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Humboldt Rotary celebrates 75
by Danny Wade A Humboldt civic club hit a milestone this month. The Rotary Club of Humboldt celebrated their 75th anniversary last week. To mark the occasion, members and their spouses/significant others, and special guests met at Crown Winery for the celebration that included dinner, drinks, awards, recognitions and live music. Club president, Doug Short,…
Read MoreSchools add sanitation sprayer to cleaning arsenal
by Caleb Revill, Gibson County Publishing Humboldt City Schools have an effective tool at their disposal for combating the spread of COVID-19 this flu season, and HCS Maintenance Custodian Charles Broyles is happy to have it. The “Clorox-360 System” is a heavy-duty electrostatic sprayer that greatly improves cleaning effectiveness and efficiency in classrooms. Every Friday,…
Read MoreBallard resigns as head football coach
by Danny Wade A Humboldt coach is hanging up his whistle and clip board, and will be leaving the sidelines on Friday nights. Anthony Ballard turned in his resignation as head football coach for the Vikings. Ballard will remain with Humboldt City Schools in his other capacities, but made the difficult decision to walk away…
Read MoreHCS book program approved
by Danny Wade Humboldt City Schools is participating in a program designed to help the youngest readers get off to a good start. The Early Literacy Book Delivery program is set to begin by the end of the year. Humboldt City Schools’ Federal Programs Director Jennifer Roten, under the guidance of interim Superintendent Lillian Shelton,…
Read MoreSplit board approves rezoning property
by Danny Wade Who would have thought rezoning a property would cause such an uproar? The residents of Bradford Acre, that’s who. During a public hearing held prior to last week’s Humboldt Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting, 30-plus people attended to let their voices be heard. Most of those attending were not in favor…
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Exchange Club to host Veterans Day parade, program
by Mindy East The show must go on when it comes to honoring our veterans. They sacrificed so much for our country and truly deserve the recognition. When the CDC guidelines went into effect back in March most people didn’t think too far ahead, but Exchange Club President Elna Blankenship did. Her first thought was…
Read More$544k of meth seized
Drug Task Force Director Johnie Carter says that a Humboldt man is in custody after agents arrested him for receiving a large shipment of methamphetamine – ice. On October 23, agents with the West Tennessee Drug Task Force received information from a shipping company that they had identified a dangerous package that they believed contained…
Read MoreMorning Mingle returns to downtown
First Mingle since February due to COVID pandemic by Mindy East The Humboldt Chamber of Commerce held their first Morning Mingle since the pandemic Friday morning at the Coffee Shop. With it being the first “mingle” since February, a good-sized crowd turned out for the event. Most came to catch up with area business men…
Read MoreTie Breaker
Mayor breaks tie after 2-2 vote to rezone property by Danny Wade For one Humboldt property owner seeking to have his land rezoned, the second time’s a charm. But, before it is rezoned, it will take a third vote. The Humboldt Board of Mayor and Aldermen met last week on Monday, October 12. Once again, an ordinance to…
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