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5 top returners, 7 breakout players for boys basketball in Gibson County
With the 2022-23 high school basketball season beginning next week, here are some players to watch this season. GIRLS BASKETBALL: 5 top returners, 5 breakout stars for girls basketball in Gibson County RANKINGS: All 12 of the ranked teams won in the first round PICK’EM: See who Parkins and Odom picked in the second round…
Read More5 top returners, 5 breakout players for girls basketball in Gibson County
With the 2022-23 high school basketball season beginning next week, here are some players to watch this season. BOYS BASKETBALL: 5 top returners, 7 breakout stars for boys basketball in Gibson County RANKINGS: All 12 of the ranked teams won in the first round PICK’EM: See who Parkins and Odom picked in the second round…
Read MoreTSSAA releases new districts, regions for start of 2023-24 school year
TSSAA released the new districts and regions that will go in effect with the 2023-24 school year and last through the 2024-25 school year. Schools can appeal the district they have been placed in at the Nov. 17 Board of Control Meeting in Murfreesboro. RANKINGS: All 12 of the ranked teams won in the first…
Read MoreCity, chamber, civic club come together for Halloween
by Danny Wade Last week, Bailey Park transformed into a trick or treat thrilling event with the annual community trunk or treat. Kids and their parents took advantage of an easy way to get loads of Halloween candy. The Humboldt Lions Club takes the lead each year organizing the event. Humboldt Mayor Marvin Sikes was…
Read MoreChamber banquet full of fun, facts, festivities
by Danny Wade The annual Humboldt Chamber of Commerce banquet was a big hit last Thursday evening. Executive Director Amanda Love and Events Coordinator Beth Culpepper once again put together a wonderful event. Humboldt Chamber President Ben Sinclair got things started, welcoming everyone for attending the banquet, held in the Humboldt Medical Center conference room,…
Read MoreVic vs. Odom Pick’em: Playoffs Second Round
Well, Michael Odom’s lead over Victor Parkins is now down to one game. Parkins correctly picked Obion County beating Melrose, which Odom did not. Parkins went 13-2, while Odom went 12-3. Both missed Hardin County beating Creek Wood and Booker T. Washington beating Halls. Overall, Odom is now 146-28 (.839 winning percentage), while Parkins is…
Read MoreTop 12 ranked teams all win in first round of playoffs
The first round of playoffs should be where the top teams in the area get easy wins to advance to the second round. That is exactly what all 12 teams in the West Tennessee High School Football Rankings did on Friday night. PICK’EM: See who Parkins and Odom picked in the second round NEW DISTRICTS:…
Read MorePeabody’s Sam Driggers named Class 1A Mr. Football semi-finalist
On Thursday, the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association released the 2022 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football awards, and Peabody once again has a semi-finalist. Senior quarterback Sam Driggers was named as one of the finalist along with Memphis Academy of Science & Engineering’s Kumaro Brown, McKenzie’s Jackson Cassidy, Fayetteville’s Isaiah Thomison and South Pittsburg’s Kamden Wellington.…
Read More‘Artful Evening’ gala returns this year
by Danny Wade With the holidays upon us, people are looking for ways to celebrate but not necessarily with Thanksgiving family get-togethers or Christmas parties or dinners. They just want to go out for an evening of fun. There is a way to do this while supporting one of Humboldt’s treasures. The West Tennessee Regional…
Read MoreHoliday Mart coming to East
by Danny Wade Even though Halloween was just here, people have already begun their Christmas shopping. For those who have not started and still have gifts to purchase, you are in luck. The 17th annual Holiday Mart is back. Holiday Mart is Junior Auxiliary of Humboldt’s largest fundraiser of the year. This year’s event will…
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