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Strawberry Festival Royalty
Hostess Princess Royalty HOSTESS PRINCESS – Katie Alexander is the new Hostess Princess and will reign over the 85th annual West Tennessee Strawberry Festival next year. Selected as the royalty court are (from left) 3rd Maid Chloe Patterson, daughter of TJ Patterson and Chris and Tammy Hill; 1st Maid Charley Cloud, daughter of Chuck…
Read MoreBox scores from Gibson County area teams during Week 9 of spring sports
Week 9 of the high school spring season has started, and district champions will be decided this week. Here are the box scores of games involving Gibson County area teams: WEDNESDAY Baseball District 13-1A Tournament Championship Bradford 12, Dresden 2 Dresden 200 00X X — 2 2 3 Bradford 000 (10)2X X — 12 9 …
Read MoreBox scores from Gibson County area teams during Week 8 of spring sports
Week 8 of the high school spring season has started. Here are the box scores of games involving Gibson County area teams: SATURDAY Baseball District 12-3A Tournament South Gibson 8, South Side 2 S. Side 100 001 0 — 2 4 1 S. Gibson 003 050 X — 8 10 2 WP: Connell Hardin (3-0).…
Read MoreFamily berries, sweetest in the land
by Ariel McRae In a world that measures its weight in the value of strength, durability and convenience, strawberries exist as a reminder that a few of the greatest things in life come in the most delicate of packages. Strawberries are a way of life in Humboldt and the surrounding cities within Gibson County. With…
Read MorePrivitt deserving of Jefferson Award
by Danny Wade One of the area’s most decorated volunteers was recently rewarded once again for his dedication to helping others. Jerry Privitt was among 11 recipients receiving Jefferson Awards during the annual Multiplying Good ceremony this year. Privitt is co-founder of the Humboldt Area Rescue Squad. HARS answers around 175 emergency calls each month.…
Read MoreMichael Hart named new Peabody boys basketball coach
In making the final decision for the new boys basketball coach, Peabody principal Shane Jacobs didn’t have to look far. On Thursday, Peabody announced Michael Hart, who is currently the girls basketball coach, as the new boys basketball coach. Hart replaces Wes Miller, who resigned earlier this month before taking the boys basketball job at…
Read More2022 Gibson County area spring sports postseason brackets
Postseason play for the 2022 high school spring season is here. Check out all of the brackets related to Gibson County area teams: SECTIONALS Baseball Friday, May 20 Class 1A Peabody 1, Booker T. Washington 0 (forfeit) Bradford 26, Middle College 0 Class 2A White House-Heritage 8, Milan 2 Class 3A South Gibson 6, Greenbrier…
Read MoreWilliam Woods pitches scoreless inning for Braves
One day after being moved up to the major leagues, Peabody graduate William Woods made his first appearance for the Atlanta Braves. He pitched the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs. He held the Cubs scoreless with one walk and one strikeout, throwing 18 pitches with 10 of them for strikes. Woods graduated from Peabody…
Read MorePeabody graduate William Woods moving to majors with Atlanta Braves
On Tuesday, 2017 Peabody graduate William Woods was called up to the major leagues with the Atlanta Braves. The Braves put outfielder Eddie Rosario on the 10-day injured list and moved Woods up from Triple-A Gwinnett. Woods, a 23-year old right-handed pitcher, gives the Braves an 11th arm in the bullpen. He made three appearances…
Read MoreStrawberry Festival Preview 2022
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