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GCP wins big at 2022 TN Press Awards
Four of Gibson County Publishing’s newspapers had a very good showing at this year’s Tennessee Press Awards. Representatives attended the awards ceremony last Friday held in Nashville. The Milan Mirror-Exchange, Humboldt Chronicle, Trenton Gazette and Tri-City Reporter all took home a first place plaque. In all, GCP produced 15 top-5 finishes. Gazette and TCR Editor…
Read MoreWest Tennessee high school football standings after Week 2
We are two weeks into the 2022 high school football season, so here are the updated region standings: RANKINGS: Hardin County jumps to No. 3 in West Tennessee football rankings after Week 2 SCHEDULE: Week 3 Gibson County area high school fall sports schedule ROUNDUP: Week 2 Football – Peabody beats defending 2A state champion…
Read MoreHardin County up to No. 3 in West Tennessee football rankings after Week 2
Not as many upsets in Week 2, but there was a big battle between two teams in the rankings as Union City beat USJ. So there has been some shakeup with no new teams. Here are the top 12 West Tennessee teams outside of Shelby County ranked: 1. Haywood (1-0) – Result: Beat Oakhaven 58-6.…
Read MoreGibson County area high school fall sports schedule for Aug. 29-Sept. 3
Check out the Week 3 schedule for the county: RANKINGS: Hardin County up to No. 3 in football rankings after Week 2 ROUNDUP: Week 2 Football – Peabody beats defending 2A state champion BOX SCORES: Week 2 Gibson County area high school fall sports box scores MONDAY High School Girls Soccer Gibson County at Huntingdon,…
Read MoreWeek 2 Roundup: Peabody knocks off defending 2A state champion
After an opening loss last week, Peabody coach Shane Jacobs still believed his team had a championship mentality. Well, in Week 2, the Golden Tide went to the defending Class 2A state champions Westview and picked up a 26-13 victory. Peabody opened the scoring on a two-yard touchdown run by London Burkett for the 6-0…
Read MoreMystery of Cayce McDaniel disappearance finally laid to rest
By Victor Parkins A little more than 26 years has passed since Cayce Lynn McDaniel, 14, disappeared from her Milan home after attending a church function with friends. While McDaniel’s remains have yet to be recovered, her accused killer entered a best interest plea to Criminal Responsibility to Commit Second Degree Murder and Abuse of…
Read MoreOfficer Capps saluted for heroic actions
Officer Capps saluted for heroic actions August 11 was a busy day for Rutherford Police Officer Alex Capps. Officer Capps responded to a home in Rutherford, where he discovered Danny Faulkner in his shop, trapped under the wheels of a tractor. According to Officer Capps, Faulkner had been working on the tractor, then cranked it…
Read MoreVic vs. Odom: High school football picks for Week 2
I admit it. Milan proved me wrong on Thursday. The Bulldogs showed grit and fight for four quarters to end a five-game losing streak to Peabody. But that is what the football season is all about. If we could pick every game correctly, wouldn’t that be a boring season? After Week 1, Michael Odom took…
Read MoreBox scores from Gibson County area teams during Week 2 of fall season
Week 2 of the high school fall season is here. Check out all of the results from the Gibson County area: RANKINGS: Milan, Union City enter West Tennessee football rankings after Week 1 SCHEDULE: Gibson County area fall sports schedule for Week 2 FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Week 1 – Milan ends 5-game losing streak to Peabody…
Read More‘Grape’ teams stomp the ‘vine’yard
by Ariel McRae With summer coming to a close, it is nearing time for the grapes covering the vast expanse of vines to be harvested and crafted into wine at one of Humboldt’s busiest venues. The 5th annual Grape Stomp was held at Crown Winery on Saturday, August 13 to commemorate the harvesting season. Teams…
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