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B&G club dinner a huge success
by Danny Wade The 5th annual Bird & Burger Dinner was a huge success. It is one of the Boys & Girls Club of Humboldt’s biggest fundraisers each year. Last Saturday, hundreds of club supporters packed into the club’s gymnasium for a delicious dinner and to hear one of Humboldt’s own, Dr. Janice Epperson as…
Read MoreFestival Countdown
WTSF offers full week of events by Danny Wade Soon the smell of cotton candy, fiddlesticks, corn dogs and Polish sausage with grilled onions and peppers will fill the air. The 80th Annual West Tennessee Strawberry Festival is right around the corner. President Ashley Culpepper and his sister, General Chairman Melissa Swingler, have a week…
Read MoreHelping Hand awarded
by Kim Forbes A Humboldt humanitarian has been honored for her commitment to helping those in need. Emma Lindsey, director of Helping Hand in Humboldt, received a prestigious award last week. Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tenn. presented Lindsey and Helping Hand of Humboldt with a Meals Matter Award. Second Harvest representatives were at…
Read MoreDrug disposal bin now available to public
by Kim Forbes The city of Humboldt has a new way to keep drugs from hitting the streets. A new prescription drug take back bin has been installed in the lobby of the Municipal Building on Osborne St. This bin is a way for residents to safely dispose of old or unused prescriptions. The process…
Read MoreEpperson is keynote speaker
by Danny Wade Dr. Janice Epperson was born and raised in Humboldt. Like many, she comes from a humble beginning. But along the way, she had positive role models motivate her and keep her on the right track. Now as a distinguished professional educator, Epperson will return to her hometown to give back and return…
Read MoreLady Viking basketball program making huge strides
by Danny Wade Practically everyone in Humboldt knows how well the Humboldt Viking basketball team did this year. They posted an impressive 31-2 record and made it to the state tournament. But quietly, the Lady Vikings did something that may have gone under the radar. They completed their most successful season in years, many years.…
Read MoreCollege Bound
80th Strawberry Festival dedicated to Gibby Gibson
Gibby Honored by Danny Wade Editor’s Note: We are sad to note that Mrs. Catherine Anne Gibson died over the weekend after graciously being interviewed last week. Our heartfelt sympathies are with her beloved family and we believe she would want this story honoring her late husband, Gibby, published as planned. The late Earnest Henry…
Read MoreRoyal ambassadors tour Strawberry City
by Danny Wade The annual West Tennessee Strawberry Festival City Tour was once again a huge success. Last Friday ‘berry royalty and dignitaries toured several businesses and industries spreading the word about the upcoming Strawberry Festival. Dignitaries attending this year’s tour were festival president, Ashley Culpepper along with his wife, Beth; general chairman Melissa Swingler…
Read MoreBoston Bound
Flippin to run Boston Marathon by Danny Wade At the age of 39, Guinda Flippin decided to take up running. Fast forward 15 years, she’s now qualified for the largest marathon in the United States. Flippin will run in the 26.2-mile Boston Marathon next Monday on Patriots Day. Her support group that will accompany her…
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