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Vikings dominate in OT, headed to the ‘Boro
InterSTATE Bound by Barry DeLoach The Humboldt Vikings are good but to win it all you have to a have a little luck along the way. On Monday at home against the Middleton Tigers, Lady Luck was shining brightly as a free throw was wiped off the score board to keep the score at 72-72…
Read MoreHouse fire claims child’s life
by Danny Wade Tragedy struck Humboldt early Monday morning when a house fire claimed the life of a young child. Fire Chief Chester Owens said Humboldt Fire Department received the call from dispatch around 2 a.m. Monday morning of a structure fire at 712 Etheridge. Chief Owens said Humboldt police were first on the scene…
Read MoreMoving On
Williams submits resignation by Danny Wade One of Humboldt’s emerging leaders is leaving his hometown. Lee Williams is leaving his post as executive director of the Humboldt Chamber of Commerce. Williams has accepted a job in Fort Worth, Tex. with the engineering firm, Halff Associates. Prior to coming to the chamber, he held a similar…
Read MoreAlderman charged with harassment
Alderman Don Graves Humboldt alderman, Don Graves, has had another run-in with the law. Graves was served a criminal summons through General Sessions Court of Gibson County on February 27. An affidavit of complaint was filed by a Jackson woman, alleging harassment. “Don Graves continues to contact me through text messages, phone calls and facebook…
Read MoreHeaded to State
Vikings tame Tigers, will host sectional game by Barry DeLoach It had been four years since the Vikings were able to hoist the Region 7A plaque as the Humboldt Vikings destroyed the Halls Tigers 89-45. Humboldt beat Halls by 17 and 25 points in their regular season meetings but in tourney time, you can…
Read MoreRelay for Life’s Black Out Cancer slated March 11
by Danny Wade Is Blackjack your game? Or how about 5-Card Stud? Maybe you like Crazy 8s. No matter what your favorite card game, you’ll want to attend one of the best parties of the year. The 4th annual Black Out Cancer fundraiser event is slated for Saturday, March 11 at 8 p.m. Black Out…
Read MorePicture Perfect
Fisher named WTSF Honoree by Danny Wade Over the years, local photographer Rick Fisher has taken thousands upon thousands of pictures, possibly millions. And many of those shots were the official Strawberry Festival photographs and pictures of festivals. To recognize all his talent and commitment to dozens of festivals, Strawberry Festival President Ashley Culpepper and…
Read MoreVikings blowout West Carroll in regionals, 71-39
by Barry DeLoach It had been nearly a week since the Humboldt Vikings were on the court in competition and the Vikes were a little rusty in the first period. Humboldt was the District 14A champ and came into the game heavily favored as the No. 1 seed. West Carroll was the fourth seed coming…
Read MoreSpecial Valentine
Adams hits the century mark by Danny Wade Ruby Adams had the best Valentine’s present anyone can ask for last Tuesday. She turned 100 years old. It’s not often someone lives long enough to be a centurion, but one born on Valentine’s Day makes it even more special. And those who know Miss Ruby,…
Read MoreDistrict Champs
Vikings claim district championship with a thriller by Barry DeLoach On Saturday night the Humboldt Vikings claimed their first District 14A title since 2013 with a thrilling 71-68 win over the Union City Tornadoes. The game was marred late with technical fouls on both squads in the last two seconds of the ballgame. Humboldt was…
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