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Buffet line tempts readers’ taste buds with Thanksgiving smorgasbord of library books by Katrina Smith Sampling different foods will tickle your taste buds every time. While shopping in some stores, customers are able to do a taste test of food before they buy. The Humboldt Public Library had a taste test last Tuesday, not with…

Deputies handing out Christmas salutations by Danny Wade Unsuspecting drivers in Gibson County are being pulled over by Gibson County sheriff’s deputies each year. But in December, instead of writing tickets, the deputies are doing good deeds, handing out $4,000 worth of gift certificates that can be used at dozens of businesses throughout the county.…

by Katrina Smith Election night was a big night in the city of Humboldt.  The citizens took to the polls on November 2 and political hopefuls were anxious to see the results. The three candidates, Leon McNeal, Lenford Carr and Mrs. Yahweh faced off for the Ward 2 alderman seat. Carr received the most votes…

by Danny Wade new exhibit is on display at the Humboldt History Museum in downtown Humboldt. The exhibit, with African roots of Hoodoo and its folklore, will run through mid-January. Museum curator Trey Lynch is thrilled to have the exhibit for people to see. Lynch said to check the museum’s Facebook page for dates and…

by Katrina Smith Christmas came early for students at East End Elementary. Santa and his helpers have been working overtime to make a big surprise. The Bikes for Kids foundation is a program that serves over 61,000 economically disadvantaged children. This program promotes healthy learning by character building, reading and writing.  They enforce to the…

Parade, program highlights Veterans Day   by Danny Wade   Humboldt rolled out the red carpet for area veterans last Thursday with a parade and a special program, honoring them for their service to their country. Main Street was briefly closed at 10 a.m. for the parade, which began near the fire station and ended…

Chancery Court Judge George Ellis passed away Monday morning at his home in Dyer, Tenn. Judge Ellis has served Gibson County courts since 1978 when he became the youngest individual in state history to serve on a constitutionally-mandated court. Ellis was appointed as the General Sessions Judge for Gibson County by the late Governor Ray…