Area News
Library dedication honors Ann S. Williams
by DANNY WADE | Senior Editor dwade@hchronicle.net After much thought and planning, a Humboldt educator has been memorialized by having a library named in her honor. The late Ann Simmons Williams, who was principal of East End Elementary School for many years, now has the school library named in her honor—Ann S. Williams Library and…
Read MoreBradford student rushed to ER after vaping
BHS student rushed to ER after vaping By Logan Watson The mother of a Bradford High School student pleaded with the BSSD Board of Education and those in attendance to do more to prevent underage vaping after her son was rushed to the emergency room on April 20. According to Brenda Culver, her 15-year-old son…
Read MoreFormer Gibson County Recovery Court coordinator indicted
Former Gibson County Recovery Court coordinator indicted Monica Bridges improperly paid for hours not worked An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of Monica Bridges, who served as the full-time coordinator of the Gibson County Recovery Court from October 2019 until her resignation in September 2022. The Gibson County Recovery…
Read MoreMerriweather urges kids to make the most of opportunities
Globetrotter Goals by DANNY WADE | Senior Editor dwade@hchronicle.net and by ARIEL McRAE | Associate Editor amcrae@hchronicle.net The Humboldt community came together last week for an evening of brotherhood, benevolence, bravery, belonging and brilliance; and do not forget burgers and birds. The 11th annual Boys & Girls Club of Humboldt’s Bird & Burger…
Read MoreStrawberry Festival Preview Section
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Read MoreStreet paving on city board’s radar
by DANNY WADE | Senior Editor dwade@hchronicle.net When the Humboldt Board of Mayor and Aldermen met on Monday, April 24, the agenda was short. Other than approving four accounts payable and accounts receivable reports, and the March fire report, only two other items were up for vote. The first item was discussion on the list…
Read MoreStrawberry Festival around the corner
by DANNY WADE | Senior Editor dwade@hchronicle.net With just a few days until it is Strawberry Festival week, the excitement is growing day-by-day. Last week, Strawberry Festival President Shane Lynch and General Chairman Anne Short talked about the week’s events. Besides Lynch and Short, other festival dignitaries this year are Honoree Judy Bowers and Honorary…
Read MoreThree Way Mayor Sanders passes
It can be said that Larry Sanders has been involved in the guidance and development of the city of Three Way since the late 1800s when his ancestors settled land and established a large family farm in north Madison County. His family has been instrumental in guiding the use of land for agricultural…
Read MoreMerriweather to speak at Bird & Burger fundraiser
by ARIEL McRAE | Associate Editor amcrae@hchronicle.net The Humboldt Boys & Girls Club is hosting their annual Bird & Burger fundraising dinner later this week on Thursday, April 27. This event is to help the club in its mission to provide the children attending Humboldt City Schools from kindergarten through high school with a great after…
Read MoreCOVID-19 vaccines, boosters available at Polk Clark School on April 28
COVID-19 vaccines, boosters available at Polk Clark School on April 28 Registration opens for Polk Clark summer school program By Caleb Revill The GCTS/Polk Clark Alumni Association is partnering with Mt. Pleasant CME Church and the West Tennessee Healthcare Strike Team to host COVID-19 vaccines and booster shots at the school on Friday, April 28.…
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