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Viking 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…
Read MoreHardiman pleads not guilty in court
by Danny Wade A Jackson man was arraigned in General Session Court last Wednesday. Jadon Davon Hardiman has been charged in the shooting of Justin Kevon Pankey. Hardiman appeared via video before Judge Mark Agee in Humboldt. He is facing charges of 1st degree murder, attempted 1st degree murder with serious bodily injury, attempted 1st…
Read More‘Let’s talk’ forum brings issues to light during community event
by Katrina Smith Every day is filled with challenges, but in the midst of these challenges, what can be done? Last Saturday, people in the community assembled together last Saturday to talk about these challenges that affect the community in which they live. Recently, tragedy struck the city. This made everyone think outside the box…
Read MoreTree lighting, open houses ring in Christmas season in Humboldt
by Danny Wade There was a party going on in Humboldt Thursday evening. Businesses across town hosted open houses. Shoppers packed into the store finding bargains galore. Humboldt Chamber of Commerce sponsored the city-wide event. Chamber Executive Director Amanda Love praised Events Coordinator Beth Culpepper and Administrative Assistant Sydney Lopiccolo for putting on such a…
Read MoreWard on the road to success at DSCC
by Katrina Smith After graduation, life begins for each graduate. Some students take the road to work while others take the road to further their educational endeavors. Montrez “Trey” Ward, a 2019 graduate of Humboldt High School, knew his life was just beginning and things would be different. He understood this new plan and was…
Read MoreHumboldt Library serves up books
Buffet line tempts readers’ taste buds with Thanksgiving smorgasbord of library books by Katrina Smith Sampling different foods will tickle your taste buds every time. While shopping in some stores, customers are able to do a taste test of food before they buy. The Humboldt Public Library had a taste test last Tuesday, not with…
Read MoreSheriff’s Santas
Deputies handing out Christmas salutations by Danny Wade Unsuspecting drivers in Gibson County are being pulled over by Gibson County sheriff’s deputies each year. But in December, instead of writing tickets, the deputies are doing good deeds, handing out $4,000 worth of gift certificates that can be used at dozens of businesses throughout the county.…
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