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It’s Festival Time
After no festival last year, excitement this year is bigger than ever by Danny Wade The year 2020 was no fun, plain and simple. COVID put a damper on the entire year. And we’re still feeling the hangover from last year’s pandemic. But next week, that will all change when the 83rd annual West Tennessee…
Read MoreRezoning, hiring policeman, fireman on board agenda
Police use of force policy receives board approval by Danny Wade Humboldt aldermen made quick work of the city board agenda last week. Although the meeting went rather quickly, that did not mean there were not some big decisions to be made. Prior to the Monday evening meeting at 5:15 p.m., Mayor Marvin Sikes and…
Read MoreCoaching staff has familiar faces
Reid, Williams take helm of Lady Viking basketball program by Danny Wade When the Lady Vikings take to the court next fall, there will be two new coaches courtside. But even though both coaches are new for the 2021-22 season, they are both familiar faces. This week, Humboldt City Schools announced Dorrington “Junior” Reid has…
Read MoreBird & Burger fundraiser back on this year
by Danny Wade To say 2020 and the pandemic hurt businesses and the general public would be an understatement. One organization was unable to host their largest fundraiser of the year in 2020, which put their finances in dire need. But 2021 seems to be getting life back to normal. That goes for the Boys…
Read MoreSuperintendent search begins
by Danny Wade The Humboldt School Board took a big step moving forward Thursday evening during their monthly meeting in hiring a permanent superintendent. Last month, the board voted to use Tennessee School Boards Association to assist in the search for the next director of schools. TSBA Assistant Executive Director Ben Torres attended the school…
Read MoreStrawberry Festival theme remains same, with one new addition
by Danny Wade In 2019 when Strawberry Festival officials began planning for the 2020 festival, they worked on coming up with a theme. Strawberry Festival President Betty Langley, General Chairman Sherry Jo Smith and Chamber of Commerce Events Coordinator Beth Culpepper brainstormed and came up with a catchy theme. Playing off the year 2020…
Read MoreEvents planned for Child Abuse Prevention Month
b Logan Watson The Gibson County Exchange Club Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse is ramping up for a busy month of raising awareness for a problem plaguing our community. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the group is asking people in Gibson County to help “Be The Light” by educating…
Read MoreHumboldt Chronicle Best of the Best 2021
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Read MoreBlankenship named Public Library director
by Danny Wade Humboldt Public Library has a new director. John Blankenship was selected to be library director. As director, Blankenship’s duties will be to oversee all day-to-day operations. Blankenship has a professional and qualified staff at the library. Joshua Fisher serves as assistant director. Blankenship said one of Fisher’s main roles is working with…
Read MoreHumboldt City Board terminates law officer
by Danny Wade The Humboldt City Board had the ominous decision to make last Monday night regarding a long-time policeman. Lt. Curtis Baxter had been with the Humboldt Police Department since he was hired May 21, 1984. Police Chief Reynard Buchanan submitted a letter to the board, recommending Lt. Baxter’s termination. “It is unfortunate that…
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