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Gibson County area high school basketball schedule for Dec. 19-24
Week 6 of the high school basketball season is here. Check out the full schedule of games for schools across the Gibson County area: MONDAY High School Basketball 6 p.m. – McKenzie at Milan; Humboldt at Lexington Gibson County Pre-Christmas Tournament (girls only), USJ vs. Loretto, 3 p.m.; South Fulton vs. Dyersburg, 4:30 p.m.; Gibson…
Read MoreFamily of murder victim files suit
Seeking $15.7M City of Humboldt, Humboldt City Schools, Humboldt Police Department, alleged shooter named as defendants in case by Danny Wade Family members of the victim of a deadly shooting have filed a lawsuit seeking compensatory, actual and punitive damages. Joe Pankey and Lamar Pankey, listed as next of kin of Justin Kevon Pankey,…
Read MoreAngels up to bat for children’s Christmas
by Ariel McRae Christmas time is upon us and the citizens of Humboldt are shopping for their loved ones during this season of giving. Some within the community need a little extra help to instill the holiday cheer within their children and that is where the Boys & Girls Club of Humboldt angel tree program…
Read MoreHaywood boys overtake No. 1 in West Tennessee basketball rankings after Week 4
After four weeks of the regular season, a new boys basketball team has overtaken the No. 1 spot in the West Tennessee basketball rankings. Here are the top 12 high school basketball teams in West Tennessee outside of Shelby County: Boys 1. Haywood (5-2) – Results: Beat Westview 57-26; Beat Crockett County 68-63. Up next:…
Read MoreGibson County area high school basketball box scores for Week 4
Here is what happened during Week 5 of the high school basketball season in the Gibson County area: SATURDAY Boys Bradford 72, Halls 41 Halls 5 13 8 15 — 41 Bradford 22 12 20 18 — 72 Halls (41) — Jalen Stafford 12, Bernard 2, Brewster 4, Benson 5, Caraway 6, K. Stafford 2,…
Read MoreGibson County area high school basketball schedule for Dec. 12-17
Week 4 of the high school basketball season is here. Check out the full schedule of games for schools across the Gibson County area: MONDAY High School Basketball 6 p.m. – Bradford at Bruceton; West Carroll at Big Sandy TUESDAY High School Basketball 6 p.m. – Bradford at Peabody; Milan at Dyer County; Gibson County…
Read MoreGibson County area high school basketball box scores for Week 4
Here is what happened during Week 4 of the high school basketball season in the Gibson County area: SATURDAY Boys Gibson County 65, USJ 51 Gibson Co. 18 22 13 12 — 65 USJ 11 4 16 20 — 51 Gibson County (65) — Ethan Turner 20, Matthew Reynolds 13, Sedric Leke 12, Kylan Finch…
Read MoreBlessing boxes, giving at its best
by Ariel McRae Food scarcity is a true epidemic in this country. Millions of people are finding themselves without the proper resources to feed themselves, practice proper hygiene or clothe themselves appropriately for the seasonal temperature changes. Helping people who are either already homeless or just a paycheck away from homelessness is hard, especially around…
Read MoreChristmas on Main a hit with kids of all ages
by Danny Wade Humboldt rang in December with a bang last Thursday evening. Christmas on Main was back and did not disappoint for those visiting downtown Humboldt. There were carolers, shopping, snacks, hot chocolate, pictures with Santa Claus and the highlight of the night—the lighting of the downtown Christmas tree. Things kicked off early at…
Read MoreTop 5 high school basketball games during Week 4 of season
Well, I missed my first pick of the season as Trinity Christian Academy beat Gibson County in double overtime. It won’t be my last miss of the season. I still went 3-1 as Tuesday’s game between Dresden and Gibson County was postponed, and I am 13-1 (.929 winning percentage) overall. Check out the top games…
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