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Williams named Viking football head coach
by Seth Wilkerson When former Humboldt Viking football coach Teddy Pettigrew announced his resignation last year, it left a void in the football program. Immediately after, Humboldt City Schools Athletic Director George Yarbro began the process of finding the next head coach. Last week, Yarbro announce and introduced Hayden Williams, a seasoned football coach, as…
Read MoreHowell named associate editor
The Humboldt Chronicle is proud to announce that Tabitha Howell has been promoted to associate editor. Howell joined The Chronicle staff a little over a year ago as the administrative assistant. “Tab has been a key member of our newspaper family,” said Senior Editor Danny Wade. “When she came onboard, she fit in instantly and…
Read MoreTennessee high school basketball AP poll for Jan. 16, 2024
The Associated Press’ Top 10 teams in each of Tennessee’s three Division I non-financial aid classifications and in the combined Division II financial aid classification as selected by Tennessee AP-member sportswriters and broadcasters. With first-place votes in parentheses, records through January 16, total points based on 10 points for a first-place vote through one point…
Read MoreMiddleton, Scotts Hill girls enter West Tennessee basketball rankings after Week 9
Another week of district games last week meant a bunch of close games across West Tennessee. Two girls teams have played well enough recently to climb in the ranking with Middleton and Scotts Hill earning a spot. While snow and cold temperatures could change the schedule this week, here are the top 12 high school…
Read MoreGibson County audit is ‘concerning,’ says Comptroller
Gibson County’s annual financial report has our local leadership in hot water with the state. According to the county audit, released by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office on Wednesday, January 10, six of the eight findings come from the Gibson County Mayor’s Office, which employs the Gibson County Finance Director Leslie Milligan. The findings, which Comptroller…
Read MoreJarod Neal resigns as Westview football coach
On Wednesday, it was announced that Westview High School and football coach Jarod Neal have decided to part ways after four seasons. Westview principal Brian Allen announced the resignation via press release. “Westview High School will be looking for a new football coach,” Allen said in the release. “Westview would like to thank Coach Neal…
Read MoreGibson County, Weakley County high school basketball box scores for Week 9
Here are box scores from Week 9 of the high school basketball season for Gibson County and Weakley County: SATURDAY Boys Bradford 71, Greenfield 63 Greenfield 14 20 18 11 — 63 Bradford 23 18 14 16 — 71 Greenfield (63) — Cruze Porter 27, Anthony Green 13, Sullivan 6, Dunlap 9, Archie 8. Bradford…
Read MoreTSWA all-state teams for 2023 fall sports
The Tennessee Sports Writers Association will be releasing all-state teams for all fall sports this week. Here are the teams tat have been released: VOLLEYBALL Class AAA OH : Gunny Brock, Cleveland, So. OH : Autumn Holmes, Science Hill, Sr. OH : Lauren Hurst, Cleveland, Jr. OH : Kaira Knox, Nolensville, Jr. OH : Cate Schroer, Siegel, Sr. OH : Kiernan…
Read MoreHayes’ college jersey retired
by Danny Wade A Humboldt superstar basketball player reached another milestone in her successful basketball career. Former Humboldt Lady Viking and Murray State Lady Racer, Ashley Hayes, had her Murray State #23 basketball jersey number retired. Her jersey will now be on display for all to see. An unveiling jersey retirement ceremony was held on…
Read MoreWest Tennessee high school basketball district standings after Week 8
After eight weeks of the high school basketball season, here are the updated district standings for across West Tennessee: BOYS District 12-1A Dist. Over. Houston Co. 1-0 11-4 McKenzie 1-0 7-6 Bruceton 0-0 0-10 McEwen 0-1 10-4 Big Sandy 0-1 2-8 District 13-1A Dist. Over. Middleton 1-0 10-4 Humboldt 1-0 9-7 Clarksburg 1-0 6-5 Bradford…
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