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Owens retires after 45 years with HFD
by Danny Wade After an illustrious career spanning nearly a half century, Humboldt Fire Chief Chester Bryson Owens Sr. has retired. For over 45 years, Owens has had one job—being a fire fighter for the Humboldt Fire Department. “I want to enjoy Chester—do something for Chester,” Owens said of doing something just for himself. “I’m…
Read MoreMilan, Union City enter West Tennessee football rankings after Week 1
Well, Week 1 definitely brought some interesting scores that shook up the preseason rankings. Injuries also played a role in some deceptive scores. But Milan and Union City played well enough to enter the rankings, while Peabody and Westview dropped out. Here are the top 12 West Tennessee teams outside of Shelby County ranked: 1.…
Read MoreGibson County area high school fall sports schedule for Aug. 22-27
One week of the high school fall season is complete, and multiple teams in the Gibson County area are off to hot start. Check out the Week 2 schedule for the county: FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Week 1 – Milan ends 5-game losing streak to Peabody BOX SCORES: Gibson County area high school fall sports box scores…
Read MoreWeek 1 Roundup: Milan ends 5-game losing streak to Peabody
For the first time in six years, Milan got the better of Peabody in the season opener. The Bulldogs won 26-14 at Johnnie Hale Stadium on Thursday as first-year starting quarterback Andy Westbrooks ran for one touchdown and threw for two more touchdowns. Peabody opened the scoring with 3:38 remaining in the first quarter as…
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Read MoreVic vs. Odom: High school football picks for Week 1
With the 2022 high school football almost upon us, Michael Odom and Victor Parkins are ready to battle it out again in a little pick’em challenge. Parkins got the best of Odom last season by five games. Parkins finished 171-29 (.855 winning percentage), while Odom went 166-34 (.830). FOOTBALL RANKINGS: Haywood ranked No. 1 in…
Read MoreFFA BBQ/auction set for August 27
by Danny Wade Two things people love are bargains and helping out others. On Saturday, August 27, you will have an opportunity to do both by supporting the annual Humboldt FFA Alumni BBQ and Auction. Humboldt Future Farmers of American (FFA) instructor Jason Wiles and his students have spent the past few weeks collecting auction…
Read More‘Hunka’ Hunka’ Burning Love’: ‘The King’ of hearts and homes
by Ariel McRae Soulful crooning filters out the humble home of Barbara Cleek where long-loved Elvis memorabilia lines the shelves inside her modest living room. Tattered magazines from over the years fill a wicker basket near her worn reading chair adorned by a multicolored, hand stitched blanket covered in music notes and the likeness of…
Read MoreBox scores from Gibson County area teams during Week 1 of fall season
Week 1 of the high school fall season is here. Check out all of the results from the Gibson County area: FOOTBALL RANKINGS: Haywood ranked No. 1 in first high school football rankings WEEKLY SCHEDULE: Gibson County area teams’ schedule for Week 1 RESILIENCE: Milan’s Taylor Hill returns to golf 11 days after eye removal…
Read MoreGibson County area high school fall sports schedule for Aug. 15-20
While the high school fall season began two weeks ago with golf, all of the fall sports across Gibson County are able to start holding contests this week. Here is a look at what is going on with Gibson County area teams: FOOTBALL RANKINGS: Haywood ranked No. 1 in first high school football rankings RESILIENCE:…
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