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Gehring resigns as Bradford Alderman-Elect
Gehring resigns as Bradford Alderman-elect By Logan Watson Kyle Gehring, the former Bradford High School Ag teacher and FFA advisor accused of grooming at least two minor students under his supervision, resigned from the Bradford City Board last Wednesday after winning an uncontested election for Alderman. In September, Gehring was accused of sending multiple inappropriate…
Read MoreBREAKING: Ricky Lee Webb cleared of charges after 48 years
Ricky Lee Webb, who was convicted in 1976 for the rape and murder of a Gibson woman, has had all charges against him dropped and is now a free man after nearly 50 years. Read the full story in next week’s editions of Gibson County papers.
Read MoreEarly Voting ends Thursday
Early Voting ends Thursday By Logan Watson If you haven’t voted yet, your chances to make your voice heard in the 2024 General Election are running out. Tennessee’s Early Voting period will end this Thursday, October 31, at 6 p.m., leaving only Election Day polling on November 5 for those that want to help shape…
Read MoreVeteran’s Day events set for Nov. 7
by Tabitha Howell and Danny Wade As our country gets prepared to honor the brave men and women of our military, the Humboldt Exchange Club is once again preparing for it’s nearly day-long annual event, partnering with Humboldt City Schools. The Humboldt Jr./Sr. High School FFA class began preparing for the festivities on Friday, October…
Read MoreTCSW honors supporters of domestic violence victims
TCSW honors supporters of Domestic Violence victims By Logan Watson Stacy Miller, President and CEO of Tennessee Correctional Services West, celebrated Domestic Violence Awareness Month by honoring a number of individuals who have gone the extra mile to support victims of Domestic Violence. On Monday, October 14, Miller and the TCSW staff held the annual…
Read MoreDr. Epperson receives high evaluation score
by Shane Wofford The Humboldt School Board met Thursday, October 17 in the library of Humboldt Jr./Sr. High School. Items on the agenda included the superintendent evaluation report, the superintendent report and a report on recent faculty training with the Humboldt Police Department. The superintendent evaluation report was presented to the board, rating Director of…
Read MoreNew Top Cop—Rich is new chief of police
by Danny Wade The Humboldt Police Department has a rich tradition of noble leadership in police chiefs. Over the past 50 or so years, police chiefs Reynard Buchanan, Rob Ellis, Raymond Simmons, Rickey Coleman and Raymond Kolwyck have led the men and women in blue. Now, the tradition continues to get even richer with new…
Read MoreGibson County Sheriff indicted on 18 charges
Gibson County Sheriff indicted on 18 charges By Logan Watson Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas is facing 18 felony charges of Official Misconduct, according to indictments from the Gibson County Grand Jury. Under Tennessee law, Official Misconduct applies to public officials who refuse or fail to carry out their duties or misuse their authority…
Read MoreWarrington found guilty of violation of order of protection
Christine Warrington was in court on Wednesday, May 8 facing charges of violating a court order of protection. Warrington is a Humboldt School Board member and former candidate for Tennessee state representative and Humboldt mayor. Judge Mark Johnson heard the case and ruled that Warrington was guilty of violating the order of protection. He sentenced…
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