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Iconic water tower getting needed facelift
by DANNY WADE | Senior Editor dwade@hchronicle.net Those traveling in and around downtown Humboldt have probably noticed something strange protruding from the top of the water tower. The iconic downtown water tank is getting a much-needed facelift. The almost 100-year-old water tower has been used as a backdrop for hundreds of photographs over the years.…
Read MoreBusiness Spotlight: AirMD
The winters in Humboldt have been biting and the summers have been sweltering. Heating and air conditioning are important to keep our days on track, and that’s where Air M.D. comes in. Owners Brad and Diane Scruggs are both natives of Gibson County, Trenton and Humboldt respectively. The couple, who have been married for 15…
Read MoreFire chief, senior center director positions remain unfilled for now
by DANNY WADE | Senior Editor dwade@hchronicle.net When the Humboldt Board of Mayor and Aldermen met on Monday, February 27, Mayor Marvin Sikes had high hopes of naming the new fire chief and the new director of the Humboldt Senior Citizens Center. Neither position was filled during the meeting. Item 13 on the city board…
Read MoreStorms strike strawberry city
by ARIEL McRAE | Associate Editor amcrae@hchronicle.net Those working around Humboldt last Friday, March 3 knew there were storms on the horizon, but the whole city was in for a surprise with the ferocity of the winds and all the implications that came with the massive weather front. Trees were downs, power was lost and…
Read MoreHumboldt City Schools celebrate Black History
by ARIEL McRAE | Associate Editor amcrae@hchronicle.net Black History Month is celebrated annually across the United States throughout the month of February. The celebration of Black History started in 1915 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson. Originally, there was only one week of commemoration for Black excellence and innovations. Dr. Woodson chose February because it…
Read MoreGNK Defense is more than teaching martial arts
Those in Humboldt and surrounding areas who are interested in karate, self defense and firearm classes are in luck. GNK Defense offers classes as part of a holistic martial arts approach. GNK Defense, owned and operated by former Humboldtan Jason Walters, offers classes at the Gallaria building on the corner of North Central Ave and…
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Teddy bears make life more bearable for kids
by ARIEL McRAE | Associate Editor amcrae@hchronicle.net The Gibson County Carl Perkins Center is holding a countywide fundraiser to gift every child that enters the organization a tangible symbol of hope to cling to while going through hardships. The Teddy Bear Drive is a project created by the Gibson County Adult Leadership Class of 2022-2023…
Read MoreBusiness Spotlight
The Hemp Shop helps your body reach the balance it deserves The Hemp Shop hemp wellness boutique has a newly-opened second location at 2535 North Central Ave. in Humboldt. The original store is in Milan located at 1125 South Main St. downtown. Owner Kristin Taracki officially opened the store with her husband Alex in November…
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