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Peabody back to No. 8 in West Tennessee football rankings after Week 11
Part 1 of the season is over, and now the focus shifts to the teams that made the playoffs. Most teams in the rankings had big wins on Friday, while the Huntingdon-Union City matchup caused some shakeup. Here are the top 12 West Tennessee teams outside of Shelby County ranked: 1. Haywood (10-0) – Result:…
Read MoreVeterans Day program set
by Ariel McRae On November 11, the United States will come together to celebrate Veterans Day in honor of the brave men and women who risk their lives defending this country’s people. It is a day to reflect on those we have lost to wars from past and present as well as bring recognition for…
Read MoreChamber banquet is next week
by Danny Wade For those who regularly attend the annual Humboldt Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet, you know it is going to be a good time. There is always some type of entertainment to keep things fun, festive and fantastic. This year’s banquet will keep that fun tradition going. Chamber Executive Director Amanda Love and…
Read MoreCity hires rabies control officer
by Danny Wade The Humboldt City Board held a called meeting on Monday, October 17 that included 12 agenda items. Three of the bigger items were hiring new city workers, approving water project funding and approval of paving bids. When the hiring of three employees for the street department was brought to discussion, the board…
Read MoreTSSAA releases classifications for 2023-25 cycle
On Tuesday, the TSSAA released its division of classes for all sports for the 2023-25 cycle. Here is where the West Tennessee schools landed: FOOTBALL Class 1A Gleason (122) Greenfield (171) South Fulton (186) Bruceton (197) Lake County (204) Humboldt (267) West Carroll (267) Middleton (275) Dresden (316) Halls (342) Union City (356) McKenzie (357)…
Read MoreKids get fired up for fire prevention week
by Ariel McRae All across the United States, fire stations are working with schools and other programs with children to teach the importance of fire safety. Fire prevention week is celebrated during the week of October 9 every year in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire that destroyed countless lives and properties over a century…
Read MoreHPD seeking Shop with a Cop donations
The Humboldt Police Officers Association continues to strive to expand its programs and offerings to the community. They hope that Humboldt will be able to take part in one or more of the many exciting events that they are offering this year and experience firsthand the pride they take in supporting their causes. Because they…
Read MoreWest Tennessee high school football region standings after Week 9
Nine weeks of the 2022 high school football season have been played. Here are the updated region standings for across West Tennessee. PLAYOFF SCENARIOS: Breaking down the playoff scenarios for Gibson County area teams RANKINGS: Haywood still No. 1 in West Tennessee football rankings after Week 9 BASKETBALL ENROLLMENTS: Breaking down the new enrollment numbers…
Read MoreBreaking down the 2022 high school football playoff scenarios for Week 10
Two weeks are all that remains for the 2022 high school football regular season. Week 10 is dominated by non-region games before Week 11 will finalize the region standings. So let’s look at the three regions involving Gibson County area teams heading into the final two weeks, and next week we will look at the…
Read MoreHaywood still No. 1 in West Tennessee football rankings after Week 9
With two weeks remaining in the regular season, teams have started to clinch region championships. Peabody has clinched 7-1A, Westview has clinched 7-2A, Covington has clinched 7-3A, Lexington has clinched 6-4A, Haywood has clinched 7-4A and University School of Jackson has clinched Division II-A West. STANDINGS: Updated West Tennessee region football standings after Week 9…
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