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What are the new districts for Gibson County, Weakley County high school teams?
The 2023-24 school year is here, as is the start of high school sports. Last year, the TSSAA reclassified all the teams across the state, so many of the local teams are now in new districts and regions. So here is a quick breakdown of what games are now district or region matchups for all…
Read MorePrivitt named WTSF general chairman
by DANNY WADE | Senior Editor dwade@hchronicle.net Although Strawberry Festival President Anne Short has known whom she wanted to select as her general chairman, the announcement became official last week. Mitzi Privitt will be festival general chairman of the 86th West Tennessee Strawberry Festival. The duo of Short and Privitt will make for an exciting,…
Read MoreHill facing attempted murder charges
According to a recent police report, a Humboldt man has been arrested and charged with three counts of attempted first degree murder, three counts of reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon, two counts of vandalism over $1,000 but under $2,500, one count aggravated burglary, one count aggravated assault and one count of a dangerous felony…
Read MoreMultiple agencies team up to make huge drug bust
Multiple agencies team up to make huge drug bust by Danny Wade, senior editor The West Tennessee Drug Task Force raided a huge drug operation in Humboldt last Tuesday in what was the biggest drug bust in the 28th District task force’s history. Agents used a large U-Haul truck to load up the stash. The…
Read MoreSGC’s Cade Allen selected to 15U National Team Training Camp
Rising sophomore Cade Allen was one of 44 players selected to the 15U National Team Training Camp roster on Tuesday. The training camp is set to be held Aug. 1-5 in Cary, North Carolina. Following the training camp and international friendly competition with Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, a final 20-man roster will be named…
Read MoreVikings to play at Liberty Bowl
by SETH WILKERSON | Sports Writer pastorsethwilkerson@gmail.com The Humboldt Vikings Football team is gearing up for an exciting opportunity as they travel to Memphis, Tenn. to play at the historic Liberty Bowl Stadium on July 28. They will be facing off against the Liberty Tech Crusaders in what promises to be a thrilling match-up.…
Read MoreGCP newspapers bring home press awards
Each year, newspapers from all across the state submit entries in the Tennessee State Press Contest. This year, the four Gibson County Publishing newspapers submitted multiple entries in various categories and did very well. Humboldt Chronicle won seven awards in this year’s contest— 1st place Make-Up and Appearance, 1st place Best Special Issue or Section,…
Read MoreTop 15 rising sophomores in Gibson County sports during the 2023-24 year
We have looked back at the top seniors for the 2023-24 school year headed by Sout Gibson’s Cameron Clark and the top juniors headed by Humboldt’s Stephon Shivers. So now we will look at underclassmen with the top 15 rising sophomores in Gibson County. 1. Tommy Baker (South Gibson; baseball and basketball) – Baker is…
Read MoreGabarra wanted for rape of child
The Humboldt Police Department is investigating a heinous crime and needs the help of the community. During the investigation, HPD established Adam Janes Gabarra, a 50-year-old white male, as a suspect and charged him with rape of a child. Gabarra is believed to be living in Texas at this time at an unknown location. If…
Read MoreTrash, budget focus of city board meeting
by DANNY WADE | Senior Editor dwade@hchronicle.net As the Humboldt Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting was about to begin, Mayor Marvin Sikes asked the board to include a new agenda item. He wanted to have an update on the budget and the search for a new CMFO to replace the retired Kim Hadley. Mayor…
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