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Missing festival week, Pres. Langley makes best of sad situation
Parody video in the works showing what would have been by Danny Wade Betty Langley has been waiting on this week for almost two years now. This week would be the week she leads the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival as president. But the coronavirus changed all that. This was supposed to be one of the…
Read MoreAlderlady Johnson passes at 65
Johnson was first African American woman elected to Humboldt City Board by Danny Wade A Humboldt icon has left us and gone to be with her Savior. Donna Johnson passed away Monday, April 20 after battling cancer for several years. A private graveside service for immediate family was held Friday, April 24 at 1 p.m.…
Read MoreRazed building unmasks piece of Humboldt past
Grocery store, Double Cola sign hidden for half a century now visible by Danny Wade Two downtown buildings were demolished Friday morning on 14th Ave. in Humboldt. But when one of the walls was unmasked, it revealed a pleasant surprise. In 2018, Humboldt Utilities purchased the buildings. General Manager Alex Smith said the buildings were…
Read MoreDecrease in reports of child abuse cause for concern
By Crystal Burns Reports of suspected child abuse in Gibson County are down, but for the professional, experienced staff at the Gibson County Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse, that isn’t a good thing. Bett Jewell, director of the Gibson County Center, explained that the decline in reports is directly linked…
Read MoreWoman crashes vehicle into local business office
by Danny Wade What began as a traffic stop by Milan Police last Tuesday morning, turned into a high-speed chase, then took a tragic turn that ended when the vehicle crashed into a Humboldt business. Whitney DeArmitt crashed her car at the intersection of Main St. and 22nd Ave. in Humboldt, plowing into the corner…
Read MoreLending a helping hand, church donates truckload of food
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints supports Helping Hand by Danny Wade A local church is helping bring blessings to people served by the Helping Hand of Humboldt. Last Friday, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints made a large donation of food. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is…
Read MoreSchool closing through end of school year
On Wednesday, April 15, Governor Bill Lee made a recommendation for all school systems to remain closed through the remainder of this school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Humboldt City Schools will honor this recommendation and remain closed, according to director of schools, Dr. Versie Hamlett. “In response to this action, Humboldt City Schools…
Read MoreThree Way City Hall project coming along on time, on budget
The Three Way Board of Mayor and Aldermen had a first last week. Instead of meeting in the customary way in the boardroom, the meeting was held electronically via Zoom meeting. The meeting electronically was deemed necessary due to COVID-19 guidelines set forth by the federal and state governments. Mayor Larry Sanders, aldermen Danny Wade…
Read MoreLynch receives National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award
Shane Lynch recently received the 2020 National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) Outstanding Eagle Scout Award for the West Tennessee Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award (NOESA) was established during the BSA’s 100th Anniversary in 2010 with the first recipient to receive the award a year later. The award…
Read MoreB&G Bird & Burger canceled
Funding desperately needed by Danny Wade To quote the famous song by Queen, “Another One Bites the Dust” is the latest theme for a scheduled event in Humboldt. The Boys & Girls Club of Humboldt’s annual Bird & Burger Dinner has been canceled. Boys & Girls Club officials made the announcement last week. “Due to…
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