Area News
Dr. Epperson receives high evaluation score
by Shane Wofford The Humboldt School Board met Thursday, October 17 in the library of Humboldt Jr./Sr. High School. Items on the agenda included the superintendent evaluation report, the superintendent report and a report on recent faculty training with the Humboldt Police Department. The superintendent evaluation report was presented to the board, rating Director of…
Read MoreNew Top Cop—Rich is new chief of police
by Danny Wade The Humboldt Police Department has a rich tradition of noble leadership in police chiefs. Over the past 50 or so years, police chiefs Reynard Buchanan, Rob Ellis, Raymond Simmons, Rickey Coleman and Raymond Kolwyck have led the men and women in blue. Now, the tradition continues to get even richer with new…
Read MoreEarly detection is the key to beating Breast Cancer
By Jean Odom When Michelle Treadwell was diagnosed with breast cancer in February of 2024, it wasn’t diagnosed in the most usual way. “Everyone always feels for a lump, but in my case that wasn’t it. I couldn’t feel a lump and neither could my doctor,” Treadwell said of the experience. Treadwell was diagnosed with…
Read MoreAccident On Liberty Street disrupts power
Early Tuesday afternoon, a truck from JP Automotive ran off the road into the light pole at the corner of Liberty and Van Hook Street taking out power to the light at the intersection. Traffic was temporarily blocked from College Street to W Cunningham St and starting at Highland Ave on Van Hook due to…
Read MoreWelfare check Results in Drug Bust in Medina
On July 19th, officers from the Medina Police Department accompanied the Department of Children’s services to do a welfare check on children residing at 28 Rae Cove in Medina. Tarrant Adam Snead, age 38, Emily Martin, age 25 and a two year old child were present at the home when officers arrived. Mr. Snead gave…
Read MoreCriswell is leaving Milan for state job
Milan Director of Schools Jonathan Criswell is leaving Milan to work for the Tennessee Department of Education. After serving as the Director of Schools for the Milan Special School District for the past eight years, Criswell will become the Chief Program Officer for the Tennessee State Department of Education. In that role, Criswell will…
Read MoreGibson County Sheriff indicted on 18 charges
Gibson County Sheriff indicted on 18 charges By Logan Watson Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas is facing 18 felony charges of Official Misconduct, according to indictments from the Gibson County Grand Jury. Under Tennessee law, Official Misconduct applies to public officials who refuse or fail to carry out their duties or misuse their authority…
Read MoreWarrington found guilty of violation of order of protection
Christine Warrington was in court on Wednesday, May 8 facing charges of violating a court order of protection. Warrington is a Humboldt School Board member and former candidate for Tennessee state representative and Humboldt mayor. Judge Mark Johnson heard the case and ruled that Warrington was guilty of violating the order of protection. He sentenced…
Read MoreFred Culp book sale to benefit museum projects
Culp book sale to benefit museum projects By Logan Watson This week’s tent sale at Westwin will offer a more than just shirts and shoes. If you go past the racks and into the back room, you’ll be able to peruse and purchase items from the personal library of beloved PHS teacher and…
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