Area News
Historic Humboldt building comes down
By Shane Wofford A piece of Humboldt history is officially no more. Throughout last week, demolition crews worked to tear down the building located at 1322 Main Street in downtown Humboldt. Crews began work at the beginning of the week, and by Friday, all that was left was the rubble. The building has had a…
Read MoreBlack History Spotlight: Mark Flake was Milan’s first Black County Commissioner
By Jean Odom Milan native Mark Flake grew up in the heart of the Civil Rights movement and has carried those ideals with him throughout his life. Flake was one of the first African Americans to attend Milan High School and he led the fight for new wards in Milan to allow African American to…
Read MoreMoss takes plea deal, jail time suspended on multiple drug, weapons charges
by Shane Wofford A Humboldt business owner has pled guilty to felony charges as a result of a raid on his business last year. Brian Moss, owner of Humboldt 24 Hour Fitness, was in court Wednesday, January 29 for charges he received during September of last year following a search of his property by the…
Read MoreShop with a Cop sheds softer light on police
by Danny Wade Riding in the back of a police car typically is not a good thing—that is unless it is the Shop with a Cop event. Last Thursday, dozens of local kids had a wonderful time interacting with law enforcement officers, firefighters and other first responders. Humboldt Police Department’s Lt. Jonathan Wilson heads up…
Read MoreSnowball Semiformal Dance Royalty Announced
MILAN C-2 5TH AND 6TH SNOWBALL COURT – Pictured front row, left to right, Ally Jacobs (6th grade), Allison Hernandez (6th grade), Ayma Linares (5th grade), Alayna Hughes (5th grade), and Abby Pickering (5th grade). Back row, left to right – Gael Castaneda (6th grade), Josue Axume (5th grade), Gabriel Garcia (5th grade), and Mallix…
Read MoreDoak Honored With Legend Award
MILAN STANDARD SPORTSWRITER PRESENTED WITH TRI-RIVERS LEGEND AWARD-Milan booster, coach and sportswriter Harry Doak (shown on the left) received the 2024 Tri-Rivers Conference Legends Award on December 6, 2024 at Schuyler County High School. Shown presenting the Award is Milan C-2 Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ashley Pauley. Photo by David Sharp, NEMOnews Media Group The…
Read MoreChristmas Kickoff Decorating Contest Winners
The Putnam County Bank received first place with their delightful winter scene in the business decorating category at the Milan Christmas Kickoff held Saturday, December 7, 2024. Receiving second place in the business category was Verimore Bank with a window decoration of Nutcrackers and the North Pole. Sullivan County Title Company took third…
Read MoreMilan City Council Meeting
REGULAR MEETING November 18, 2024 – The Mayor and Board of Aldermen of Milan, Missouri met for a regular meeting at the Milan City Hall, 212 E. 2nd Street on November 18, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. with the following Aldermen present: Darin Tucker, Randy McCollum, Ed Reger, Rebecca Bennett, Richard Head and Lesa Smith. Also present:…
Read MoreDTF Agents raid Medina home
Agents with the West Tennessee Drug Task Force raided a Medina home Tuesday morning, Dec. 11 about 10:20 a.m. and discovered over 100 vials of illegal weight loss drugs. After the search of 355 Saddlebrooke, Emily Brooke Arnold, 41, was arrested and charged with Impersonating a licensed professional, reckless endangerment, money laundering, criminal simulation, and…
Read MoreBSSD Board talks teacher morale
BSSD Board talks teacher morale By Logan Watson The Bradford Special School District’s Board of Education met last Monday night, discussing the morale of teachers at Bradford High School. Clayton McDade informed his fellow Board members and Superintendent Dr. Dan Black that he had received complaints regarding the administration’s treatment of teachers at…
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