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Jada Harrison FTs sends Westview to 2A semifinals
MURFREESBORO — With six seconds remaining in regulation, Westview senior Jada Harrison stepped to the free throw line on what will be her home court this fall. Harrison knocked down both free throws to send the Lady Chargers to the Class 2A semifinals with a 44-42 victory over York Institute on Thursday. It was a…
Read MoreDefensive pressure sends Gibson County to Class 2A semifinals
MURFREESBORO — When you can get 20 points off turnovers, there is a good chance for a win. Gibson County’s defense forced 16 Riverside turnovers with 10 steals and turned that into 20 points as the Lady Pioneers beat Riverside 60-37 in the Class 2A quarterfinals. “I thought our defensive pressure had a lot to…
Read MoreLady Hornets shut Dyer County down in second half to advance
MURFREESBORO — Going into halftime down 22-19, not much was going right for the South Gibson girls basketball team. But one thing that coach Catie Embrey emphasized during the break was defense. And defensive intensity is what the Lady Hornets showed in the second half. South Gibson held Dyer County to one point in the…
Read MoreBusiness Spotlight: AirMD
The winters in Humboldt have been biting and the summers have been sweltering. Heating and air conditioning are important to keep our days on track, and that’s where Air M.D. comes in. Owners Brad and Diane Scruggs are both natives of Gibson County, Trenton and Humboldt respectively. The couple, who have been married for 15…
Read MoreFire chief, senior center director positions remain unfilled for now
by DANNY WADE | Senior Editor dwade@hchronicle.net When the Humboldt Board of Mayor and Aldermen met on Monday, February 27, Mayor Marvin Sikes had high hopes of naming the new fire chief and the new director of the Humboldt Senior Citizens Center. Neither position was filled during the meeting. Item 13 on the city board…
Read MoreStorms strike strawberry city
by ARIEL McRAE | Associate Editor amcrae@hchronicle.net Those working around Humboldt last Friday, March 3 knew there were storms on the horizon, but the whole city was in for a surprise with the ferocity of the winds and all the implications that came with the massive weather front. Trees were downs, power was lost and…
Read MoreHumboldt City Schools celebrate Black History
by ARIEL McRAE | Associate Editor amcrae@hchronicle.net Black History Month is celebrated annually across the United States throughout the month of February. The celebration of Black History started in 1915 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson. Originally, there was only one week of commemoration for Black excellence and innovations. Dr. Woodson chose February because it…
Read MoreGNK Defense is more than teaching martial arts
Those in Humboldt and surrounding areas who are interested in karate, self defense and firearm classes are in luck. GNK Defense offers classes as part of a holistic martial arts approach. GNK Defense, owned and operated by former Humboldtan Jason Walters, offers classes at the Gallaria building on the corner of North Central Ave and…
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