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By Shane Wofford A packed house gathered at the Humboldt Medical Center last Thursday for the annual Governor’s Luncheon, a keystone event of the 87th West Tennessee Strawberry Festival. While Governor Bill Lee was unable to attend this year due to prior commitments, the event did see numerous state and local officials in attendance, with…

The Humboldt Municipal Airport is set to undergo a series of improvements as part of a long-term plan aimed at modernizing the facility and increasing its capabilities. Airport officials recently outlined their upcoming projects and future aspirations, emphasizing both short-term fixes and long-term infrastructure investments. Julie Crenshaw and Shane Lynch, members of the airport board,…

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by Shane Wofford The 87th Annual West Tennessee Strawberry Festival may not officially get into full swing until May, but excitement is already building and preparations are more than underway. It was just a few short weeks ago that Festival President Mitzie Privitt unveiled this year’s theme, “It’s a Berry Wonderful Life”, which shines a…

By Shane Wofford A piece of Humboldt history is officially no more. Throughout last week, demolition crews worked to tear down the building located at 1322 Main Street in downtown Humboldt. Crews began work at the beginning of the week, and by Friday, all that was left was the rubble. The building has had a…

by Shane Wofford A Humboldt business owner has pled guilty to felony charges as a result of a raid on his business last year. Brian Moss, owner of Humboldt 24 Hour Fitness, was in court Wednesday, January 29 for charges he received during September of last year following a search of his property by the…

by Danny Wade Riding in the back of a police car typically is not a good thing—that is unless it is the Shop with a Cop event. Last Thursday, dozens of local kids had a wonderful time interacting with law enforcement officers, firefighters and other first responders. Humboldt Police Department’s Lt. Jonathan Wilson heads up…

by Danny Wade A Jackson man was in court last week facing multiple charges including two counts of first degree murder. Jadon Davon Hardiman was charged with the murder of Justin Kevon Pankey of Humboldt and Xavier Clifton of Jackson that took place during a basketball game between the Humboldt High School Vikings and North…