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SGC’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…
Read MoreTop 15 rising juniors in Gibson County sports for the 2023-24 year
As we move toward the start of the 2023-24 school year at the start of fall sports, we are breaking down the top returners in each grade. This week, we look at the top returning juniors in Gibson County. 1. Stephon Shivers (Humboldt, football and basketball) – Shivers played a key role in the Vikings…
Read MoreDog rescued from burning house
by DANNY WADE | Senior Editor dwade@hchronicle.net Firefighters are trained to save lives. That training came in handy last Wednesday when a house caught fire. Luckily, no people were in the house at the time, but a dog was trapped inside. When the Humboldt Fire Department arrived on the scene at 4:39 p.m., a blue…
Read MoreTyson Learning Center to open
by DANNY WADE | Senior Editor dwade@hchronicle.net For dozens of Humboldt Tyson parents, July 24 will be a blessing when the Tyson Learning Center opens its doors. Tyson Learning Center will be more than a daycare facility, but a place where children receive high quality educational foundations that prepare them for school. A grand opening…
Read MoreNo Justice for Maxyn: Edwards pleads guilty to lesser charge
No Justice for Maxyn Edwards pleads guilty to lesser charge By Logan Watson After waiting for almost seven years, the family of five-month-old Maxyn Killingsworth finally had their day in court, but the verdict left the boy’s family unsatisfied. Braxton Prather Edwards, the man responsible for the death of young Maxyn, was indicted on May…
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