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Top 15 most memorable games in Weakley County during 2024-25 school year
The 2024-25 school year was full of great moments across the county in high school athletics. When I sat down to write this list, I had 30 memorable games come to mind. But the list has been whittled down to the top 15 most memorable games that included Weakley County area teams. 1. Westview girls…
Read MoreLakeland 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…
Read MoreMedina 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…
Read MoreBlackburn, 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…
Read MoreHumboldt 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…
Read MoreWest Tennessee high school spring sports box scores for Week 10 (May 5-10)
Week 10 of the high school spring season is here. Check out the box scores from baseball, boys soccer, softball and tennis from Fayette, Gibson, Haywood and Weakley Counties: THURSDAY Boys Soccer District 13-AA Championship South Gibson 4, Crockett County 3 Goals: SG – Jonathan Lewis, Landon Brown, Austin Crone, Greg Suiter. Assists: SG –…
Read MoreBradford’s ‘Ms. V’ celebrates 50 years in education
‘Mrs. V’ celebrates 50 years in education By Logan Watson Once they start closing in on 30 years, some teachers will fudge the numbers a little bit when you ask them how long they’ve been in education. Virginia Russell is not quite as bashful about it. Last week, ‘Ms. V’ celebrated 50 years as…
Read MoreRogers retires from South Gibson after 43 years in education
By Jean Odom Phil Rogers has served the community of Medina for the last 16 years as principal of South Gibson County High School. He has worked tirelessly since the school opened in January of 2009 to make the school the best he could for the community. Rogers is a West Tennessee native, graduating from…
Read MoreWest Tennessee high school spring sports postseason brackets for 2025
Here are the brackets that have been turned in for the 2025 high school spring sports postseason. This file will be updated nightly with results and new matchups: SECTIONALS BASEBALL Class 1A Eagleville 2, Bruceton 0 Game 1: Eagleville 11, Bruceton 0 Game 2: Eagleville 8, Bruceton 0 McKenzie 2, Moore County 1 Game 1:…
Read MoreWest Tennessee high school spring sports box scores for Week 9 (April 28-May 3)
Week 9 of the high school spring season is here. Check out the box scores from baseball, boys soccer, softball and tennis from Fayette, Gibson, Haywood and Weakley Counties: SUNDAY Baseball District 13-1A Tournament XXX District 14-2A Tournament Milan 8, Westview 4 Milan 100 120 4 — 8 11 1 Westview 000 300 1 —…
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