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Humboldt receives $150,000 grant
Grant funds available for downtown businesses to update store fronts by Danny Wade Humboldt businesses may be getting a facelift after the announcement was made by the state of Tennessee last Thursday. Humboldt will receive $150,000 to be used to update downtown businesses’ facades. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community…
Read MoreSorority holds balloon release
by Katrina M. Smith Cancer has affected our lives in some shape, form or fashion. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, it is estimated to be 281,550 new cases of invasive breast cancer in women in the U.S. as well as 49,290 new cases of non-invasive breast cancer. Even though women are mainly affected,…
Read MoreYahweh running for mayor
The following is a paid announcement submitted by the candidate. Yahweh Yahweh was born and raised on a farm right here in his beloved city of Humboldt. His family is grounded in the Christian faith. He graduated from Peabody High in 1986 Although Yahweh is a prominent businessman, his life’s passion is to live a…
Read MoreMcNeal seeking re-election for Ward 2 alderman seat
The following is a paid announcement submitted by the candidate. Leon McNeal is hoping to be re-elected for Alderman, Ward 2 “I have worked closely with the mayor for several years making changes in this city,” said McNeal. “There have been many jobs added, and a lot of other progress. One of my plans was…
Read MoreCarr seeking Ward 2 alderman position
The following is a paid political announcement. Lenford Carr is announcing his candidacy for Humboldt alderman of Ward 2 in the upcoming November 2 city election. Carr has many years of experience serving the citizens of Humboldt and Gibson County in several capacities. He served on the Humboldt Board of Education for 30 years and…
Read MoreBand Booster Club making a comeback
by Danny Wade The Humboldt Jr./Sr. High School band program just got a boost after school board members took action last Thursday evening. The October 7 meeting may have been small but three important agenda items were addressed, including restarting the Band Booster Club. Board member Terry Johnson was unable to attend the school board…
Read MoreFacing attempted murder charges
On October 10, officers with the Humboldt Police Department were dispatched to South Side Deli in reference to a subject that had been shot. The subject, a 31-year-old black male from Humboldt, was found with a non-life threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital by EMS for treatment. After an investigation, it was…
Read MoreBooker T. Motel approved for grant
by Katrina Smith Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development recently announced they were giving more than $4 million to historical landmarks to renovate and preserve Tennessee’s historic buildings. The Booker T. Motel was approved for a grant to preserve the historic building in Humboldt. The history behind the Booker T. Motel is rich and…
Read MoreGCP staff celebrates over 170 combined years
by Katrina Smith Do you remember your first job and the nerves you had before the interview and your excitement when you got the job? Last Wednesday, Gibson County Publishing celebrated a few employees who have reached a milestone of dedication and committed excellence with the company for a combined total of 171.50 years. How…
Read MoreChamber banquet a huge success
by Danny Wade The annual Chamber of Commerce banquet last Thursday evening was the place to be. Even though plans had to be changed on the fly when Mother Nature decided to rain practically all day long, members and guests were thrilled to attend. This year’s banquet was supposed to be outside and in the…
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