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Schools begin fundraising for Rose Bowl
by Danny Wade When it was announced a few weeks ago that the Gibson County Mass Band had been selected to participate in the Rose Bowl’s Tournament of Roses Parade a few weeks ago, excitement quickly spread across the county. Now, fundraising projects have begun to fund the trip. Last week, Humboldt Band Director Heather…
Read MoreImogene Flagg
Mrs. Imogene Greer Flagg, 95 of Humboldt, Tennessee and a former longtime resident of Blytheville, Ark. passed from this life on Friday, September 20, 2019 at her daughter’s residence in Flippin, Ark. Born to Herman Leslie and Mabel Augusta Rustin Greer, she was a cook at Blytheville Elementary cafeteria for 20 years, enjoyed fishing, and…
Read MoreDTF seizes weapons and gang paraphernalia connected to murder
Milan, Tenn. – Three people are in custody following a search warrant at 34A Napoleon Luther Road. This is the site of a homicide that occurred this past Saturday. Brian Duke, Jr. 41, Timothy Walker 33, and Schaffin Sanders 35, all of Gibson County and the Sitka community are in the custody of Gibson…
Read MoreLove’s Travel Stops announce $8.8M investment in Milan
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Love’s Travel Stops officials announced today that the company will invest $8.8 million and establish a tire retread and distribution facility in Milan. Love’s, which operates more than 490 locations and 330 Love’s Truck Tire Care centers and Speedco locations across…
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Read MoreVikings are state runner up
By Amber Adams The Mighty Vikings of Humboldt rolled right through the competition in the first two rounds of the State Tournament. Humboldt found themselves preparing for the State Championship against Columbia Academy this past Saturday night. The Vikings battled hard but some clutch three pointers, and questionable calls left Humboldt with the short end…
Read MoreLaymon Wayne Jacobs
Mr. Laymon Wayne Jacobs, age 76, died Saturday, Jan. 19 at his residence. Funeral services were Thursday, Jan. 24 at Alamo Baptist Church in the Sidonia community with Bro. Kenneth Williams, Bro. Jeff Crabtree and Bro. Eddie Ray officiating. Amy Jacobs made remarks at the service. Burial followed in Alamo Cemetery. Pallbearers were Kevin Jacobs,…
Read MoreDean Roe
Dean Meredith Roe, 82, passed away December 21, 2018, at his home in Finger, Tenn. Mr. Roe was raised in Gibson, Tenn. and attended school there. He was the son of the late Sam and Reba Roe. He was an avid hunter in his younger years and a skilled gardener all of his life. Mr.…
Read MoreMargaret Virginia Tatum
Services for Ms. Margaret Virginia Tatum, 89, were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 28, 2018 in the Shelton-Hunt Funeral Home chapel. Burial followed in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will begin Friday at 10:30 AM until service time. Ms. Tatum, a retired employee of Wilson Sporting Goods and member of Christ Ministries Church, passed…
Read MoreMartha Jane Graves
Funeral services for Mrs. Martha J. (Holbert) Graves were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 27, 2018, at Antioch Baptist Church with Dr. Bill Espy and Rev. Bill Rice officiating. Burial followed in Antioch Cemetery. Mrs. Graves, 86, passed away Friday, December 21, 2018, eight days before her 87th birthday. She was retired from Northside…
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