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Week 2 Football Roundup: Chase Minton FG gives Peabody win over Westview
With the 38-game winning streak on the ropes, Peabody put together a strong drive in the final 1:42 for a chance to win. A nine-yard run by Khalik Ganaway run put the Golden Tide at the 1-yard line with two second remaining on the clock as Westview held a one-point lead (29-28). But Chase Minton…
Read MoreSouth Gibson up to No. 4 in West Tennessee high school football rankings
One week of the high school football season over, and there were quite a few upsets sending the rankings into disarray. But isn’t that what Week 1 is all about? These will include all high schools in West Tennessee located outside of Shelby County. Here are the top 12 teams entering the season: 1. Peabody…
Read MoreWeek 1 Roundup: Peabody gets 5th straight win over Milan
With 1:57 remaining, Peabody’s Khalik Ganaway rushed for a 51-yard touchdown to put Milan away for the 35-25 victory. This was the fifth straight season that the Golden Tide (1-0) has beaten Milan, and it was Peabody’s 38th straight victory, which is the longest active streak in the state. Moments earlier, Milan had the chance…
Read MoreViking Superstar, Bradford addresses HJSHS student body
Former Mr. Basketball, State Champion comes home with inspirational words of encouragement for Humboldt students by Katrina Smith Humboldt has sometimes been called “the boat that don’t float.” That is far from what they saw last Tuesday when the high school students were graced with greatness from former standout Desonta Bradford. What Bradford thought to…
Read MoreGibson County high school sports scoreboard for Week 1
The first week of the high school sports season started on Monday. Check back everyday for scores from across Gibson County: THURSDAY Girls Soccer South Gibson 9, Augustine 0 Goals: SG – Tetteybea Addo 3, Aubrey Colvin 2, Brynlee Butler, Ella Piercey, Kayla Peterson, Hannah Hansen. Assists: SG – Addo 2, McKenzie Scherer, Chloe McCoy,…
Read MoreCommunication Board helps TES students bridge gaps
Communication Board helps TES students bridge gaps By Logan Watson A partnership between Trenton Elementary School and Words for Life Speech & Language Center provided students and teachers with an innovative tool to help students better communicate. Kids that are non-verbal or have developmental delays have a hard time expressing themselves to their peers, but…
Read MoreHumboldt students return to classroom
by Katrina Smith COVID affected all lives in some shape or fashion in the schools across the country. School systems had reverted to using a virtual schedule and in person schedules. Since COVID, adjustments have been made and life has been adjusting to the change with a new norm. Humboldt City…
Read MoreRutherford City Board discusses eyesore properties
Funeral home fire still under investigation Rutherford Board discusses eyesore properties By Logan Watson Mayor Sandy Simpson and the Rutherford City Board continued the discussion about what to do about the city sticker situation, but not before speaking directly to residents about the number of blighted buildings around town. A number of citizens came…
Read MoreHigh school football scrimmage schedules for Gibson County teams
With the start of the 2021 high school football season three weeks away, all five teams in Gibson County along with West Carroll are preparing with scrimmages. Here is the scrimmage schedule for each of the area teams: Gibson County Aug. 2 vs. Chester County (6 p.m.) Aug. 6 vs. Waverly (6 p.m.) Aug. 13…
Read MoreHumboldt bling, Rodgers receives Super Bowl ring
Super Bowl winning Tampa Bay Buccaneers invited to White House, meet President Biden A former Humboldt Viking, now a Super Bowl winning coach, received the final piece of his NFL championship experience. Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ defensive line coach, Kacy Rodgers, received his Super Bowl Ring and was congratulated by the President of the United States.…
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