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Top 15 Gibson County high school most memorable games for 2025-26
Without a doubt, the 2025-26 high school sports season in Gibson County had some of the most memorable games across West Tennessee. Gibson County teams played at the highest level in the state. So here is a look back at the top 15 most memorable games that involved a Gibson County team: 1. South Gibson…
Read MoreTop 15 Weakley County high school most memorable games for 2025-26
Without a doubt, the 2025-26 high school sports season in Weakley County had some of the most memorable games across West Tennessee. Weakley County teams played at the highest level in the state. So here is a look back at the top 15 most memorable games that involved a Weakley County team: 1. Westview girls…
Read MorePirtle Resigns As South Gibson Boys Basketball Coach
After two seasons in charge, South Gibson boys basketball coach Drew Pirtle announced on Friday that he is resigning. Pirtle is taking the Athletic Director position at Columbia Academy. “We are excited for Drew, Andrea and Miller in this next chapter in their lives,” South Gibson Athletic Director Mark Dunn said via press release. “We…
Read MoreElection Commissioner Resigns After Crossing Voting Lines In Republican Primary
By Victor Parkins A Gibson County Election Commissioner has resigned after crossing party lines in the Republican primary. Election Commission Chairman Sam Gregory told the Mirror Exchange that Kaleb Dinwiddie submitted his letter of resignation on Tuesday, June 2. Dinwiddie, a Democrat and secretary of the commission, voted in the Republican primary election on May…
Read MoreHow’s It Going? – Humboldt Mayor Arthur Boykin discusses state of city, first months as mayor
by Shane Wofford Arthur Boykin is approximately five months into his first term as mayor, and he says he is encouraged by the direction Humboldt is headed. From neighborhood ward meetings and city beautification efforts to economic development projects and upcoming budget decisions, Boykin believes the city is building momentum. During the Humboldt Chronicle’s annual…
Read MoreHumboldt High Class of 2026 turns tassels
by Shane Wofford The Humboldt High School Class of 2026 celebrated graduation Friday evening during commencement exercises that saw 47 graduates launching into the next chapter of their lives.The gym was packed with family members and well-wishers as Pomp and Circumstance wafted through the air courtesy of the Viking Pride Band and the graduating seniors…
Read MoreGCSSD Board hears results of Feasibility Study
GCSSD Board hears results of Feasibility Study By Logan Watson Representatives from The Lewis Group were on hand at last Tuesday night’s 2.5-hour meeting of the Gibson County Special School District’s Board of Education to discuss the results of the district’s oft-maligned Feasibility Study, which began in September 2025. The 132-page study includes a…
Read MoreReinhausen Manufacturing announces major expansion
German-based manufacturer Reinhausen Inc. will expand its production facility in Humboldt, bringing 90 new jobs and a $6.7 million investment to Gibson County, according to a joint announcement Tuesday from Tennessee officials and company leaders. The expansion is intended to help meet growing customer demand for advanced transformer production, voltage regulation and grid-automation technology. Founded…
Read More2-time state champion John Wilkins hired to lead South Gibson girls
After less than a three-week wait, the South Gibson girls basketball team has a new head coach, and it is one that fans in West Tennessee are familiar with. Two-time state champion John Wilkins returns to West Tennessee to take over the Lady Hornets’ basketball program. “We feel very fortunate to have Coach Wilkins join…
Read MoreWest Tennessee high school spring sports box scores from Week 9
Here are the high school baseball, boys soccer, softball and tennis box scores from Fayette County, Gibson County, Haywood County and Weakley County from the Week 9 games: SATURDAY Baseball District 14-1A Tournament Bradford 5, Halls 4 Bradford 000 005 0 — 5 4 3 Halls 300 100 0 — 4 2 2 WP: Eli…
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