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Holly Jolly Christmas   by Danny Wade Have you ever seen a real, live reindeer? Or better yet, had the opportunity to pet one and feed it? Well, you are in luck because Santa Claus will have reindeer in downtown Humboldt during Christmas on Main Street. This will be the third year for Christmas on…

A Humboldt alderman and school board member is facing charges after an incident at a local restaurant. Leon McNeal is facing disorderly conduct charges. The charges stem from a November 18, 2019 encounter at the eatery where McNeal allegedly continually confronted Martha Shivers. Shivers, who was having a meal with her daughter and niece, filed…

  by Danny Wade A local internet provider is going above and beyond as a good citizen of the community. 1Tennessee is offering free wi-fi internet at area parks. John Warmath, president of 1Tennessee, said they have wireless internet at Bailey Park in Humboldt and have plans to expand to other areas. “We currently have…

by Mindy East It takes the right type of person to be a law enforcement officer. Dealing with criminals often times requires them to be stern and even forceful. But there is another side, a softer side, to the men and women in blue. The 2019 Shop with a Cop donation drive is happening now.…

by Mindy East There are angels living among us. They come from all walks of life. As for an 11-year-old Trenton girl, Mackenzie Reedes is one of those angels. Reedes is a sixth grader in the Trenton Special School District School. She has a passion for veterans, mainly because her family is full of service…

by Mindy East For the past several years, a local charity has made Thanksgiving a day of joy and hope for those in need. Helping Hand of Humboldt will be doing their Thanksgiving meal a little differently this year and in the new location at 808 North 22nd Ave. Every year, Helping Hand prepares around…

Lost History   by Danny Wade What took over 350 years to create came toppling down in a matter of seconds. A towering, majestic oak tree came crashing down last Tuesday. Twin Oaks is known for and named after the huge oak trees that flanked each side of the historical antebellum house. Last Tuesday, the…

by Danny Wade Humboldt voters took to the polls last Tuesday to elect three school board members. Wards 2, 3 and 4 were up for grabs. Two school board seats were contended while the other only had one candidate. The hottest ticket on the ballot was Ward 2 where incumbent Leon McNeal was challenged by…