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Three Way hosts Heritage Festival
It may have been a cool, blustery day, but that did not dampen the spirits of those attending the Heritage Festival held in Three Way last Saturday. The festival was part of Madison County’s bicentennial celebration. With Madison County hitting the 200-year milestone, cities and communities across the county have held or will hold celebrations…
Read MoreMaking Christian hip, DaMac performs at HJSHS
Humboldt Jr./Sr. High School welcomed Michael Lacoste, aka DaMac, to present his message of love, hope and kindness to 7th and 8th grade students at the school. DaMac performed and spoke to students and the staff in the school gymnasium. He presented his encouraging message through words and music. Lacoste began his ministry in 2007…
Read MoreAircraft pilot airlifted after serious crash
by Danny Wade An ultralight aircraft crashed at the Humboldt Municipal airport Sunday afternoon leaving the pilot seriously injured. According to reports, a motorized single-seat aircraft crashed on the airport grounds. Humboldt Fire Department, Humboldt Police Department, Humboldt Area Rescue Squad and paramedics were on site working the accident around 6:30 p.m. Sunday. The pilot,…
Read MoreHumboldt fire fighters receive promotions
City board votes to hire new Humboldt code enforcement officer by Danny Wade Three Humboldt firefighters received accolades last week when they were promoted to the rank of lieutenant. Alex Trudo, Jonathan Tibbs and John Belanger were promoted during the Humboldt Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting on Monday, March 14. Humboldt Fire Chief Chester…
Read More‘Berry Big News – New events coming to Strawberry Festival
‘Berry Big News New events coming to Strawberry Festival by Danny Wade Each year when the Strawberry Festival rolls around, the festival president and general chairman want to put their own stamp on it. This year is no different. Strawberry Festival President Sherry Jo Smith and General Chairman Shane Lynch, working with Humboldt Chamber of…
Read MoreSchool board votes to get paid
by Danny Wade A somewhat touchy topic was once again on the Humboldt School Board’s agenda last Thursday evening. A few times over the past several years, the board has visited the subject of being paid for their service. During the school board’s February meeting, pay for the school board was open to discussion. Director…
Read MoreTISA—what does it mean for school funding in Humboldt
by Danny Wade If you have not heard of TISA, you will over the next month or two. Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA) is the new school funding program that Governor Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn are promoting. This article will be an introduction to TISA and what it…
Read MoreHardiman facing new murder charge
by Danny Wade A Jackson, Tenn. man who is facing multiple charges including first degree murder, now has more charges filed against him. Jadon Hardiman is the alleged shooter during a high school basketball game where Justin Kevon Pankey was fatally shot last November. Two other victims were also shot at the time. Xavier Clifton…
Read MoreCity board hears concerns, approves paving
by Danny Wade When the Humboldt Board of Mayor and Aldermen met for their February 28 meeting, a concerned citizen had requested to address the board. Humboldt resident Sammy Sampson’s request was on the agenda. Mayor Marvin Sikes told the board that Sampson had requested to speak during the meeting. Sampson, who lives on Greenview…
Read MoreSenior Center hosts history event
by Danny Wade The Humboldt Senior Citizens Center hosted a Black History program last Thursday morning. Even though the weather did not cooperate, a good crowd attended the program. Humboldt Mayor Marvin Sikes was supposed to be among the speakers during the program but city business took him away and he was unable to attend.…
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