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Humboldt High seniors honored with row of signs
Viking Drive lined with 74 yard signs, one for each graduating senior of the Class of 2020 by Mindy East Humboldt Jr./Sr. High School has some new signs located on the front lawn. If you drive by the school you will notice 74 signs have been added. These signs showcase individual seniors of the Class…
Read MoreCity of Humboldt files answer-to-complaint to lawsuit
by Danny Wade A lawsuit filed in March by Dr. Versie Hamlett, director of Humboldt City Schools, was brought upon the city of Humboldt and the Humboldt school board in an effort to keep her job. On May 1, 2020, attorneys Flippin, Collins & Hill from Milan, Tenn. issued an answer-to-complaint on behalf of the…
Read MoreTVA, Humboldt Utilities partner with local industries
Helping Hand to use $20K to assist those in need Those struggling to make ends meet due to coronavirus might get some assistance soon after tens of thousands of dollars became available for Humboldt people in need. Last week, the Tennessee Valley Authority announced it will partner with local power companies by providing $2 million…
Read MoreRiggs facing homicide charges
Fatal fire takes life of Humboldt resident An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into a fatal fire in Gibson County has resulted in the arrest of a Humboldt man. David Glynn Riggs has been charged with reckless homicide. On May 3, first responders with the Humboldt Fire Department and Humboldt…
Read MoreExecutive director Hartig takes reins at Helping Hand
Hartig moving Helping Hand forward despite COVID-19 pandemic by Danny Wade When Sharon Hartig was named the new executive director for Helping Hand of Humboldt, she was ready to hit the ground running. That was until the coronavirus made it’s way to the United States and soon hit pandemic level. Hartig’s first day on the…
Read MoreMissing festival week, Pres. Langley makes best of sad situation
Parody video in the works showing what would have been by Danny Wade Betty Langley has been waiting on this week for almost two years now. This week would be the week she leads the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival as president. But the coronavirus changed all that. This was supposed to be one of the…
Read MoreAlderlady Johnson passes at 65
Johnson was first African American woman elected to Humboldt City Board by Danny Wade A Humboldt icon has left us and gone to be with her Savior. Donna Johnson passed away Monday, April 20 after battling cancer for several years. A private graveside service for immediate family was held Friday, April 24 at 1 p.m.…
Read MoreRazed building unmasks piece of Humboldt past
Grocery store, Double Cola sign hidden for half a century now visible by Danny Wade Two downtown buildings were demolished Friday morning on 14th Ave. in Humboldt. But when one of the walls was unmasked, it revealed a pleasant surprise. In 2018, Humboldt Utilities purchased the buildings. General Manager Alex Smith said the buildings were…
Read MoreWoman crashes vehicle into local business office
by Danny Wade What began as a traffic stop by Milan Police last Tuesday morning, turned into a high-speed chase, then took a tragic turn that ended when the vehicle crashed into a Humboldt business. Whitney DeArmitt crashed her car at the intersection of Main St. and 22nd Ave. in Humboldt, plowing into the corner…
Read MoreLending a helping hand, church donates truckload of food
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints supports Helping Hand by Danny Wade A local church is helping bring blessings to people served by the Helping Hand of Humboldt. Last Friday, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints made a large donation of food. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is…
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