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Lemons vs. Odom Pick’em: High School Football Playoffs First Round
“Playoffs, don’t talk about playoffs. Are you kidding me? Playoffs!?” That was the famous quote by Jim Mora in 2001 when he was coaching the Indianapolis Colts. But guess what West Tennessee football fans. That has been the main topic of discussion since Friday night, and it will continue to be for the next five…
Read MoreTSSAA announces Tennessee Titans Mr. Football semifinalists for 2023
The Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards will be presented to the top football players in nine classifications of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. The top kicker in the state will be recognized with a Mr. Football Award, regardless of classification. Five semifinalists are announced…
Read MoreZombie 5K a big success
by ARIEL McRAE | Associate Editor amcrae@hchronicle.net The Humboldt Area Rescue Squad held its first spooktacular fundraiser on Saturday, October 21 at Bailey Park. The Zombie 5K Costume and Glow Run along with the costume contest was a huge success. The frightening race had 40 runners sign up to compete for the prize. The runners…
Read MoreWTRAC Artful Evening slated next week
by DANNY WADE | Senior Editor dwade@hchronicle.net It is time to dust off your best dress shoes, bring out your suits, tuxedos, evening gowns and dresses. The annual West Tennessee Regional Art Center Artful Evening fundraiser is here. This year, the attire is suggested “black tie”, but is optional. The theme this year is Artful…
Read MoreCity approves resolution seeking private act to create Humboldt Utilities Authority
by DANNY WADE | Senior Editor dwade@hchronicle.net When the Humboldt Board of Mayor and Aldermen met on Monday, October 23, Mayor Marvin Sikes presented a resolution for board approval. The resolution will seek to create Humboldt Utilities Authority as a private act authority and request amending the Humboldt’s charter to authorize the transfer of operations.…
Read MoreFinal Tennessee AP high school football poll for 2023 season
The Associated Press’ Top 10 teams in each of Tennessee’s six 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 October 30, total points based on 10 points for a first-place vote through one point…
Read MoreGibson County, Weakley County high school schedules for Week 12 of fall season
All fall sports are now in the postseason. Football playoffs begin on Friday, and the cross country state tournament is Friday also. GIBSON COUNTY FRIDAY High School Football State playoffs, First Round, Class 4A, Station Camp at South Gibson; Class 2A, Milan at Lewis County, Peabody at Loretto; Class 1A, Eagleville at West Carroll High…
Read MoreTSSAA high school football first round matchups in West Tennessee
Here are the first round high school football playoff matchups for West Tennessee: Class 1A Eagleville (6-4) at West Carroll (5-4) Cornersville (6-4) at McKenzie (9-1) Middleton (1-8) at Dresden (10-0) Lake County (5-5) at Middle College (6-4) Westwood (4-6) at Union City (7-3) South Fulton (6-4) at MASE (8-1) Class 2A Peabody (4-6) at…
Read MoreVic vs. Odom Pick’em: High School Football Week 11
“On the road again, I just can’t wait to get on the road again,” Victor Parkins was humming the Willie Nelson song as I walked into the office on Monday morning. “Turning into a country fan, I see,” I laughed as I sat down at my desk. “No, just think about my travels with Milan…
Read MoreLemons vs. Odom Pick’em: High School Football Week 11
Walking off the soccer field at Martin City Park on Saturday, I ran into a guy known by all of Weakley County for his time with the Weakley County Sports Hall of Fame and his time on the radio John Hatler. Hatler has been a busy man the past couple of years as his older…
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