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Chamber banquet full of fun, facts, festivities
by Danny Wade The annual Humboldt Chamber of Commerce banquet was a big hit last Thursday evening. Executive Director Amanda Love and Events Coordinator Beth Culpepper once again put together a wonderful event. Humboldt Chamber President Ben Sinclair got things started, welcoming everyone for attending the banquet, held in the Humboldt Medical Center conference room,…
Read MoreVic vs. Odom Pick’em: Playoffs Second Round
Well, Michael Odom’s lead over Victor Parkins is now down to one game. Parkins correctly picked Obion County beating Melrose, which Odom did not. Parkins went 13-2, while Odom went 12-3. Both missed Hardin County beating Creek Wood and Booker T. Washington beating Halls. Overall, Odom is now 146-28 (.839 winning percentage), while Parkins is…
Read MoreTop 12 ranked teams all win in first round of playoffs
The first round of playoffs should be where the top teams in the area get easy wins to advance to the second round. That is exactly what all 12 teams in the West Tennessee High School Football Rankings did on Friday night. PICK’EM: See who Parkins and Odom picked in the second round NEW DISTRICTS:…
Read MorePeabody’s Sam Driggers named Class 1A Mr. Football semi-finalist
On Thursday, the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association released the 2022 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football awards, and Peabody once again has a semi-finalist. Senior quarterback Sam Driggers was named as one of the finalist along with Memphis Academy of Science & Engineering’s Kumaro Brown, McKenzie’s Jackson Cassidy, Fayetteville’s Isaiah Thomison and South Pittsburg’s Kamden Wellington.…
Read More‘Artful Evening’ gala returns this year
by Danny Wade With the holidays upon us, people are looking for ways to celebrate but not necessarily with Thanksgiving family get-togethers or Christmas parties or dinners. They just want to go out for an evening of fun. There is a way to do this while supporting one of Humboldt’s treasures. The West Tennessee Regional…
Read MoreHoliday Mart coming to East
by Danny Wade Even though Halloween was just here, people have already begun their Christmas shopping. For those who have not started and still have gifts to purchase, you are in luck. The 17th annual Holiday Mart is back. Holiday Mart is Junior Auxiliary of Humboldt’s largest fundraiser of the year. This year’s event will…
Read MorePeabody back to No. 8 in West Tennessee football rankings after Week 11
Part 1 of the season is over, and now the focus shifts to the teams that made the playoffs. Most teams in the rankings had big wins on Friday, while the Huntingdon-Union City matchup caused some shakeup. Here are the top 12 West Tennessee teams outside of Shelby County ranked: 1. Haywood (10-0) – Result:…
Read MoreVeterans Day program set
by Ariel McRae On November 11, the United States will come together to celebrate Veterans Day in honor of the brave men and women who risk their lives defending this country’s people. It is a day to reflect on those we have lost to wars from past and present as well as bring recognition for…
Read MoreChamber banquet is next week
by Danny Wade For those who regularly attend the annual Humboldt Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet, you know it is going to be a good time. There is always some type of entertainment to keep things fun, festive and fantastic. This year’s banquet will keep that fun tradition going. Chamber Executive Director Amanda Love and…
Read MoreCity hires rabies control officer
by Danny Wade The Humboldt City Board held a called meeting on Monday, October 17 that included 12 agenda items. Three of the bigger items were hiring new city workers, approving water project funding and approval of paving bids. When the hiring of three employees for the street department was brought to discussion, the board…
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