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Exercise stations installed at Pine Hill Park
Three workout stations along walking trail a new addition to Three Way’s park When Pine Hill Park in Three Way was in its beginning stages 10 years ago, city officials had dreams of what the park could become. Of course a playground area for the children was at the top of the list, along with…
Read MoreWindow decorating contest underway
Chamber of Commerce making the season festive for the holidays. by Danny Wade Practically everyone loves Christmas. Whether it’s time for family and friends, Christmas shopping, decorating the house or so many other things, Christmas is a magical time. But for Humboldt businesses, it’s a time to show off their artsy side by decorating the…
Read MoreLocal organizations receive funding to purchase refrigerators, freezers
Seniors are Chillin’ by Danny Wade Two Humboldt organizations and another in Trenton received a nice donation that will greatly impact their mission of feeding those in need. The Senior Citizen Center and Helping Hand in Humboldt, along with the University of Tennessee Extension Gibson County in Trenton all received funding to purchase refrigerators and/or…
Read MoreVeterans program pays respect to those who gave
Honoring our Veterans
Read MorePeoples Furniture not going out of business
by Danny Wade When Harry and Lyla Dee Davidson announced retirement, they also announced the closing of the family business, Peoples Furniture Company. The downtown furniture store has been a staple business for 70 years. News of the business closing was a sad day for Humboldt in the early part of 2020. Many asked Davidson…
Read MoreHumboldt Rotary celebrates 75
by Danny Wade A Humboldt civic club hit a milestone this month. The Rotary Club of Humboldt celebrated their 75th anniversary last week. To mark the occasion, members and their spouses/significant others, and special guests met at Crown Winery for the celebration that included dinner, drinks, awards, recognitions and live music. Club president, Doug Short,…
Read MoreSchools add sanitation sprayer to cleaning arsenal
by Caleb Revill, Gibson County Publishing Humboldt City Schools have an effective tool at their disposal for combating the spread of COVID-19 this flu season, and HCS Maintenance Custodian Charles Broyles is happy to have it. The “Clorox-360 System” is a heavy-duty electrostatic sprayer that greatly improves cleaning effectiveness and efficiency in classrooms. Every Friday,…
Read MoreBallard resigns as head football coach
by Danny Wade A Humboldt coach is hanging up his whistle and clip board, and will be leaving the sidelines on Friday nights. Anthony Ballard turned in his resignation as head football coach for the Vikings. Ballard will remain with Humboldt City Schools in his other capacities, but made the difficult decision to walk away…
Read MoreHCS book program approved
by Danny Wade Humboldt City Schools is participating in a program designed to help the youngest readers get off to a good start. The Early Literacy Book Delivery program is set to begin by the end of the year. Humboldt City Schools’ Federal Programs Director Jennifer Roten, under the guidance of interim Superintendent Lillian Shelton,…
Read MoreSplit board approves rezoning property
by Danny Wade Who would have thought rezoning a property would cause such an uproar? The residents of Bradford Acre, that’s who. During a public hearing held prior to last week’s Humboldt Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting, 30-plus people attended to let their voices be heard. Most of those attending were not in favor…
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