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Former Gibson County Recovery Court coordinator indicted
Former Gibson County Recovery Court coordinator indicted Monica Bridges improperly paid for hours not worked An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of Monica Bridges, who served as the full-time coordinator of the Gibson County Recovery Court from October 2019 until her resignation in September 2022. The Gibson County Recovery…
Read MoreMerriweather urges kids to make the most of opportunities
Globetrotter Goals by DANNY WADE | Senior Editor dwade@hchronicle.net and by ARIEL McRAE | Associate Editor amcrae@hchronicle.net The Humboldt community came together last week for an evening of brotherhood, benevolence, bravery, belonging and brilliance; and do not forget burgers and birds. The 11th annual Boys & Girls Club of Humboldt’s Bird & Burger…
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Read MoreStreet paving on city board’s radar
by DANNY WADE | Senior Editor dwade@hchronicle.net When the Humboldt Board of Mayor and Aldermen met on Monday, April 24, the agenda was short. Other than approving four accounts payable and accounts receivable reports, and the March fire report, only two other items were up for vote. The first item was discussion on the list…
Read MoreGibson County area high school spring sports box scores for Week 8
Here are the box scores from Week 8 of the high school spring sports season: SATURDAY Softball District 12-2A Tournament Milan 5, Gibson County 1 Milan 012 200 0 — 5 12 2 Gibson Co. 000 001 0 — 1 5 4 WP: Mary Ellen Montgomery (6-11). LP: Hannah Prestininzi (9-11). 2B: M – Montgomery,…
Read More2023 Gibson County area spring sports postseason schedule
Here are the schedules for the 2023 high school spring sports postseason involving Gibson County and Weakley County teams: SECTIONALS BASEBALL Class 1A No. 2 Middle College at No. 1 Peabody Game 1: Peabody 16, Middle College 0 Game 2: Peabody 16, Middle College 0 (Peabody advances to state) No. 2 Bradford at No. 1…
Read MoreStrawberry Festival around the corner
by DANNY WADE | Senior Editor dwade@hchronicle.net With just a few days until it is Strawberry Festival week, the excitement is growing day-by-day. Last week, Strawberry Festival President Shane Lynch and General Chairman Anne Short talked about the week’s events. Besides Lynch and Short, other festival dignitaries this year are Honoree Judy Bowers and Honorary…
Read MoreThree Way Mayor Sanders passes
It can be said that Larry Sanders has been involved in the guidance and development of the city of Three Way since the late 1800s when his ancestors settled land and established a large family farm in north Madison County. His family has been instrumental in guiding the use of land for agricultural…
Read MoreMerriweather to speak at Bird & Burger fundraiser
by ARIEL McRAE | Associate Editor amcrae@hchronicle.net The Humboldt Boys & Girls Club is hosting their annual Bird & Burger fundraising dinner later this week on Thursday, April 27. This event is to help the club in its mission to provide the children attending Humboldt City Schools from kindergarten through high school with a great after…
Read MoreGibson County area high school spring sports box scores for Week 7
Here are the box scores from Week 7 of the high school spring sports season: FRIDAY BASEBALL Bradford 4, Union City 0 Union City 000 000 0 — 0 3 3 Bradford 000 220 X — 4 9 2 WP: Dylan Brauer (3-1). LP: Will Ragsdale. HR: B – Blane Fisher (2). 2B: B –…
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