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Week 7 Roundup: South Gibson knocks off Obion County on the road
After opening the Region 7-4A schedule with a loss to Milan, the South Gibson football team was going to have to claw its way back up in the standings. On Friday of Week 7, the Hornets knocked off Obion County 42-21 on the road to move into a tie for second place. South Gibson had…
Read MoreCommunity ‘gathers’ to support CP Center
by Ariel McRae Gibson County residents gathered around several large dining tables in Trenton to share a meal in support of the Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse last Saturday, September 24. This event was orchestrated by the organization to raise funds to further their mission to protect the kids in Tennessee,…
Read MoreKids of all ages enjoy Fall Fest
by Danny Wade Last Saturday was a big day for kids of all ages with the 13th annual Fall Fest held in downtown Humboldt. Two city blocks were closed to traffic for the annual event. Festivities began at 10 a.m. and wrapped up early afternoon. There was something for everyone. For the kids, there were…
Read MoreDresden enters West Tennessee football rankings after Week 6
As we head into the biggest week of the 2022 season thus far, Week 5 had its fair share of big games. And multiple games saw ranked teams play each other like USJ beating Jackson Christian; Huntingdon beating Milan and Henry County beating South Gibson. Here are the top 12 West Tennessee teams outside of…
Read MoreGibson County area high school fall sports schedule for Sept. 26-Oct. 1
Check out the Week 7 schedule for the county. Golf region tournaments are Monday and volleyball wraps up regular season play this week. MONDAY High School Girls Soccer North Side at Milan, 5 p.m.; Dyer County at Peabody, 5:30 p.m.; Ripley at Gibson County, 6 p.m. High School Golf Region 7-A Tournament at The Farms,…
Read MoreVic vs. Odom Pick’em: Week 6
Week 5 had lots of blowouts in Gibson County; some good and some bad for area teams. But Week 6 has some good rivalry games. After Week 5, Michael Odom has taken a five-game lead. Odom went 13-2, while Victor Parkins went 12-3, with Odom picking Haywood’s win over Milan as the difference. Overall, Odom…
Read MoreHumboldt—city of the 21st century
by Ariel McRae There are big things in the works for the betterment of the citizens of Humboldt. It is no secret that technology is now considered a need in today’s world. Every kind of information needs to be a click or finger tap away in order to service the needs of those within a…
Read MoreA toast to Howard
Wine maker memorialized with UT endowment for students in viticulture by Ariel McRae Crown Winery is a well-loved business within the city of Humboldt. It is a shining light for tourism as well as a wonderful place to sit down to have a drink, share a meal and get to know those within the city…
Read MoreWest Tennessee high school football standings after Week 5
Five weeks have now been played in the 2022 high school football season. Here are the updated region standings for across West Tennessee. RANKINGS: Covington moves up to No. 4 in West Tennessee rankings after Week 5 SCHEDULE: Gibson County area schedule for Week 6 of fall season ROUNDUP: Week 5 Roundup: Peabody, SGC earn…
Read MoreCovington up to No. 4 in West Tennessee football rankings after Week 5
Only one top 12 team following Week 4 suffered a loss, and that was to another ranked team, as Haywood beat Milan. But there were lots of blowouts across the area, so there was little movement. STANDINGS: Updated West Tennessee football standings after Week 5 SCHEDULE: Gibson County area schedule for Week 6 of fall…
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