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  by Logan Watson Cancer survivors from all across Gibson County came together Saturday night to support one another in their fight against a dreaded disease that has touched countless lives in Gibson County. The first annual Gibson County Relay for Life was held Saturday night at the Milan City Park, benefitting the American Cancer…

Legendary coach Jim Poteete passes at 83   by Danny Wade Humboldt lost one its most beloved sons last week. Legendary coach Jim Poteete passed away last Wednesday morning. Practically everyone who lives in or has lived in Humboldt over the past 40-plus years either knew or knew of Coach Po. When word of his…

Charlotte Shivley by Danny Wade After a career that spans over four decades, a Humboldt educator is calling it quits. East Elementary School principal, Charlotte Shivley announced her retirement recently. Shivley has been in the education field for 41 years, the past eight at East. “I never thought I would get past 30 years,” Shivley…

by Danny Wade Humboldt Rotarians, president Christine Warrington, president elect Dave Barnett and assistant district governor Tommy Goodrum attended the Rotary International District 6760 Conference. District 6760 includes all of West Tennessee except Shelby County and over half of Middle Tennessee. There are approximately 63 clubs in the district. The conference was held Saturday, May…

Walker returning to family neighborhood school by Danny Wade Humboldt City Schools is losing one of its leaders. James Walker, principal at Humboldt Jr./Sr. High School submitted his resignation and has accepted a new position with Jackson-Madison County Schools. Walker is moving back to the community where he was raised and will be principal of…

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          Winners by category Shoulder 1st Phillip’s BBQ 2nd Holy Smoke 3rd DC Smokers 4th Midnight Smokers Ribs 1st Bubba’s BBQ 2nd Midnight Smokers 3rd Phillip’s BBQ 4th Bib B’s BBQ Chicken 1st Rocking Roe’s BBQ 2nd Holy Smoke 3rd Midnight Smokers 4th Big B’s BBQ Anything But 1st Rocking Roe’s…

by Kim Forbes Last week the sun shone brightly on Humboldt. Some might have complained that it was too hot. Sure, some sunburns were endured. But, it surely beats the downpours that have fallen on our fair town in years past. It probably even beats sitting along the parade route in a coat. Because of…