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Sweet 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. …
Read MoreHistoric 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…
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