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$4.5 million stimulus funding coming to HCS
by Danny Wade Humboldt City Schools has been the benefactor of millions of dollars from federal and state funding. Last week, the state released their latest round of funding, Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER 3.0), where Humboldt will receive almost $4.5 million. This is the third round of ESSER funding this school…
Read MoreWTSF City Tour takes new look
No tour bus, no industry visits this year due to COVID did not mean no Strawberry Festival City Tour. The 83rd West Tennessee Strawberry Festival kicked off last Saturday with the first event of the year. The City Tour usually takes place in mid-April but this year’s version came early. Saturday was not the typical…
Read MoreTrenton church feeding bellies and souls with food giveaway
Trenton church feeding bellies and souls with giveaway 1,200 food boxes available Wednesday By Logan Watson Trenton’s First Baptist Church North is taking a leap of faith this week. According to Reverend Ferdnando Bailey, his church is preparing to give away over 1,200 boxes of food, no matter the need, every Wednesday morning. “It’s…
Read MoreSchool board talks director search
by Caleb Revill The Humboldt Board of Education discussed teacher bonuses and approved a motion to get the Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA) involved in their search for a new superintendent at Thursday night’s board meeting, March 11. All board of education meetings are open to the public. Humboldt Interim Superintendent Lillian Shelton said that…
Read MoreMcCurrie, Cox retiring after 40-plus years
Jones Family of Companies congratulates Cox for 46 years and McCurrie for 47 years as loyal employees by Danny Wade It is not often to have two people retire from the same company at the same time after spending over four decades with the same company. But that is the case when Frank McCurrie and…
Read MoreStrawberry Festival moving forward
Most events will remain the same, some will see changes, others had to be canceled by Danny Wade A few weeks ago, Strawberry Festival officials announced the festival is still on. That has not changed and now they have the full week planned out. Of course, changes could and probably will happen when festival week…
Read MoreMartial Arts, former Humboldtan enrolling students
by Mindy East Those in Humboldt and surrounding areas who are interested in self defense classes are in luck. A new martial arts, self defense class is being offered in Humboldt. GNK Defense, owned and operated by former Humboldtan Jason Walters, is holding classes at the Opera House in downtown Humboldt. Classes are held once…
Read MoreThree Way Board to honor late Mayor Hill
City donates to fire department for plaque honoring Three Way’s first mayor and former fire captain, Jimmy Hill. With the passing of former Three Way Mayor Jimmy Hill, city officials decided to do something to commemorate his legacy. Last week during the Three Way Board of Mayor and Aldermen, the board voted to make a…
Read MoreCity board approves police hires, rezoning
Central Ave. properties now zoned for general business, opening possibilities for commercial development, creating new jobs by Danny Wade The Humboldt Police Department has two new people on staff after the city board approved two new hires. The Humboldt Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to hire a new officer and a full-time dispatcher. During…
Read MoreHouse fire turns tragic
by Danny Wade A house fire last week turned tragic when firefighters found a person inside who was deceased. On Wednesday, February 25 around 2:45 p.m., Humboldt Fire Department responded to a fire on 21st Ave. “The house was fully involved with smoke and flames,” Fire Chief Chester Owens said when firemen got to the…
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