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Read MoreBoard contemplates delaying school three days before scheduled opening
McNeal asked to postpone until after Labor Day, Johnson suggested to delay two weeks by Danny Wade School began as scheduled last Friday. But three days prior, the possibility of not opening schools was up in the air when members of the Humboldt School Board suggested postponing the opening. During the school board’s August 4…
Read MoreThree Way board votes to keep park walking trail open; playground, pavilion remain closed
With COVID numbers on the rise, the Three Way Board of Mayor and Aldermen decided to keep the status quo as to opening Pine Hill Park. The park was closed months ago when the coronavirus pandemic hit after Governor Bill Lee mandated all state parks close. At that time, Mayor Larry Sanders signed an executive…
Read MoreGibson County man gets 7 years after 2019 Meth sting
Gibson County Man Sentenced to 7 Years for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine Jackson, TN – Michael Taylor, 37, has been sentenced to 87 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. D. Michael Dunavant, U.S. Attorney announced the sentence today. According to information presented in court, on May 20, 2019,…
Read MoreOfficials announce plans to begin school
by Danny Wade With school opening in Humboldt Friday, interim superintendent Lillian Shelton and her administrative team have come up with a plan. The plan calls for easing into the school year during the first week. Each school will bring in one grade at a time each day to get students and staff oriented with…
Read MoreIn-person, virtual students will be fed
All Humboldt students will be offered breakfast and lunch, five days a week by Danny Wade School has changed drastically due to the COVID pandemic as to how students will attend—from home or the classroom. One thing that will not change is all Humboldt students will still receive breakfast and lunch each day.…
Read MoreCoaches information meeting held for upcoming HJSHS sports seasons
by Danny Wade When Gov. Bill Lee signed Executive Order 55 last week, it lifted the restrictions on contact sports for high school football and soccer. The executive order will enable football to begin practices with contact drills, which had been banned. Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) will still have procedures to follow due…
Read MoreBradford, Gibson County, Trenton postpone school start dates
By Crystal Burns In meetings held July 27 and 28, three local school district boards agreed to push back the start dates of their respective school years. The Bradford Special School District Board of Trustees unanimously approved changes to the 2020-21 school calendar at its July 27 meeting. Instead of returning to school on Friday,…
Read MoreGibson County Fair happening Aug. 31-Sept. 5
The Gibson County Fair Association announced last week that the 165th annual event will happen Aug. 31-Sept. 5 in Trenton with some modifications. “The association, board of directors, concessionaires, and midway provider have met and come up with a plan to host this year’s fair while also keeping in mind the health and wellbeing of…
Read MoreHumboldt police utilize #8cantwait platform
Chief Buchanan… We are always looking for ways to make our department better. by Danny Wade The nation is at a crossroads when it comes to police, social injustice and political differences. These issues are fueling fires. The death of George Floyd has fueled these fires, and more and more people are calling for change…
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