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City board accepts Chief Ellis’ resignation, Assistant Chief Buchanan appointed interim chief
by Danny Wade During last week’s Humboldt City Board meeting, board members were confronted with a major decision that will impact the entire city. Humboldt Police Chief Rob Ellis officially turned in his resignation. Chief Ellis had made it known he would be retiring in April but officially turned in his resignation, which was…
Read MoreChief Signs Off
Ellis retiring after illustrious career by Danny Wade Humboldt’s top lawman will be signing off in the near future. Police Chief Rob Ellis submitted a letter of resignation and retirement to Mayor Marvin Sikes last week. With almost 30 years as a Humboldt policeman, Chief Ellis’ last day will be April 20. “I started in…
Read MoreBongards’ expansion well underway
by Danny Wade A local factory is in the midst of a major expansion. Bondards’ Creameries is increasing its capacity and adding new jobs. Brent Jewett, vice president of Process Cheese Operations, said the project is coming along nicely. Jewett said the company had hoped to complete the construction by June. But due to the…
Read MoreTurner announces candidacy for Gibson Co. sheriff
The following is approved and paid for by the Committee to Elect Jimmy Turner, Sheriff of Gibson County. I’m Jimmy Turner, a candidate for the Office of Sheriff of Gibson County. I’m 47 years of age and married to Pam. We have been married over 20 years, and we have two lovely daughters, Jacey and…
Read MoreSixty candidates qualify for county offices
By Crystal Burns Sixty candidates have qualified for county offices pending final approval from Gibson County Election Commissioners. Administrator of Elections Julieanne Hart distributed the candidate list Thursday after the noon qualifying deadline. Candidates now have until noon Feb. 22 to withdraw. Democrat and Republican primaries will be held May 1, and the county general…
Read MoreQualifying deadline for county elections is Thursday
By Crystal Burns The qualifying deadline for the May 1 county primaries and Aug. 2 general election is Thursday at noon. The following is a list of interested candidates that have picked up petitions. Those that have not filed/returned them had not done so as of Friday at 4 p.m. Candidates with potential opposition are:…
Read MoreWinsler celebrates 100th birthday
by Kim Forbes Humboldt had the opportunity on Monday to celebrate another centenarian as John Winsler celebrated his 100th birthday at the Tennessee State Veterans’ Home in Humboldt. In the company of friends, family and friends of the military and veterans, retired Marine Sergeant John Winsler, originally from the Memphis area, celebrated his 100th birthday…
Read MoreRoe is honoree of 81st WTSF
Royally Honored by Danny Wade A former beauty queen and Humboldt royalty will add another jewel in her crown. Mary Key Roe will serve as honoree of the 81st annual West Tennessee Strawberry Festival this May. Festival president, Melissa Swingler, and general chairman, Chelsea Caraway, proudly selected Roe as honoree and announced their choice this…
Read MoreMayoral Breakfast
Sikes looks back on 2017, makes projections for 2018 by Kim Forbes The third annual Mayor’s Business Breakfast held last Thursday was another success. Over 100 businessmen and women gathered for this meeting sponsored by the Humboldt Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Marvin Sikes gave a 30-minute speech recounting the accomplishments of 2017 and what the…
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