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‘Serving Humboldt, home of the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival, since 1886’
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VOL. 125, NO. 07
HUMBOLDT, TENNESSEE
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012
RENAISSANCE
INSIDE... ‘Bragging Rights’ inside this week.
Be aware, officials here urge
Parents, grandparents and greats share snapshots of their treasured young ones. Page 7A
Severe weather week features drill day Feb. 22 BY STEVE SHORT “Flash flooding is possible...” “A tornado watch has been issued for the following counties…” “A line of severe thunderstorms is being tracked…” In West Tennessee threats of severe weather have become a way of life. That is one reason why “Severe Weather Awareness Week” takes on added importance in Gibson County. The county observes
Students’ posters depict history
photo by APRIL G. JACKSON
RECLAIMING HISTORY - Terrie and Keith Hopper are reclaiming a Humboldt landmark, Twin Oaks, the legendary Civil War era home of Humboldt’s first mayor, Moses Senter. Twin Oaks is already in use as an event venue and will soon be in use as a wedding chapel.
see AWARE page 2A
Hoppers bring new life to Twin Oaks BY APRIL
G. JACKSON He called his wife from the driveway of Twin Oaks last year. “I found it,” he said. Keith Hopper recalls how he “stumbled” upon the historic antebellum residence in Humboldt last July. The Civil War history buff was hooked upon his first visit and the more he learned about Twin Oaks, the more certain he was it was the place he and wife, Terrie, would buy. They had a dream of having an antebellum style home and had even looked into building a replica when Hopper pulled into the Main Street driveway and fell in love. The Jackson couple now offers Twin Oaks,
Students at Humboldt High School recently participated in a Black History Month poster contest. Page 1B
Task force reports 10 arrests Mostly meth related arrests in the first days of February include some suspects from Humboldt area. Page 2A
Newspaper deadlines Deadlines for news and advertising are Friday at 5 p.m. If you have questions call 784-2531.
see HOPPERS page 2A
Hilda Alford
will be able to read. Stigall has wonderful teachers, educators and provides excellent child development. They are teaching the kids to speak well, to compromise and share, and teaching self control.” Kindergarten teacher Brandi Martz had one of her students read out loud to the board. Karrington Martin read the book Bugs while standing in front of the board members and the hundred or so people attending the meeting. Next, first grade teachers Dorislyn Howell, Joy Warwick and Laticia Hicks brought several of their students forward to read out loud and work math problems using dry erase see SCHOOL page 3A
photo by DANNY WADE
VALENTINE GIVE-AWAY WINNER - Priscilla Wilson is the winner of the Valentine Give-Away promotion by local merchants and the Humboldt Chronicle. She received a dozen roses plus prizes from Red Door, Jana’s, Creative Accents inside Robinson’s, Peoples Furniture, Merle Norman, Flowers of Distinction, City Gift and Kathy’s Flowers and Gifts.
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Two people from the Humboldt area are being charged with multiple counts of rape and abuse of children, according to Gibson County Sheriff Chuck Arnold. Sheriff’s department investigators say three children, two under the age of eight years old, are believed to be the victims. Anthony L. Alford, 33, and Hilda M. Alford, 27, of 154 Highway 186 North, Humboldt, are charged with multiple counts of rape of a child, aggravated rape of a child, aggravated sexual battery and child abuse in a series of incidents involving minors. Upon their arrest they were processed at the Gibson County Correctional Complex
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School board spotlights Stigall Primary students BY DANNY WADE Dozens of parents and students from Stigall Primary School attended the school board meeting last Thursday night. They were there to show board members what is being taught and learned at Stigall. Courtney Martin, a parent of a kindergartener and 7th grader, addressed the board and the large crowd that filled the library at Humboldt High School. She showed a report card for her kindergartener and explained how in depth it was, especially for such a young child. “It shows what students are required in math, reading and social science,” Martin said. “By the end of kindergarten, my child
Alfords charged in child rapes
listed on the National Record of Historic Places, as a venue for events. Already it has been used for parties and meetings. In March, it will make its debut as a wedding chapel. Ten weddings coming up this year have been scheduled to date. Twin Oaks is also to be used for certain Strawberry Festival luncheons this year and at least one class reunion. “Dr. Couch did a wonderful job restoring it,” Hopper says. Since buying Twin Oaks in September, the Hoppers have been busily and painstakingly continuing the restoration. Painting, refinishing floors, landscaping and
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LDT
‘Serving Humboldt, home of the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival, since 1886’
1
$ 00
VOL. 125, NO. 07
HUMBOLDT, TENNESSEE
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012
RENAISSANCE
INSIDE... ‘Bragging Rights’ inside this week.
Be aware, officials here urge
Parents, grandparents and greats share snapshots of their treasured young ones. Page 7A
Severe weather week features drill day Feb. 22 BY STEVE SHORT “Flash flooding is possible...” “A tornado watch has been issued for the following counties…” “A line of severe thunderstorms is being tracked…” In West Tennessee threats of severe weather have become a way of life. That is one reason why “Severe Weather Awareness Week” takes on added importance in Gibson County. The county observes
Students’ posters depict history
photo by APRIL G. JACKSON
RECLAIMING HISTORY - Terrie and Keith Hopper are reclaiming a Humboldt landmark, Twin Oaks, the legendary Civil War era home of Humboldt’s first mayor, Moses Senter. Twin Oaks is already in use as an event venue and will soon be in use as a wedding chapel.
see AWARE page 2A
Hoppers bring new life to Twin Oaks BY APRIL
G. JACKSON He called his wife from the driveway of Twin Oaks last year. “I found it,” he said. Keith Hopper recalls how he “stumbled” upon the historic antebellum residence in Humboldt last July. The Civil War history buff was hooked upon his first visit and the more he learned about Twin Oaks, the more certain he was it was the place he and wife, Terrie, would buy. They had a dream of having an antebellum style home and had even looked into building a replica when Hopper pulled into the Main Street driveway and fell in love. The Jackson couple now offers Twin Oaks,
Students at Humboldt High School recently participated in a Black History Month poster contest. Page 1B
Task force reports 10 arrests Mostly meth related arrests in the first days of February include some suspects from Humboldt area. Page 2A
Newspaper deadlines Deadlines for news and advertising are Friday at 5 p.m. If you have questions call 784-2531.
see HOPPERS page 2A
Hilda Alford
will be able to read. Stigall has wonderful teachers, educators and provides excellent child development. They are teaching the kids to speak well, to compromise and share, and teaching self control.” Kindergarten teacher Brandi Martz had one of her students read out loud to the board. Karrington Martin read the book Bugs while standing in front of the board members and the hundred or so people attending the meeting. Next, first grade teachers Dorislyn Howell, Joy Warwick and Laticia Hicks brought several of their students forward to read out loud and work math problems using dry erase see SCHOOL page 3A
photo by DANNY WADE
VALENTINE GIVE-AWAY WINNER - Priscilla Wilson is the winner of the Valentine Give-Away promotion by local merchants and the Humboldt Chronicle. She received a dozen roses plus prizes from Red Door, Jana’s, Creative Accents inside Robinson’s, Peoples Furniture, Merle Norman, Flowers of Distinction, City Gift and Kathy’s Flowers and Gifts.
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see ALFORDS page 2A
‘You really should try
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Two people from the Humboldt area are being charged with multiple counts of rape and abuse of children, according to Gibson County Sheriff Chuck Arnold. Sheriff’s department investigators say three children, two under the age of eight years old, are believed to be the victims. Anthony L. Alford, 33, and Hilda M. Alford, 27, of 154 Highway 186 North, Humboldt, are charged with multiple counts of rape of a child, aggravated rape of a child, aggravated sexual battery and child abuse in a series of incidents involving minors. Upon their arrest they were processed at the Gibson County Correctional Complex
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Anthony Alford
Valentine winner!
School board spotlights Stigall Primary students BY DANNY WADE Dozens of parents and students from Stigall Primary School attended the school board meeting last Thursday night. They were there to show board members what is being taught and learned at Stigall. Courtney Martin, a parent of a kindergartener and 7th grader, addressed the board and the large crowd that filled the library at Humboldt High School. She showed a report card for her kindergartener and explained how in depth it was, especially for such a young child. “It shows what students are required in math, reading and social science,” Martin said. “By the end of kindergarten, my child
Alfords charged in child rapes
listed on the National Record of Historic Places, as a venue for events. Already it has been used for parties and meetings. In March, it will make its debut as a wedding chapel. Ten weddings coming up this year have been scheduled to date. Twin Oaks is also to be used for certain Strawberry Festival luncheons this year and at least one class reunion. “Dr. Couch did a wonderful job restoring it,” Hopper says. Since buying Twin Oaks in September, the Hoppers have been busily and painstakingly continuing the restoration. Painting, refinishing floors, landscaping and
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before you buy!’
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For Chronicle advertising call 784-2531
For subscriptions call 784-2531
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