldt FFA Alumni BBQ and Auction. Humboldt Future Farmers of American (FFA) instructor Jason Wiles and his students have spent the past few weeks collecting auction…
Read More‘Hunka’ Hunka’ Burning Love’: ‘The King’ of hearts and homes
by Ariel McRae Soulful crooning filters out the humble home of Barbara Cleek where long-loved Elvis memorabilia lines the shelves inside her modest living room. Tattered magazines from over the years fill a wicker basket near her worn reading chair adorned by a multicolored, hand stitched blanket covered in music notes and the likeness of…
Read MoreShort named Strawberry Festival GC
by Danny Wade When Shane Lynch was named general chairman of the 84th annual West Tennessee Strawberry Festival last year, the gears in his brain began to turn. Lynch knew he had important positions to fill for the 85th festival—general chairman being the most important. Luckily for Lynch, he had a short list—a very short…
Read MoreDowntown Humboldt still on the move
by Danny Wade Humboldt has been on the move for the past several years and downtown Humboldt has benefited from the progress. That progress is continuing with major upgrades to some building facades. It began when Milano’s Pizza, Mi Casita and The Coffee Shop restaurants opened as well as the Kandy Bank and Bakery La…
Read MoreEarly Voting totals increase in final week
Early Voting totals increase in final week Election Day is Thursday Early Voting for the County General Election closed at noon on Saturday, with more voters turning out for the second week of polling. In total, 1,394 registered voters cast their ballots last week, compared to 1,263 from Friday, July 15 through Saturday, July…
Read MoreNew school year begins
by Danny Wade Last Thursday was a big day in Humboldt. It was the first day for the 2022-23 school year. For some students, it was a celebration for advancing to a new grade and seeing old friends. For others, it just meant the end of their summer break and dreading going back to the…
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