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SGC’s Lily Baggett back, ready for strong senior season
Having worked so hard throughout the season, the South Gibson girls basketball team was ready to reap the rewards of all the time and effort at the end of the 2021-22 season. Playing for the District 12-3A championship, the Lady Hornets were ready to peak. But during the second half against South Side, everything seemed…
Read MoreMilan, Bolivar boys re-enter West Tennessee basketball rankings after Week 3
Three weeks into the high school basketball season, and the rotating door of teams in the rankings continues to turn. Entering the boys’ poll this week are Bolivar and Milan, while Jackson Christian girls entered on the other side. BACK STRONG: SGC’s Lily Baggett has overcome broken fibula for strong senior season SCHEDULE: Gibson County…
Read MoreGibson County area high school basketball schedule for Dec. 5-10
Week 3 of the high school basketball season is here. Check out the full schedule of games for schools across the Gibson County area: TUESDAY High School Basketball 6 p.m. – Gibson County at South Gibson; Peabody at Crockett County; Milan at Madison; Bradford at Lake County BACK STRONG: SGC’s Lily Baggett has overcome broken…
Read MoreBradford murder suspects still at large
Suspects at large in Bradford murder Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas has confirmed that three individuals have been charged in connection with a robbery that killed one individual and seriously wounded another in Bradford Wednesday morning. Investigators have charged Amanda Nicole Cathey, 33, of Trenton, Tyler Blake Pierce, 28, of Milan, and Johnny Dale Yarbrough,…
Read MoreOne dead, two injured in shooting on Carnes Road
One dead, two injured in shooting on Carnes Road By Victor Parkins One person is dead and two others are injured after an early morning homicide Wednesday, according to a report from Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas. Sheriff Deputies responded to a 911 call about 3:30 a.m. at a house trailer located at 22 Carnes…
Read MoreGibson County area high school basketball box scores for Week 3
Here is what happened during Week 3 of the high school basketball season in the Gibson County area: FRIDAY Boys Peabody 51, Greenfield 48 Peabody 5 12 19 15 — 51 Greenfield 11 12 10 15 — 48 Peabody (51) — Derek Kee 21, Cannon 6, Gentry 4, Luten 9, Wade 1, DeHaan 2, Bonds…
Read MoreWade takes decorating to next level
by Ariel McRae With Thanksgiving already behind us, the Christmas season is well and truly here. People are putting up their trees, decking their halls and some are trying not to fall off of their ladders while attaching Christmas lights to their house. The holiday spirit is alive in the homes and hearts of many,…
Read MoreHelping the Hounds of Humboldt
by Ariel McRae Over the past month, Taylor Wood has been working tirelessly to help the hounds of Humboldt find fosters or ‘fur’ever homes as the city’s new animal control officer. Wood joining the public works department has been a blessing for the dogs now entrusted in her care. She has a plethora of ideas…
Read MoreSouth Side girls overtake No. 1 in West Tennessee basketball rankings after Week 2
After two complete weeks of action for the 2022-23 high school basketball season, quality teams seem to be rising to the top. After four new teams joined the rankings after Week 1, three more joined this week with Camden and Dyer County boys along with Fayette-Ware girls. Here are the top 12 high school basketball…
Read MoreGibson County area high school basketball schedule for Nov. 28-Dec. 3
We new enter the third week of the high school basketball season. Check out the full schedule of games involving Gibson County area teams this week: MONDAY High School Basketball 6 p.m. – South Gibson at Madison; Milan at Ripley (girls only) TUESDAY High School Basketball 6 p.m. – West Carroll at Liberty; Milan at…
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