Humboldt Chronicle Breaking News
State mandates schools offer summer classes next two years
by Danny Wade Even though the 2020-21 school year ended a couple of weeks ago, that doesn’t mean school is out just yet. Summer school began for Humboldt City Schools on June 1. Humboldt has always held summer school sessions but this year is different. The state of Tennessee has mandated all public schools hold…
Read MoreCity board approves of new development
Property owner requests rezoning to develop retirement community for Southern Baptist ministers by Danny Wade Humboldt may have a new residential development coming. The Humboldt City Board took the first step that would allow for the new development during their May 24 meeting. Tennessee Baptist Adult Homes owns property at the corner of Hwy 45…
Read MoreStigall, East hold drive through events
End of the year celebration wraps up school year for students, parents, school staff by Danny Wade Two Humboldt schools held end of the year celebrations for staff and students. Stigall Primary School and East Elementary School hosted drive through graduation and award recognitions last Thursday. Parents and family members drove their vehicles through designated…
Read MoreLynch is new museum curator
Humboldt Strawberry Festival Historical Museum filled with artifacts, memorabilia by Danny Wade For those who think Trey Lynch is somewhat a history buff, they would be correct. Now, he has a job that fits his love for history. He is the new curator for the Humboldt Strawberry Festival Historical Museum. The museum is located on…
Read MoreBoard at odds over hiring freeze, virtual academy
Split board votes to continue mask mandate by Danny Wade The Humboldt School Board had a lengthy agenda to go through during their May 13 meeting. Some of the items included bonuses, creating a new virtual school, tenure for teachers and mask mandate. At the beginning of the school board meeting when approving the agenda,…
Read MoreFour vie for superintendent position
by Danny Wade Humboldt City Schools may have a new superintendent as early as next month. During Thursday night’s school board meeting, board members received a packet, which mapped out the search process and included four candidates. Over the past couple of months, the board voted to hire Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA) to assist…
Read MoreJelks charged with attempted murder
A Humboldt man is facing attempted murder charges after trying to set his mother on fire. Timothy Barbarras Jelks, 29, has been charged with attempted first degree murder. According to a Humboldt Police Department incident report, officer Jeremy Douglas responded to a call on Spangler Dr. for a domestic disturbance at 8:42 p.m. on Friday,…
Read More83rd annual Strawberry Festival Junior Floats and Grand Floats Parades
Strawberry Royalty to reign over 84th Festival
Board rejects Shelton’s bid for superintendent
by Danny Wade The Humboldt School Board held a special called meeting on Monday, May 3 at 6:30 p.m. The only agenda item was interim superintendent decision, and whether or not to allow the interim to be a candidate for the permanent position. Current interim superintendent, Lillian Shelton, has stated she would like to be…
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