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Hayes’ college jersey retired
by Danny Wade A Humboldt superstar basketball player reached another milestone in her successful basketball career. Former Humboldt Lady Viking and Murray State Lady Racer, Ashley Hayes, had her Murray State #23 basketball jersey number retired. Her jersey will now be on display for all to see. An unveiling jersey retirement ceremony was held on…
Read MoreHumboldt musician featured in museum exhibit
by Danny Wade The Humboldt History Museum regularly has exhibits and feature artifacts, photos and other historical content from the Humboldt area, the United States and around the world. A new exhibit that is now open is on the life of Humboldt’s own, Robert “Bob” W. Cole. The exhibit runs through the month of January.…
Read MorePolice officers growing friendships
by DANNY WADE | Senior Editor dwade@hchronicle.net Friends come in all shapes and sizes… and ages. For one local family, friendships have been made that some might think are out of the ordinary. Brittney Kellar and her family have built a wonderful friendship with Humboldt police officers. Keller and her husband, Carington, are foster parents.…
Read MoreShivers headed to combine
by DANNY WADE | Senior Editor dwade@hchronicle.net Practically everyone in Humboldt has heard of the junior phenom, Stephon Shivers. For three years now, Shivers has been a terror on the defensive line for the Vikings on the football field. Last December as a sophomore, Shivers was invited to attend the SuperMax 100 held at Ford…
Read MoreMain Street rings in Christmas
by DANNY WADE | Senior Editor dwade@hchronicle.net When Humboldt decides to have a celebration, no one does it better. Last Thursday evening was just another of the Strawberry City’s wonderful events. Christmas on Main did not disappoint. Christmas on Main was the event of the season to attend and the hundreds of folks there were…
Read MoreNelson creates ‘window’ wonderlands
by ARIEL McRAE | Associate Editor amcrae@hchronicle.net All across Gibson County, residents and business owners have been gearing up to celebrate the holiday season. One way they have been showing their festive spirits is by having their windows painted by local artist, Shanna Nelson. Nelson grew up in Trenton, Tenn. where she went to school…
Read MoreSherron, Lewis ‘white hat’ state title games
by DANNY WADE | Senior Editor dwade@hchronicle.net For possibly the first time ever, two Humboldt men who are football officials were the “white hat” officials of two state championship games this year. Thomas Sherron and Larry Lewis both were crew chiefs/referees (white hats) in TSSAA Championship BlueCross Bowl games in Chattanooga, Tenn. The white…
Read MoreChristmas comes early for Humboldt students
by DANNY WADE | Senior Editor dwade@hchronicle.net Christmas came a little early for students at East Elementary School with a very special present for every third grader. With the assistance of a local doctor and a non-profit foundation, every third grade student at East received a new bicycle. Days earlier, students had been asked to…
Read MoreChristmas on Main offers something for everyone
by DANNY WADE | Senior Editor dwade@hchronicle.net Everyone loves Christmas. It is a time to get together with family and friends. Each year, the city kicks off the season with Christmas on Main—a celebration in historic downtown Humboldt. Christmas on Main has become a wonderful time to celebrate the holidays and this year will be…
Read MoreHelping Hand resale shop moves
by ARIEL McRAE | Associate Editor amcrae@hchronicle.net Helping Hand of Humboldt is expanding with the reopening of their resale shop. With the new building opening up, the non-profit organization will be able to attend to more customers and display more merchandise to make the organization more funds in order to better serve the people. Originally,…
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