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Gibson County, Weakley County schedule for Oct. 28-Nov. 2
The 2024 high school girls soccer, golf and volleyball seasons are in the books, so it is all about football, cross country along with a little middle school basketball is on the docket this week in Week 11: GIBSON COUNTY TUESDAY High School Cross Country Region 7 A-AA Meet at Westview, 4:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY High…
Read MoreWest Tennessee high school football playoff scenarios for 2024
The final week of the high school football regular season is here. Teams have battled for 10 weeks for the best record and best chance to earn a spot in the playoffs. Everything will be decided this week. Here are the playoff scenarios for the West Tennessee football regions. Region 6-1A McKenzie is the No.…
Read More2024 high school football region standings after Week 10
One week is all that remains in the 2024 high school football season. So here is the final set of region standings before playoffs are published next weekend. Region 6-1A Reg. Over. McKenzie 4-0 9-0 Houston Co. 3-1 7-2 McEwen 3-1 6-3 W. Carroll 2-2 4-4 Perry Co. 0-4 3-6 Bruceton 0-4 1-8 Region 7-1A…
Read MoreVic vs. Odom: High School Football Pick’em Week 10
“Playoffs? Are you kidding me? Playoffs?! I just hope we can win a game…” “Why are you listening to a post-game press conference by Indianapolis Colts head coach Jim Mora from 23 years ago,” Victor Parkins asked early on Monday morning. “Because it’s time to talk about the playoffs,” I replied. “Playoffs are two weeks…
Read MoreWeakley County High School Football Pick’em: Week 10
Can I say that I went perfect in my Weakley County picks last week? Yes, I know only one Weakley County team play, but I did get it right. Greenfield went down to Hardeman County and put 55 points on the board to give Don Pitt his 50th win of his career. Overall, I went…
Read MoreTCSW honors supporters of domestic violence victims
TCSW honors supporters of Domestic Violence victims By Logan Watson Stacy Miller, President and CEO of Tennessee Correctional Services West, celebrated Domestic Violence Awareness Month by honoring a number of individuals who have gone the extra mile to support victims of Domestic Violence. On Monday, October 14, Miller and the TCSW staff held the annual…
Read MoreWestview moves up to No. 3 in West Tennessee Football Rankings after Week 9
Two weeks is all that remains in the 2024 regular season, and there are going to be some great games in the final two weeks. Region 6-2A is wide open with five teams fighting for playoff spots, Covington and Westview have proven to be the best in Region 7-3A, Region 6-4A has plenty of room…
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity home nearing completion
Habitat home nearing completion By Logan Watson Gibson County Habitat for Humanity’s most recent project is almost ready for its new owners to move in. Executive Director Gary Paschall spoke with members of the Trenton Rotary Club last Tuesday afternoon about the project and the organization’s plans once the keys are handed over to its…
Read MoreDr. Epperson receives high evaluation score
by Shane Wofford The Humboldt School Board met Thursday, October 17 in the library of Humboldt Jr./Sr. High School. Items on the agenda included the superintendent evaluation report, the superintendent report and a report on recent faculty training with the Humboldt Police Department. The superintendent evaluation report was presented to the board, rating Director of…
Read MoreNew Top Cop—Rich is new chief of police
by Danny Wade The Humboldt Police Department has a rich tradition of noble leadership in police chiefs. Over the past 50 or so years, police chiefs Reynard Buchanan, Rob Ellis, Raymond Simmons, Rickey Coleman and Raymond Kolwyck have led the men and women in blue. Now, the tradition continues to get even richer with new…
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