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Right to Know – January 24, 2023

SHERIFF’S REPORT Information listed in the Gibson County Sheriff’s Report is obtained from the Gibson County Sheriff’s Department and printed as is. The Humboldt Chronicle cannot assume responsibility for correcting inaccuracies when information accurately reflects the report. Readers are cautioned that some names published may be similar to or the same as those of other…

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Viola “Polly” Christine Gibson

Funeral services for Viola “Polly” Christine Gibson, 91, were held at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Humboldt Saturday, January 14, 2023. She passed away peacefully at her home on January 9, 2023, just a few weeks shy of her 92nd birthday. Polly, a nickname she earned in childhood and the only name most people ever knew…

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Right to Know – January 17, 2023

Sheriff’s Report Information listed in the Gibson County Sheriff’s Report is obtained from the Gibson County Sheriff’s Department and printed as is. The Humboldt Chronicle cannot assume responsibility for correcting inaccuracies when information accurately reflects the report. Readers are cautioned that some names published may be similar to or the same as those of other…

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One dead, two injured in shooting on Carnes Road

One dead, two injured in shooting on Carnes Road By Victor Parkins One person is dead and two others are injured after an early morning homicide Wednesday, according to a report from Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas. Sheriff Deputies responded to a 911 call about 3:30 a.m. at a house trailer located at 22 Carnes…

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FBI conducts search warrant on Sheriff Paul Thomas’ home

FBI conducts search warrant on Sheriff Paul Thomas’ home By Caleb Revill Federal Bureau of Investigation officials conducted several search warrants in Gibson County, one of which was on Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas’ home in Milan on Thursday morning, Sept. 1. Memphis FBI Field Office Public Affairs Officer Lisa-Anne Culp confirmed that the FBI…

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‘Grape’ teams stomp the ‘vine’yard

by Ariel McRae With summer coming to a close, it is nearing time for the grapes covering the vast expanse of vines to be harvested and crafted into wine at one of Humboldt’s busiest venues. The 5th annual Grape Stomp was held at Crown Winery on Saturday, August 13 to commemorate the harvesting season. Teams…

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Short named Strawberry Festival GC

by Danny Wade When Shane Lynch was named general chairman of the 84th annual West Tennessee Strawberry Festival last year, the gears in his brain began to turn. Lynch knew he had important positions to fill for the 85th festival—general chairman being the most important. Luckily for Lynch, he had a short list—a very short…

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Kyper transforms yard to new level

by Danny Wade A Humboldt lady has taken her yard to a new level. Marie Kyper’s yard has been designated as a Tennessee Smart Yard. Kyper’s yard, located on Honeysuckle in Humboldt, is one of four in Gibson County. Tennessee Smart Yard is a program with the University of Tennessee Extension Agency. The focus of…

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Homegrown veggies at Farmer’s Market

by Ariel McRae The Humboldt Farmer’s Market is officially open for the season. The market began the last Saturday in June and will conclude on the last Saturday in September. It is open to the public Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. or until they run out of the goods they…

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