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HIM: The Marshall Crawley Story
HIM: The Marshall Crawley Story By Ethan Orwig Coach Marshall Crawley said he had a story to tell, and he was right. He waited for me on the front steps of Dyer School, and it wasn’t until he stood to shake my hand that I saw just how huge he was. Coach Crawley’s arms were…
Read MoreLocal lawsuit will be heard by TN Supreme Court
Local lawsuit will be heard by state Supreme Court A lawsuit filed by the cities of Milan and Trenton against the office of 28th Judicial District Attorney General Frederick Agee will appear on the docket of the Tennessee Supreme Court sometime next year. In 2022, the governing bodies of Milan and Trenton both voted to…
Read MoreTrenton honors veterans with city wide celebration
November 11 kicked off a chilly Veteran’s Day morning at Oakland Cemetery to honor the lives of the soldiers who have fallen protecting our town and country. Although the winds rushed across the graves of the fallen, the cold morning didn’t stop people from gathering to watch the raising of Old Glory. the Vietnam Veterans…
Read MoreFood Rite’s ‘Bags for Brighter Holidays’ offers unique opportunity to give
Food Rite’s ‘Bags for Brighter Holidays’ offers unique opportunity to give By: Ethan Orwig As November presses on across Gibson County, the falling leaves and temperatures remind us that the holidays are right upon our doorstep. With Thanksgiving coming up, and Christmas on deck, folks file to the local grocery stores to ensure their kitchen…
Read MoreHumboldt first responders honored in ceremony
Last Tuesday, Magnolia Manor and Chapel hosted a ceremony to honor the men and women of Humboldt’s first responder organizations for the life-saving work they do in and around the community. The event was attended by numerous city officials, citizens, and of course members of the Humboldt Police Department, Humboldt Fire Department, and the Humboldt…
Read MoreHumboldt Board votes ‘no’ on trash rate increase
by Shane Wofford Update, 7/15: In a surprise move, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen have voted against the second reading of Ordinance 2025-08, meaning the proposed rate increase to $40/month for trash pickup will not move forward. This comes as a direct result of board members Julie Jones Coleman and Tammie Porter reversing…
Read MoreSewer Project and Rental Rules Discussed as Milan Meeting Recesses for Power Outage, Ends in Closed Session
Submitted by Lisa Sharp, City Clerk REGULAR MEETING May 19, 2025 – The Mayor and Board of Aldermen of Milan, Missouri met for a regular meeting at the Milan City Hall, 212 E. 2nd Street on May 19, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. with the following Aldermen present: Darin Tucker, Randy McCollum, Ed Reger, Rebecca Bennett, Richard…
Read MoreMedina man charged with attempted first degree murder
A Medina man has been charged with two counts of First Degree Murder after a shooting took place Saturday afternoon, May 10, on Bobbitt Road in Medina. According to a news release from Sheriff Paul Thomas, Gibson County Deputies responded to 105 Bobbitt Rd., and found a 15-year-old male suffering from two non-life-threatening wounds. The…
Read MoreBlackburn, Kustoff speak at Governor’s Luncheon
By Shane Wofford A packed house gathered at the Humboldt Medical Center last Thursday for the annual Governor’s Luncheon, a keystone event of the 87th West Tennessee Strawberry Festival. While Governor Bill Lee was unable to attend this year due to prior commitments, the event did see numerous state and local officials in attendance, with…
Read MoreHumboldt Mayor issues statement on Strawberry Festival Incident
From the Office of the Mayor Humboldt TENNESSEE Multiple videos are circulating on social media about a shooting incident that took place this past weekend in Humboldt. As Mayor, I want to clarify the circumstances surrounding two separate incidents that occurred in a span of five hours. On 5/10/2025, around 8:49 pm, there was an…
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