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Mayor, aldermen sworn into office
by Danny Wade Humboldt city election in 2021 seemed to last the entire year—and it did. Candidates began announcing early in the year. Qualifying ran May through August to qualify for the November ballot. Campaigning was running full throttle from day one. Year’s Day was the grand finale for the 2021 city election when the…
Read MoreCunningham to run for Gibson County mayor
The following is a paid political announcement “After prayerful consideration, the support of my family, and the encouragement of respected friends, I am announcing my candidacy for Gibson County mayor,” said Nelson Cunningham. “Gibson County has been my home for 48 years. I graduated from Milan High School and the University of Tennessee Knoxville where…
Read MoreMcNeal wins runoff
by Danny Wade The final piece of the Humboldt political puzzle is now in place. The city’s Ward 2 alderman position has been determined. Incumbent Leon McNeal won the runoff election against challenger Lenford Carr in last Tuesday’s election. McNeal doubled the number of votes Carr garnered at 65-32. McNeal received 42 votes last Tuesday…
Read MoreHistoric Marker
by Katrina Smith History was unveiled at the site where Stigall High School once stood. Gwendolyn Thomas and Tracie Claybrook, removed the covering unveiling a marker that honors the school and Tom Stigall, the first African American principal. Thomas and Claybrook both worked diligently soliciting donations from others to help make this possible. “These donations…
Read MorePasadena, California, here we come
by Logan Watson Members of the Gibson County Mass Band boarded planes Monday morning bound for Pasadena, Calif. and a world-wide audience as part of the 2022 Rose Parade this Saturday. The Mass Band is comprised of band members from Gibson County High School, Humboldt Jr./Sr. High School, Milan High School, Peabody High School and…
Read MoreShivers, Pruett attend final city board meeting
McNeal possibly attended last meeting pending runoff election results by Danny Wade The Humboldt City Board held their final meeting of the year last week. For aldermen James Shivers and Bob Pruett, this was their last board meeting since both decided not to seek re-election. This may have been Leon McNeal’s last meeting as well.…
Read MoreViking athletics bring disaster relief
by Katrina Smith Disaster can strike and affect people within a few seconds. Last Saturday, parts of West Tennessee experienced the forces of a tornado that left many people displaced but especially in Kenton, Tenn. The athletic department at the Humboldt Jr./Sr. High School wanted to help make a difference. Coach Craig “Teddy” Pettigrew was…
Read MoreHumboldt Chronicle conducts food drive
For over a decade, the Humboldt Chronicle has sponsored a can food drive for the month of December. They get their readers to help fill the boxes. For the month of December, they held a subscription drive offering $10 off renewal fees or new subscriptions to its paper. Savings are a big deal and $10…
Read MoreMaking it Merry
Shop with a Cop is more than presents by Danny Wade Even though Christmas is just a week away, Santa Claus made an early visit to Humboldt last week. He was in town to support Humboldt’s Shop with a Cop event. Even though Saint Nick did not fly in on his sleigh pulled by reindeer,…
Read MoreJolly Library Guest
Santa Claus came to town by Katrina Smith “You better watch out. You better not cry. You better not pout. I’m telling you why, Santa Claus is coming town.” These are the first words in the popular Christmas song, “Santa Claus is coming town.” Last Wednesday, that is exactly what happened. Santa Claus came to…
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