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Ricky Hooker: To God be the Glory
By: Ethan Orwig It’s A Wonderful Life, a Frank Capra film, follows a man named George Bailey who walks his entire life pursuing his dreams and aspirations to travel the world. But after countless closed doors, George leads a quiet life in Bedford Falls, and constantly looks back at the “what if’s” in life. When…
Read MoreExposing Monsters: CASA Hosts Online Predator Awareness
On a dim and foggy Tuesday evening at the Humboldt Medical Center, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), hosted a brutally honest seminar warning parents about the growing darkness of the online world, and how to protect children from falling prey to malicious online predators. Organized by Executive Director of CASA of Midwest Tennessee Treva Maitland, the event was led by author and former law enforcement investigator, Tony Kail.…
Read MoreMilan Middle School Principal Chris Jones Announces Departure
By Hannah Wilson It was announced on Monday, January 9, that Milan Middle School Principal Chris Jones has accepted a position in a different school system. Jones communicated his departure via email to the staff on Monday morning. He will be joining Lauderdale County Schools as the new Director of Secondary & Career Technical Education…
Read MoreLocal lawsuit will be heard by TN Supreme Court
Local lawsuit will be heard by state Supreme Court A lawsuit filed by the cities of Milan and Trenton against the office of 28th Judicial District Attorney General Frederick Agee will appear on the docket of the Tennessee Supreme Court sometime next year. In 2022, the governing bodies of Milan and Trenton both voted to…
Read MoreCadence, Rhythm, and Ink: The Musical Creation of “The Wizard and The Owl”
Cadence, Rhythm, and Ink: The Musical Creation of “The Wizard and The Owl” By Ethan Orwig One of the most vivid memories I have as a child was sitting cross legged before my dad’s seemingly eternal collection of books, he stored on the shelves of our Oakland Tennessee living room. From history biographies to fantasy…
Read MoreHumboldt 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 MoreGibson County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help in Ongoing Homicide Investigation
Reward Offered for Information Leading to Arrest Trenton, TN – The Gibson County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating a homicide that occurred on January 31, 2024, at a residence located at 264 Greers Chapel Road ni Trenton, Tennessee. Officers responded ot the scene following reports of suspicious activity and discovered that a homicide had taken…
Read MoreRight to Know June 24, 2025
Sheriff’s Report Information listed for the Gibson County Sheriff’s Report is obtained from court records and printed as is. The Humboldt Chronicle cannot assume responsibility for correcting inaccuracies when information accurately reflects the records. Readers are cautioned that some names published may be similar to or the same as those of other members of the…
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 MoreSweet 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,…
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