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County hires new EMS director
By Steve Short Gibson County has a new director of Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Dan Fowlkes, 42, was introduced to the County Commission Monday morning, Nov. 18 in Trenton. He succeeds Starr Austin who served in the position nine years. A Dyersburg resident with 20 years in emergency services, Fowlkes will begin Dec. 2. He…
Read MoreMcNeal, McLemore, Hodge re-elected, retain school board seats for Wards 2, 3, 4
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…
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Abernathy earns TSSAA Coach of the Year Award
by Danny Wade A Humboldt coach has received the highest honor in the state of Tennessee. Humboldt High School head basketball coach Ron Abernathy has been named Boys Basketball Coach of the Year. Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) notified Abernathy and school officials of the honor last month. The award is for all…
Read MoreHistory Museum celebrates 40 years
by Danny Wade The Humboldt History Museum is celebrating its 40th anniversary in November. Founded in 1979, the museum holds a multitude of historical Humboldt artifacts and memorabilia. Curator John Blankenship offered some history of the history museum. It was named the Humboldt Strawberry Festival Historical Museum. The name was changed to reflect the…
Read MoreHill pleads not guilty to rape & murder charges in McDaniel case
By Steve Short Dressed in a khaki colored prison uniform, with short cropped hair and black, horn-rimmed glasses, Finis “Pete” Hill slumped in his chair in a Trenton courtroom Monday afternoon, Nov. 4 and turned his head to avoid being photographed. He was alone in the courtroom, except for a journalist with a camera and…
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Trunk or treat slated Halloween night
by Danny Wade Halloween is a fun night for children of all ages. But in today’s world, parents have to be extra careful when their little tykes hit the neighborhood. This year, the Humboldt Lions Club is teaming up with the Humboldt Chamber of Commerce and other local organizations to make Halloween both fun…
Read MoreSt. James Missionary Baptist celebrates church dedication
by Danny Wade Sunday was a cool, blustery day in Humboldt. But it was filled with warm hearts when St. James Missionary Baptist Church opened the doors to their new church building. It was a day of celebration for the members, as well as the community supporters who showed up to stand beside them.…
Read MoreHandcffed fugitive escapes arrest after Gibson traffic stop
Fugitive at large after fleeing traffic stop on foot By Logan Watson An unruly fugitive escaped custody after attempting to hang himself following a traffic stop in Gibson late last night. Matthew Dillon Inman, 24, of Bradford, was initially stopped for speeding and failing to yield to an emergency vehicle, but the incident escalated quickly…
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