Humboldt Chronicle - News
Good News bringing good local news shows to listeners
by Danny Wade Last month, Humboldt listeners had a new choice for radio. Good News 99.9 FM and 1190 AM hit the airwaves with a new format. The new studio that opened in April, is located in downtown Humboldt at 120 N. 14th Ave. As part of Grace Broadcasting, these stations focus on local news…
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B&G Bird & Burger Dinner a huge success
by Danny Wade God made you exactly how he wants you to be. He made you with a purpose in mind. These were words of encouragement Dr. Logan Hampton told kids of the Boys & Girls Club of Humboldt Saturday night during the 6th annual Bird & Burger Dinner. Dr. Hampton is president of Lane…
Read MoreWTSF Art Show a success
by Kim Forbes The West Tennessee Strawberry Festival kicked off Sunday with two events. The first was a prayer breakfast held at 8 a.m. at the Humboldt Medical Center. The second event of the day was the West Tennessee Regional Art Center’s Invitational Art Exhibition held from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the art…
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Making A Difference
by Kim Forbes S.A.SH., Students Against Self-Hatred, founder Tiffany Purnell is gaining momentum for the work she began in Humboldt. Purnell, current Mrs. Tennessee and teacher at East Elementary School in Humboldt, saw a need in elementary school age girls and jumped in to address that need. Studies show that often girls’ self-esteem begins to…
Read MoreOrgan recipients, donors promote ‘Donate Life’ initiative
By Crystal Burns For the fifth year, Gibson County Clerk Joyce Brown invited organ recipients and donors to encourage others to give life during the Donate Life Donor Awareness Reception at the Gibson Co. Courthouse on April 16. Brown began participating in the promotion after watching her neighbor, Kenneth Bolton, and his family go through…
Read MoreCP Center dinner, auction raises thousands
by Kim Forbes Medina was home to a great party for a good cause last Saturday night. The 20th anniversary Gibson County Dinner and Auction to benefit The Gibson County Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse was a huge success. The dinner and auction was held at White Oak Farms on Spring…
Read MoreFew changes coming to WTSF
Back at Bailey by Danny Wade With the Strawberry Festival less than two weeks away, all the hard work and planning is complete. Now President Melissa Swingler and General Chairman Chelsea Caraway are putting the final touches on each event. Planning an event as large as the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival is a huge…
Read MoreFree physicals offered to Humboldt student athletes
by Danny Wade Humboldt’s student athletes went through a rigorous medical exam last week to prepare them for sport next school year. Humboldt City School, Sports Plus and local physicians teamed up to give physicals to all students who will participate in team sports next year. Humboldt City Schools’ Athletic Director George Yarbro partnered…
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