Humboldt Chronicle Breaking News
Pettigrew is new Viking football coach
New Skipper by Danny Wade The search for a new head football coach for the Humboldt Vikings is over. Teddy Pettigrew accepted the position and will lead the team this season. His first official day with Humboldt City Schools will be January 19. Pettigrew has Gibson County roots and brings a wealth of knowledge and…
Read MoreTwo facing animal cruelty charges
by Danny Wade Two men are facing charges for animal cruelty after an explosion of posts made on social media. A video of two city of Humboldt workers killing a dog by knocking it in the head with a shovel surfaced on Facebook, causing quite a stir. According to Humboldt police, on January 4, 2021…
Read MoreSecond Harvest Mobile Pantry coming to Humboldt
When Tyson announced three years ago they were opening a poultry plant in Gibson County, it brought exuberance to the community. Even though the plans to have the plant up and running have hit a couple of snags, it did not stop Complex Manager Tom McCue and the staff from becoming entrenched in the community…
Read MoreLocal, state courts closed through Jan. 29
Tennessee Supreme Court orders provisions to suspend most in-person proceedings at local and state courts By Caleb Revill With regards to Gov. Bill Lee’s Executive Order No. 70, the Supreme Court of Tennessee has adopted provisions that will suspend almost all in-person proceedings at both local and state courts from December 28, 2020 to January…
Read MoreBailey Park CLC to begin administering vaccine
by Caleb Revill Bailey Park Community Living Center in Humboldt has been designated as a priority facility to receive the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine as an option for employees and residents, with plans to begin administering the vaccine on Monday, December 28. The plan to offer priority vaccinations to staff and residents at long-term care facilities…
Read MoreLocal people making Christmas brighter
The Giving Season by Mindy East The old saying that “it takes a village” still stands true, especially when it comes to helping children and their families at Christmas. For the past six years the Humboldt City Schools gives the opportunity for local businesses and individuals to adopt a family for Christmas. Whether it…
Read MoreSchools, B&G Club partnership ends
by Danny Wade The Humboldt School Board met last Thursday evening for the first time in two months. The November meeting was canceled due to health and safety concerns with the COVID pandemic. The board made quick work of the agenda with discussion limited and voting soon after. It was during the superintendent’s report that…
Read MoreGrant to aid county schools’ vocational programs
$175k funds provided by Bongards/RDP grant partnership – Humboldt to receive $100,000 by Danny Wade A local industry is partnering with area schools to provide funding for CTE (career and technical education) programs. Bondards is participating in a partnership to boost high school student opportunities to receive training as they prepare to go into the…
Read MoreMaking downtown a Winter Wonderland
Humboldt’s Harper Lee bringing holiday cheer downtown with Christmas art by Danny Wade A young Humboldt artist is bringing her talents to downtown Humboldt in order to spread some holiday cheer. Harper Lee has painted Christmas scenes on the windows for several downtown businesses. Lee’s artistry is on full display and each business is participating…
Read MoreVann is new sports writer
by Danny Wade The Humboldt Chronicle is proud to welcome Rhonda Vann as the new sports writer and photographer. As the wife of a football coach and mom of two sons who played sports, Vann brings her knowledge of sports to the table and is up to the challenge. She and her husband, Coach Dalton…
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