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Humboldt mourns passing of Coach Ronald Abernathy
by Seth Wilkerson Some coaches leave behind wins. Some leave behind trophies, banners, and record books that force the next generation to measure itself against numbers that may stand for years. Ron Abernathy left all of that. But if you knew him, or played for him, or worked beside him, or simply watched one of…
Read MoreChamber Director Resigns Abruptly; Exe. Board Agrees Not To Talk
By Victor Parkins Milan Chamber of Commerce Director Kayley Coday has left the building—and quickly. Executive Board members of the Chamber met last Tuesday morning in private and then visited the office to give Ms. Coday the opportunity to resign or be terminated. After her resignation, the locks were immediately changed on the chamber office,…
Read MoreTarius Johnson named new South Gibson boys basketball coach
Two weeks after Drews Pirtle resigned to become the athletic director at Columbia Academy, South Gibson has its new boys basketball coach. Tarius Johnson was named the new head boys basketball coach on Thursday. “We are very excited to welcome Coach Johnson to SGC,” South Gibson athletic director Mark Dunn said via press release. “With…
Read MoreTop 15 Gibson County high school coaching jobs for 2025-26 season
Last week, we looked at the top 15 most memorable high school games from the 2025-26 season in Gibson County. This week, we will look at the top 15 coaching jobs in Gibson County. This is a look at the coaches that reached new heights, or maybe they got the most out of their platers.…
Read MoreTop 12 Weakley County high school coaching jobs for 2025-26 season
Last week, we looked at the top 15 most memorable high school games from the 2025-26 season in Weakley County. This week, we will look at the top 15 coaching jobs in Weakley County. This is a look at the coaches that reached new heights, or maybe they got the most out of their platers.…
Read MoreTop 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…
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