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Vikings tame Tigers, will host sectional game by Barry DeLoach It had been four years since the Vikings were able to hoist the Region 7A plaque as the Humboldt Vikings destroyed the Halls Tigers 89-45. Humboldt beat Halls by 17 and 25 points in their regular season meetings but in tourney time, you can…
Read MoreRelay for Life’s Black Out Cancer slated March 11
by Danny Wade Is Blackjack your game? Or how about 5-Card Stud? Maybe you like Crazy 8s. No matter what your favorite card game, you’ll want to attend one of the best parties of the year. The 4th annual Black Out Cancer fundraiser event is slated for Saturday, March 11 at 8 p.m. Black Out…
Read MorePicture Perfect
Fisher named WTSF Honoree by Danny Wade Over the years, local photographer Rick Fisher has taken thousands upon thousands of pictures, possibly millions. And many of those shots were the official Strawberry Festival photographs and pictures of festivals. To recognize all his talent and commitment to dozens of festivals, Strawberry Festival President Ashley Culpepper and…
Read MoreVikings blowout West Carroll in regionals, 71-39
by Barry DeLoach It had been nearly a week since the Humboldt Vikings were on the court in competition and the Vikes were a little rusty in the first period. Humboldt was the District 14A champ and came into the game heavily favored as the No. 1 seed. West Carroll was the fourth seed coming…
Read MoreGibson Co. Sports Hall of Fame announces 2017 inductees
Gibson Co. Sports Hall of Fame announces 2017 inductees Banquet set April 7 at Medina Elementary School By Steve Short Sports standouts from Medina High School lead the class of 2017 inductees just announced for the Gibson Co. Sports Hall of Fame. Medina will host the 21st annual Hall of Fame banquet April 7…
Read MoreSpecial Valentine
Adams hits the century mark by Danny Wade Ruby Adams had the best Valentine’s present anyone can ask for last Tuesday. She turned 100 years old. It’s not often someone lives long enough to be a centurion, but one born on Valentine’s Day makes it even more special. And those who know Miss Ruby,…
Read MoreDistrict Champs
Vikings claim district championship with a thriller by Barry DeLoach On Saturday night the Humboldt Vikings claimed their first District 14A title since 2013 with a thrilling 71-68 win over the Union City Tornadoes. The game was marred late with technical fouls on both squads in the last two seconds of the ballgame. Humboldt was…
Read MorePancakes sales fund HHS scholarships
by Danny Wade Humboldt’s oldest civic club held their biggest fundraiser of the year last Saturday morning. The Rotary Club of Humboldt’s annual pancake breakfast was another success. Held in the East Elementary School cafeteria, dozens of hungry visitors enjoyed breakfast consisting of pancakes and sausage along with coffee, milk and orange juice. The doors…
Read MoreBody of missing man found in Carroll County lake
Body of missing man found in Carroll County lake The search for Robert “Tank” Treadway, Jr. ended last night when the 34-year-old’s body was discovered in a Carroll County lake. According to Carroll County Sheriff Andy Dickson, Treadway’s body was found in the lake by an adjoining landowner just after 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February…
Read MoreMissing Milan man last seen in Carroll County
Missing Milan man last seen in Carroll County A Milan man has been missing for more than 2 weeks and authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating him. Robert ‘Tank’ Treadway, Jr., 34, was last seen on February 5, 2017 near Cedar Grove in Carroll County. Carroll County Sheriff Andy Dickson received a call…
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