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Search begins for next Bulldogs head coach
Search begins for next Bulldogs head coach By Logan Watson When Jeff Morris announced last month that he would be stepping down as Head Coach of the Bulldogs, it created a vacuum in one of the most highly-regarded football programs in West Tennessee. Now, Milan High School Principal and Athletic Director Greg Scott is faced…
Read MoreVolunteers deliver Thanksgiving blessings
by Kim Forbes Thanksgiving is one example of how Humboldt comes together to generously support their own. Since the 1980s the Community Wide Thanksgiving meal has been served. When this concept was first brought to life, it was by the hands of one woman, Dorothy Sherron, who was raising six of her grandchildren. The community…
Read MoreHumboldt Utilities gearing up for new industrial progress
Half Million Grant by Danny Wade With Tyson Foods taking a permanent residence in Humboldt at the Gibson County Industrial Park, Humboldt Utilities is beefing up their operations. Part of the upgrades will be funded by a $525,000 Economic Development Block Grant. Humboldt Utilities General Manager Alex Smith said the money will be used to…
Read MoreGC host second annual Point Guard Classic
By Lori Cathey The Gibson County basketball booster club hosted the second annual Point Guard Classic at Gibson County High School November 24 and 25. In the two-day tournament, the 10 teams playing were (girls) Obion County, Union City, Humboldt, Lexington, Greenfield, USJ, Neelyville, Mo., and the Lady Pioneers. Boys were Gibson County and Greenfield.…
Read MoreMilan’s oldest church plans new building
Milan’s oldest church plans new building near S. First and Meadowbrook By Steve Short Milan’s oldest church is planning to move to a new location on S. First Street, following approval with stipulations by the Planning Commission Nov. 13. Members of New Hope Primitive Baptist Church, located on West Main St., presented plans for a…
Read MoreSpeaker Harwell hits hot topics during Humboldt visit
by Kim Forbes and Danny Wade Speaker of the House for Tennessee, Beth Harwell, was in Humboldt last Friday. Part of her visit took her to A Mother’s Love, a Humboldt facility for pregnant women who are addicted to opioids. Harwell also spoke to Humboldt Rotarians during lunch. Beth Harwell was first elected to the…
Read MoreOver 1,500 Jobs Coming!
Tyson to locate in county industrial park by Danny Wade The biggest news to hit Gibson County in decades was announced Monday morning. Tyson Foods will build a new plant at the Gibson County Industrial Park on the northern side of Humboldt and bring over 1,500 jobs to the area. Approximately 250 guests and dignitaries…
Read MoreGibson County Pioneer Marching Band Week to be held November 27-December 1
By J. D. Pinkerton The Dyer board voted and approved a resolution to celebrate November 27-December 1 as Gibson County Pioneer Marching Band Week in the city. On November 4, the band captured the Tennessee Division I Championship. The Marching Pioneers swept first place in all categories, bringing home trophies for champion band, color guard,…
Read MoreJeff Morris to step down after 22 years with Bulldogs
Jeff Morris will step down after 22 years leading the Bulldogs By Victor Parkins After 22-seasons leading the Milan Bulldog football team, Jeff Morris is stepping down from the position of head coach. Morris, 56, compiled a record of 222 wins and 69 losses (.76%) over his storied career at MHS. His Bulldogs won back-to-back…
Read MoreGibson County’s Neal commits to UT Martin
By Lori Cathey Gibson County High School sophomore softball player Macey Neal has verbally committed to play for the University of Tennessee at Martin. UT Martin is a NCAA Division 1 school that plays in the Ohio Valley Conference. Verbal commitment is when a player promises to attend a college while the coach promises to…
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