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Local business decides to go ‘bear’ hunting
by Danny Wade With coronavirus dominating the news, people are finding ways of dealing with this life-altering time in history. They are forced to abide by social distancing, which is enough in itself. Then there’s businesses forced to close their doors to the public. People are doing what they have to do—to both survive health…
Read MoreStrawberry Festival canceled, first time since WWII 1942-45
All festival officials, royalty to carry over into 2021 by Danny Wade It was the only decision possible. This was a statement made by the Strawberry Festival Executive Committee and the Humboldt Chamber of Commerce to cancel the 2020 West Tennessee Strawberry Festival. “After extensive consideration and in following the guidance from our local, state…
Read MoreMartin named to All-American team
Freed-Hardeman junior Kortland Martin, a management major from Humboldt, Tenn., was named an NAIA All-American Honorable Mention after averaging 16.9 points per game – fifth in the AMC – on 38-percent shooting from behind the arc. He scored a career-high 44 points against Missouri Baptist on senior day, setting a new single-game Lions scoring record.…
Read MoreStrawberry Festival dedicated to Ramsey
by Danny Wade Strawberry Festival President Betty Langley is doing something a little different this year. Instead of having one Strawberry Festival dedication, she will recognize two this year. Last month, Humboldt Utilities was spotlighted as one of the festival dedications. Now, Langley has announced her second, the late Jack Ramsey. Last week, Langley and…
Read MoreBest of the Best 2020
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Read MoreStudents learning at home instead of school classrooms
Teachers provide educational packets by Danny Wade With the announcement of Humboldt City Schools closing until April 6, some might think the students and staff are getting an extended spring break. Yes, in a way they are. But that does not mean students will not be learning. Dr. Versie Hamlett, director of Humboldt City Schools,…
Read MoreSchools recognized for RTI2-B behavior program
by Danny Wade Two Humboldt schools have received an illustrious recognition for implementing a program that rewards good behavior. East Elementary School and Stigall Primary School are participating in the RTI2-B program. The Tennessee Behavior Supports Project (TBSP) at Vanderbilt University (funded by the Tennessee Department of Education) is proud to announce that East Elementary…
Read MoreAll Gibson County schools closing March 17-April 3
At the urging of Governor Bill Lee, all Gibson County schools are closing due to the outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus). The Bradford, Gibson County, Milan, and Trenton special school districts and Humboldt City Schools will not be in session March 17-April 3. All school events are suspended effective March 17, and district leaders will reassess…
Read MoreGov. Lee issues statement regarding school closure
Local schools closed March 17 through April 3, online education available, meals provided Monday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee issued a statement regarding statewide school closure. “As the response to COVID-19 evolves, I urge every school district in Tennessee to close as soon as practically possible, with all schools expected to close by Friday, March 20,…
Read MoreCP Center plans for child abuse prevention month
by Mindy East “Imagine this, a world without child abuse”, that is this years theme for the Exchange Club Carl Perkins Center of Gibson County. In 1983, President Ronald Reagan declared April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a tradition that still continues on today. For 37 years, April has been used to raise…
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