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Humboldt 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…
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
Click on the Best of the Best cover above to view this year’s winners!
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