Humboldt extends state of emergency due to COVID-19

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — Humboldt Mayor Marvin Sikes has extended a state of emergency for the city through Wednesday, April 29.

The state of emergency was originally signed on March 31.

The original order closed all non-essential businesses in Humboldt, advised restaurants to use drive-through, pickup or delivery services, advised businesses which remained open to abide by social distancing guidelines, and closed recreational and entertainment businesses.

Mayor Sikes signed the extension on Tuesday, April 22.

To read the original state of emergency declaration, click here.