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School Board Approves Finalist for Director of Schools
By Jean Odom Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA) is assisting Milan Special School District with the application and vetting process to hire a new director of schools. The position came open earlier this year when Jonathan Criswell accepted a job with the Tennessee State Department of Education. TSBA reveal the finalist for the position at…
Read MoreTSWA statewide high school football poll after Week 11
The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced football rankings after Week 11 on Monday, with the poll presented by CoachT.com. Top 10 teams in each of the six Division I classifications and Top 5 in three Division II classes were selected by TSWA members with first-place votes in parentheses and total points based on 10 points…
Read MoreTSSAA high school football first round 2024 playoff matchups for West Tennessee
Here are the TSSAA high school football playoff matchups for the first round in West Tennessee: Class 1A No. 4 West Carroll (5-5) at No. 1 Richland (7-3) No. 3 Huntland (7-3) at No. 2 McEwen (7-3) No. 4 Wayne County (6-4) at No. 1 McKenzie (10-0) No. 3 Houston County (7-3) at No. 2…
Read MoreBREAKING: Ricky Lee Webb cleared of charges after 48 years
Ricky Lee Webb, who was convicted in 1976 for the rape and murder of a Gibson woman, has had all charges against him dropped and is now a free man after nearly 50 years. Read the full story in next week’s editions of Gibson County papers.
Read MoreVic vs. Odom: High School Football Pick’em Week 11
As I raced to my desk Monday morning, Victor Parkins yelled, “Slow it down. No need to trample people this early on a Monday morning.” “Sorry, but this is the final week for high school coaches and media to nominate players for the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football award, and after Friday night, there is one…
Read MoreWeakley County High School Football Pick’em: Week 11
The showdown for all the marbles in Region 7-3A is on the docket this week in Weakley County. Undefeated Covington led by 2023 Mr. Football finalist Skylan Smith will come to Hardy Graham Stadium to take on undefeated Westview. I was a perfect 3-0 in my Weakley County picks last week, and was 14-1 overall.…
Read MoreEarly Voting ends Thursday
Early Voting ends Thursday By Logan Watson If you haven’t voted yet, your chances to make your voice heard in the 2024 General Election are running out. Tennessee’s Early Voting period will end this Thursday, October 31, at 6 p.m., leaving only Election Day polling on November 5 for those that want to help shape…
Read MoreVeteran’s Day events set for Nov. 7
by Tabitha Howell and Danny Wade As our country gets prepared to honor the brave men and women of our military, the Humboldt Exchange Club is once again preparing for it’s nearly day-long annual event, partnering with Humboldt City Schools. The Humboldt Jr./Sr. High School FFA class began preparing for the festivities on Friday, October…
Read MoreSGC’s Cade Allen commits to Tennessee baseball
After visiting Knoxville earlier this month, South Gibson junior Cade Allen announced his commitment to the defending national champions on Monday. Allen is committed to play college baseball for the Tennessee Volunteers. Throughout his career, Allen has been considered one of the top pitching prospects in the state. During the fall, Allen has taken visits…
Read MoreTSWA statewide high school football poll after Week 10
The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced football rankings after Week 10 on Monday, with the poll presented by CoachT.com. Top 10 teams in each of the six Division I classifications and Top 5 in three Division II classes were selected by TSWA members with first-place votes in parentheses and total points based on 10 points…
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