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West Tennessee high school football region standings after Week 8
Eight weeks of the 2021 high school football season are in the books. Here are the updated region standings heading into Week 9’s action: Region 6-1A Reg. Over. McKenzie 4-0 8-0 Dresden 4-1 6-2 McEwen 2-1 5-2 S. Fulton 2-2 4-4 Gleason 1-2 4-3 Bruceton 0-2 0-6 Perry Co. 0-3 0-7 Region 7-1A Reg. Over.…
Read MoreCarr seeking Ward 2 alderman position
The following is a paid political announcement. Lenford Carr is announcing his candidacy for Humboldt alderman of Ward 2 in the upcoming November 2 city election. Carr has many years of experience serving the citizens of Humboldt and Gibson County in several capacities. He served on the Humboldt Board of Education for 30 years and…
Read MoreBand Booster Club making a comeback
by Danny Wade The Humboldt Jr./Sr. High School band program just got a boost after school board members took action last Thursday evening. The October 7 meeting may have been small but three important agenda items were addressed, including restarting the Band Booster Club. Board member Terry Johnson was unable to attend the school board…
Read MoreFacing attempted murder charges
On October 10, officers with the Humboldt Police Department were dispatched to South Side Deli in reference to a subject that had been shot. The subject, a 31-year-old black male from Humboldt, was found with a non-life threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital by EMS for treatment. After an investigation, it was…
Read MorePeabody holding firm at No. 1 in West Tennessee high school football rankings after Week 8
Fall break put many schools across West Tennessee on a bye week, so there was little movement in the poll. These rankings include all high schools in West Tennessee located outside of Shelby County. Here are the top 12 teams after Week 8: 1. Peabody (6-0). Result: Bye week. This week: vs. Humboldt. Last week:…
Read MoreHigh school sporting events in Gibson County from Oct. 11-16
Week 9 of the high school fall season is here. Check out what is going on across Gibson County this week in athletics: MONDAY High School Girls Soccer District 13-A Tournament, Gibson County at McKenzie, 5 p.m. TUESDAY High School Cross Country Milan, South Gibson in Westview Race at City Park, 4:30 p.m. High School…
Read MoreGibson County high school football statistical leaders after Week 7
After seven weeks of the 2021 high school football season, here are the statistical leaders in Gibson County (including West Carroll): PASSING Name School Comp. Att. Comp. % Yds TDs INT Hayden Sullivan Milan 56 100 56 1187 10 6 Kylan Johnson Humboldt 53 83 63.9 874 10 4 Sam Driggers Peabody 41 61 67.2…
Read MoreWest Tennessee high school football region standings after Week 7
Seven weeks of the 2021 high school football season are in the books. Here are the updated region standings heading into Week 8’s action: Region 6-1A Reg. Over. McKenzie 3-0 7-0 McEwen 2-0 5-1 Dresden 3-1 5-2 Gleason 1-1 4-2 S. Fulton 1-2 3-4 Bruceton 0-2 0-5 Perry Co. 0-2 0-6 Region 7-1A Reg. Over.…
Read MoreMcKenzie up to No. 3 in West Tennessee high school football rankings after Week 7
Dyersburg’s upset win over Covington caused movement near the top of the poll as teams like McKenzie, Hardin County and Dyersburg jumped up at least one spot. These rankings include all high schools in West Tennessee located outside of Shelby County. Here are the top 12 teams after Week 7: 1. Peabody (6-0). Result: Beat…
Read MoreHigh school sporting events in Gibson County from Oct. 4-9
Week 7 of the high school fall season is here. Check out what is going on across Gibson County this week in athletics: MONDAY High School Girls Soccer McKenzie at Gibson County, 6 p.m. High School Volleyball District 13-A Tournament, Peabody at Gibson County, 5 p.m.; West Carroll at Union City, 5 p.m.; District 14-AA…
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