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  Nursing, plumbing, correctional officer programs available at Humboldt Higher Education Center by DANNY WADE  |  Senior Editor dwade@hchronicle.net When Jackson State Community College pulled out of the Humboldt Higher Education Center on Main St. in Humboldt last year, there were concerns of how to use the historic building. The city contacted TCAT (Tennessee College…

    by ARIEL McRAE  |  Associate Editor amcrae@hchronicle.net The Humboldt Board of Mayor and Aldermen met last Monday, March 13 to discuss a relatively short agenda. While the agenda was short, there were a few big items up for vote with major development potential for the businesses of Humboldt. First, the board voted on…

by DANNY WADE  |  Senior Editor dwade@hchronicle.net Those traveling in and around downtown Humboldt have probably noticed something strange protruding from the top of the water tower. The iconic downtown water tank is getting a much-needed facelift. The almost 100-year-old water tower has been used as a backdrop for hundreds of photographs over the years.…

The winters in Humboldt have been biting and the summers have been sweltering. Heating and air conditioning are important to keep our days on track, and that’s where Air M.D. comes in. Owners Brad and Diane Scruggs are both natives of Gibson County, Trenton and Humboldt respectively. The couple, who have been married for 15…

by DANNY WADE  |  Senior Editor dwade@hchronicle.net When the Humboldt Board of Mayor and Aldermen met on Monday, February 27, Mayor Marvin Sikes had high hopes of naming the new fire chief and the new director of the Humboldt Senior Citizens Center. Neither position was filled during the meeting. Item 13 on the city board…

by ARIEL McRAE  |  Associate Editor amcrae@hchronicle.net Those working around Humboldt last Friday, March 3 knew there were storms on the horizon, but the whole city was in for a surprise with the ferocity of the winds and all the implications that came with the massive weather front. Trees were downs, power was lost and…

  by ARIEL McRAE  |  Associate Editor amcrae@hchronicle.net Black History Month is celebrated annually across the United States throughout the month of February. The celebration of Black History started in 1915 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson. Originally, there was only one week of commemoration for Black excellence and innovations. Dr. Woodson chose February because it…

Those in Humboldt and surrounding areas who are interested in karate, self defense and firearm classes are in luck. GNK Defense offers classes as part of a holistic martial arts approach. GNK Defense, owned and operated by former Humboldtan Jason Walters, offers classes at the Gallaria building on the corner of North Central Ave and…