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Lakeland Prep assistant soccer coach ejected against Milan

After a tumultuous series between Milan and Lakeland Prep in baseball, the craziness spilled over into Saturday’s Class A boys soccer sectional match between the two institutions. Lakeland Prep assistant coach Lauren Martinez, who is not listed as an assistant coach on the TSSAA website, was ejected from the match by the head official after…

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Medina man charged with attempted first degree murder

A Medina man has been charged with two counts of First Degree Murder after a shooting took place Saturday afternoon, May 10, on Bobbitt Road in Medina. According to a news release from Sheriff Paul Thomas, Gibson County Deputies responded to 105 Bobbitt Rd., and found a 15-year-old male suffering from two non-life-threatening wounds.  The…

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Blackburn, Kustoff speak at Governor’s Luncheon

By Shane Wofford A packed house gathered at the Humboldt Medical Center last Thursday for the annual Governor’s Luncheon, a keystone event of the 87th West Tennessee Strawberry Festival. While Governor Bill Lee was unable to attend this year due to prior commitments, the event did see numerous state and local officials in attendance, with…

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Humboldt Mayor issues statement on Strawberry Festival Incident

From the Office of the Mayor Humboldt TENNESSEE Multiple videos are circulating on social media about a shooting incident that took place this past weekend in Humboldt. As Mayor, I want to clarify the circumstances surrounding two separate incidents that occurred in a span of five hours. On 5/10/2025, around 8:49 pm, there was an…

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