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Blackburn, 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…
Read MoreBradford’s ‘Ms. V’ celebrates 50 years in education
‘Mrs. V’ celebrates 50 years in education By Logan Watson Once they start closing in on 30 years, some teachers will fudge the numbers a little bit when you ask them how long they’ve been in education. Virginia Russell is not quite as bashful about it. Last week, ‘Ms. V’ celebrated 50 years as…
Read MoreRogers retires from South Gibson after 43 years in education
By Jean Odom Phil Rogers has served the community of Medina for the last 16 years as principal of South Gibson County High School. He has worked tirelessly since the school opened in January of 2009 to make the school the best he could for the community. Rogers is a West Tennessee native, graduating from…
Read MoreHumboldt Airport makes plan for long- term improvements
The Humboldt Municipal Airport is set to undergo a series of improvements as part of a long-term plan aimed at modernizing the facility and increasing its capabilities. Airport officials recently outlined their upcoming projects and future aspirations, emphasizing both short-term fixes and long-term infrastructure investments. Julie Crenshaw and Shane Lynch, members of the airport board,…
Read MoreHumboldt Chronicle Best of the Best 2025
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Read MoreSweet News, Bryant, McKay put the ‘GRAND’ in Grand Marshal
by Shane Wofford The 87th Annual West Tennessee Strawberry Festival continues to take shape, as last week Festival President Mitzie Privitt announced her grand marshals for this year’s celebrations: Berkley Bryant, Miss Volunteer America, and Hannah McKay, Miss Tennessee Volunteer. Though neither are Humboldt natives, Privitt selected them for their deep ties to service,…
Read MoreFeds add charges in Fairchild Sex Exploitation case
By Jean Odom The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation opened an investigation on December 26, 2024, after receiving a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about an individual uploading child sexual abuse material to an electronic service provider account. During the course of the investigation, Brandon Presley Fairchild, 43, of Medina…
Read More87th Strawberry Festival dedicated to Earl and Ola Privitt
by Shane Wofford The 87th Annual West Tennessee Strawberry Festival may not officially get into full swing until May, but excitement is already building and preparations are more than underway. It was just a few short weeks ago that Festival President Mitzie Privitt unveiled this year’s theme, “It’s a Berry Wonderful Life”, which shines a…
Read MoreLily Brooks O’Briant releases new Lifetime movie
By Jean Odom Lily Brooks O’Briant decided she wanted to be an actress at 5 years of age. While it’s not unusual for young kids to dream of being a professional actress, very few become a reality. Lily was the exception. She was determined to see her dream come true. Lily has deep Milan roots. …
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