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Schools begin fundraising for Rose Bowl
by Danny Wade When it was announced a few weeks ago that the Gibson County Mass Band had been selected to participate in the Rose Bowl’s Tournament of Roses Parade a few weeks ago, excitement quickly spread across the county. Now, fundraising projects have begun to fund the trip. Last week, Humboldt Band Director Heather…
Read MoreHumboldt rings in Christmas
Oh Christmas Tree by Mindy East Christmas cheer filled the heart of every child and adult last Thursday evening during Humboldt’s third annual Christmas on Main. Hundreds of people gathered on Main Street to enjoy an evening full of fun, activities and Santa. Businesses and civic clubs from Humboldt lined the street with booths for…
Read MoreB&G Club’s angel tree fulfills need
by Danny Wade Christmas is a time of giving. And what better way to celebrate the season than by giving to those in need. The Boys & Girls Club of Humboldt is again having an angel tree. This will be the eighth angel tree for the club. They have had an angel tree every…
Read MoreChristmas arrives in Humboldt
Holly Jolly Christmas by Danny Wade Have you ever seen a real, live reindeer? Or better yet, had the opportunity to pet one and feed it? Well, you are in luck because Santa Claus will have reindeer in downtown Humboldt during Christmas on Main Street. This will be the third year for Christmas on…
Read MoreMcNeal facing disorderly conduct charges
A Humboldt alderman and school board member is facing charges after an incident at a local restaurant. Leon McNeal is facing disorderly conduct charges. The charges stem from a November 18, 2019 encounter at the eatery where McNeal allegedly continually confronted Martha Shivers. Shivers, who was having a meal with her daughter and niece, filed…
Read MoreFree wi-fi available at Bailey Park
by Danny Wade A local internet provider is going above and beyond as a good citizen of the community. 1Tennessee is offering free wi-fi internet at area parks. John Warmath, president of 1Tennessee, said they have wireless internet at Bailey Park in Humboldt and have plans to expand to other areas. “We currently have…
Read MorePolice seek donations for Shop with a Cop
by Mindy East It takes the right type of person to be a law enforcement officer. Dealing with criminals often times requires them to be stern and even forceful. But there is another side, a softer side, to the men and women in blue. The 2019 Shop with a Cop donation drive is happening now.…
Read MoreReedes giving back through veterans home’s angel tree
by Mindy East There are angels living among us. They come from all walks of life. As for an 11-year-old Trenton girl, Mackenzie Reedes is one of those angels. Reedes is a sixth grader in the Trenton Special School District School. She has a passion for veterans, mainly because her family is full of service…
Read MoreHelping Hand cooking up Thanksgiving meals
by Mindy East For the past several years, a local charity has made Thanksgiving a day of joy and hope for those in need. Helping Hand of Humboldt will be doing their Thanksgiving meal a little differently this year and in the new location at 808 North 22nd Ave. Every year, Helping Hand prepares around…
Read MoreHistoric oak tree tragically falls
Lost History by Danny Wade What took over 350 years to create came toppling down in a matter of seconds. A towering, majestic oak tree came crashing down last Tuesday. Twin Oaks is known for and named after the huge oak trees that flanked each side of the historical antebellum house. Last Tuesday, the…
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