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Vanderbilt LifeFlight opens in Humboldt
by Danny Wade Vanderbilt LifeFlight is officially open for business in Humboldt. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held last Tuesday marking the day. The air ambulance service is on site at Humboldt Municipal Airport that includes a hanger for the helicopter including a service area, and living quarters for the flight crew and mechanics. “This…
Read MoreLangley selected general chairman
by Danny Wade The 81st annual West Tennessee Strawberry Festival concluded a little over a month ago. But that hasn’t stopped Festival President Chelsea Caraway from moving forward to next year’s festival. This week Caraway proudly announced Betty Allen Langley will serve as festival general chairman of the 82nd WTSF. Caraway, who is a schoolteacher,…
Read MoreHadley’s keen eye for details earns excellence award
City recognized 11th year in a row by Danny Wade The city of Humboldt recently received notification of earning an award for financial reporting. Humboldt Mayor Marvin Sikes is proud of the award and gives credit where credit is due to city treasurer, Kim Hadley. Hadley is the city’s certified municipal financial officer and through…
Read MoreCity board approves first reading of budget ordinance
by Danny Wade Humboldt citizens will not see their city property taxes increased in the upcoming fiscal year after the city board approved the first reading of Ordinance 2018-02, adopting the 2018-19 city budget. A second reading must be approved before the ordinance is passed. Aldermen were given a budget summary sheet that highlighted some…
Read MoreEmergency medical kits donated
Stop the Bleed by Danny Wade Humboldt police received a nice donation last week. Each officer will now have medical kits to use on site in case of an emergency. Jeremy Lansing, of WATCH7, is using federal funding to build kits that are donated to police departments. “The White House started the initiative, Stop the…
Read MoreNew program to combat recidivism introduced in Gibson Co. jail
By Crystal Burns Thanks to a $146,000 grant from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, select state inmates serving time at the Gibson County jail have an opportunity to leave incarceration with industrial credentials and the skills needed to secure good-paying jobs. The Northwest Tennessee Workforce Board and Tennessee College of Applied Technology…
Read MorePrincipally Speaking
Administrators meet new staffs by Danny Wade Humboldt teachers got a chance to meet their new bosses at two schools last Wednesday. Jason Newman got a chance to meet his staff at Humboldt Jr./Sr. High School and Dr. Renette Coleman spoke with her teachers at Stigall Primary School during introduction meetings at their respective schools.…
Read MoreKeller is new Public Library director
by Kim Forbes Humboldt Public Library’s search for a new director is over after library board of trustees passes unanimous vote to promote from within. Brittney Keller, assistant director at Humboldt Public Library, has been named to take the helm of the library after current director Diane Wright’s retirement on July 15, 2018. Keller,…
Read MoreThree new principals named to Humboldt staff
Newman to lead HJSHS, Doaks promoted at East and Coleman to head Stigall Dr. Versie R. Hamlett, director of schools, is pleased to announce the appointment of new school administration. Jason Newman has been selected as the new Humboldt Jr./Sr. High School principal, Brittanie Doaks will serve as the new East Elementary School principal, and…
Read MoreDiggin’ the Chicken
by Kim Forbes It was a great, historic day for Gibson County. Before a larger than anticipated crowd gathered at the Gibson County Industrial Park last Wednesday morning, Tyson representatives held a groundbreaking ceremony. Leaders of Tyson Foods, Inc., along with local and state officials, gathered at the future site of the company’s new chicken…
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