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City board meeting moved to different location
by Danny Wade The Humboldt City Board meeting last week hit a speed bump before the meeting ever got started. Typically, board meetings are held in the courtroom on the second floor of the Municipal Building. Unfortunately, court was still in session when the 5:15 p.m. meeting was to begin. A quick change of…
Read MoreChanges coming to Humboldt Jr./Sr. High School
Block schedule gone, new AP courses added by Danny Wade When students return to school in a few days, they will notice changes at Humboldt Jr./Sr. High School. The school is moving away from a block schedule in favor of the more traditional schedule. Last week, HJSHS Principal Jason Newman and Assistant Principal Dr. Lindsey…
Read MoreKustoff holds town hall meeting
Congressional Visit by Danny Wade Downtown Humboldt had a special guest last Friday morning. Congressman David Kustoff attended a town hall style meeting at the Coffee Shop. Hosted by the Humboldt Chamber of Commerce, Kustoff spent time chatting with many of the guests before and after he offered a brief update on happenings in Washington…
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Read MoreHamlett’s contract up for discussion
Current contract expires June of 2020 by Danny Wade Last Thursday evening, the Humboldt School Board met for what could have been a short meeting. Instead, the board meeting was delayed close to half an hour while superintendent, Dr. Versie Hamlett, and the entire board were called for an executive session at the advice of…
Read MoreCity board approves water projects
by Danny Wade Utility projects are ongoing at the Gibson County Industrial Park. Humboldt Utilities will provide services to the park. Last week, the Humboldt Board of Mayor and Aldermen met, and approved two resolutions allowing Humboldt Utilities to move forward with the projects. The board had previously approved letting bids for a new water…
Read MoreCamp is new city attorney
Going Camping by Danny Wade The city of Humboldt has a new attorney. Randy Camp is the new city attorney after the city board approved Mayor Marvin Sikes’ recommendation. The position had been vacant for several weeks after former city attorney, Terri Crider, accepted a new position with a Jackson law firm. Crider resigned as…
Read MoreB&G holds pre-4th of July picnic
by Danny Wade Humboldt kids celebrated the 4th of July a day early last week. The Boys & Girls Club of Humboldt enjoyed a pre-4th of July picnic on the grounds last Wednesday. B&G Director Gladys Robinson said the picnic offered an opportunity to show kids the importance of teamwork. She called it a learning…
Read MorePurnell is new principal at Stigall Primary School
by Danny Wade With the new school year just weeks away, one of Humboldt’s three schools will have a new principal. When Stigall Primary School students come back to school on August 1, Tiffany Purnell will be their new principal. Purnell is no stranger to Humboldt City Schools. She has worked here going on seven…
Read MoreSmith named Strawberry Festival general chairman
by Danny Wade For most people in Humboldt and the surrounding area, the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival is one week out of the year. But for those involved with the festival, it can be 52 weeks a year. That is the reason President Betty Langley has named Sherry Jo Smith as her general chairman.…
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