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Humboldt Utilities to be honored during 83rd Strawberry Festival
Utility company does so much behind the scenes by Danny Wade In a little over two months, Humboldt’s pride and joy will be in full swing. The West Tennessee Strawberry Festival will be here before you know it. Last week, festival president, Betty Langley, announced this year’s dedication. In fact, there will be two dedications…
Read MoreTyson hatchery nears completion
Hatchery could be ready by May by Danny Wade May in Humboldt is always all about strawberries. But June this year might be all about the chirping of baby chicks. The Tyson Foods hatchery should be ready to operate by the end of May and possibly have chicks as early as June. Tyson…
Read MoreSchool board votes to not use TSBA
Board will seek applications on their own by Danny Wade The Humboldt School Board meeting last Thursday evening had its ups and downs. But for the most part, the meeting was productive and was civil. Prior to the beginning of the meeting, Humboldt Mayor Marvin Sikes administered the oath of office to newly elected…
Read MoreCarl Perkins Center gala to be held Feb. 8
By Danny Wade, Humboldt Chronicle If there were an organization that helps over 800 children and families each year, would you support it? That’s exactly what the Exchange Club Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse does for Gibson County. You can support their cause by attending their annual dinner and auction. This…
Read MoreIndustrial boards looking to create plan for commercial development
Portion of GC Industrial Park to be designated for business growth by Danny Wade Humboldt City Board members heard from members of the Humboldt Industrial Board last Monday evening about plans to bring new businesses to Humboldt. Tommy Goodrum of the Humboldt Industrial Board and Kingsley Brock, Gibson County director of economic development, made…
Read MoreMayor Sikes addresses crowd at annual event
State of the City speech sheds light on 2019, what’s ahead for 2020 by Danny Wade After six years on the job, Humboldt Mayor Marvin Sikes says there is still work to be done. Mayor Sikes addressed a group of people last Thursday morning during Breakfast with the Mayor, an annual event organized by the…
Read MoreBenjamins named honoree of 83rd annual West TN Strawberry Festival
Couple has chaired Horse Show for over a decade by Danny Wade With the beginning of the new year brings big announcements for the Strawberry city. One announcement that always comes early in the year is the selection of the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival honoree. Strawberry Festival President Betty Langley proudly announces this year’s…
Read MoreMarchers brave cold to honor Martin Luther King
by Brittan Pyron With temperatures in the 20s and snow falling from the sky, many Humboldt community members braved the cold Monday morning to make the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day march from Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church to the Municipal Building and then to St. James Baptist Church. As usual, the…
Read MoreMcLemore, McNeal sworn into office prior to school board meeting
by Danny Wade With three school board members winning elections last November, their new term begins in January. Two of the three members were sworn into office last Thursday evening prior to the regular school board meeting. Humboldt Mayor Marvin Sikes performed the ceremonies for Wayne McLemore and Leon McNeal. Mark Hodge was unable…
Read MoreBlackburn offers insight on Washington during Humboldt visit
by Danny Wade A United States Senator made a stop in Gibson County last week. Senator Marsha Blackburn made a quick visit to Humboldt last Thursday afternoon as part of her tour of all 95 Tennessee counties. Senator Blackburn visited and spoke with the 30-plus attendees prior to addressing the crowd. State Representative Curtis Halford…
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