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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
The City Board of Mayor and Council meets Thursday, September 14, with a lengthy agenda. Old Business: Discussion/Approval to approve on 2nd reading of Ordinance 555 to adopt the 2018 …
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
HUNTINGDON (September 8) — During a called meeting on Friday, the Huntingdon Mayor and Town Council voted to purchase three 2023 pickup trucks from Lonnie Cobb Ford at a price of $131,334 for the Utility Department and one Ford F150 4x4 at a price of $43,778 from Lonnie Cobb along with five 20233 trucks for the Street and Parks Department for $218,890. All vehicles are quoted at the state bid price.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Bethel University along with the Carroll County Government and the Town of Huntingdon agreed to enter into an education partnership. In this agreement, Bethel University will extend a reduced tuition rate to both governments’ employees enrolling in Bethel’s on-line degree programs. This would include undergraduate degrees, graduate criminal justice tuition, and graduate business tuition. Bethel is also extending the benefit of a waived application fee to the employees applying to any of these programs.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
McKENZIE (September 8) — Congressman David Kustoff visited The McKenzie Banner along with other areas of Carroll County on Friday to talk about issues in Washington.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
McKENZIE (September 11) — With the passage of Tennessee House Bill 0938, Holland Farms, located in McKenzie along Carroll Street, which is the residence of former McKenzie Mayor Jill Holland, has requested through a petition to begin the de-annexation process. The bill, passed in April 2023, in essence allows for the de-annexation of agricultural property meeting certain guidelines. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 6, Chapter 51, relative to municipal boundaries.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
HUNTINGDON (September 9) — The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life fund-raising event was held Saturday after a three-year absence due to the COVID pandemic. The scaled-down event was a good start to reinvigorate the event that once raised significant funds for the eradication of cancer.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
ATWOOD (September 7) — The West Carroll Special School District school board approved a $10 million budget for the 2024 fiscal year at their meeting Thursday, Sept. 7. This budget includes a 6.25 percent salary increase for all employees of the district.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
HUNTINGDON (September 5) — The Grand Jury of the Carroll County Circuit Court issued the following indictments on Tuesday, September 5.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
McKENZIE (September 4) — The McKenzie Rotary Club’s program on Tuesday was present by Kasey Muench, executive director of Northwest Tennessee Tourism.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
West Carroll High School held its 2023 Football Homecoming on Friday, September 8. The royalty was crowned in pre-game ceremonies at 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
NASHVILLE — The state veterinarian confirms that a horse in Gibson County tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV).
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
It is time once again to celebrate Huntingdon Heritage Day Festival with the Town of Huntingdon. On Saturday, September 23, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., all are invited to Huntingdon’s historic Court Square to join this free all-day special event honoring the rich history of Carroll County and its county seat, Huntingdon.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 5.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.34/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 7.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 10.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 0.9 cents in the last week and stands at $4.426 per gallon.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
TENNESSEE — On Thursday, September 7, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) announced $28.5 million in federal grant funds to be distributed statewide from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2023–2024 federal fiscal year. Click here to view the list of grant awards and recipients: https://bit.ly/3YY2t0Z.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
McKENZIE (September 8) — In memory of the first responders following the terrorist attacks on September 11 (9-11) in 2001, Cash Express honors local first responders with donations of cakes to the related emergency departments.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Friday, September 15 McKenzie @ Scotts Hill Huntingdon vs. Crockett Co. West Carroll @ Houston Co.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
You people never cease to amaze me! I wrote a simple story about liking Coca-Colas. It really wasn’t all that great. Real newspaper people would call it “filler” material. I promise I have done better….
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
There are individuals whose stories transcend the limitations of time, resonating with unyielding determination and fortitude. One such remarkable figure is Mary Fields, famously known as “Stagecoach Mary.” Born into the shackles of slavery in Hickman County, Tennessee, Mary’s life journey traversed the spectrum of human experience, encompassing struggle, resilience, and triumph. Her tale, like a beacon of inspiration, illuminates the path of the human spirit’s capacity to overcome adversity and forge ahead into the unknown.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
The year was 1982 and I had just been elected District Attorney. One of the counties in my district was my home county of Carroll. I was in the court house for some reason or another when I was a approached by a very nice and polite young lady. She said she was from one of the schools in the western part of the county and that they would be holding a womanless beauty review soon and she wanted me to be in it. Womanless beauty reviews were common in those days and politicians and other men who were considered of some prominence were recruited to participate.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
HUNTINGDON (September 9) — The following cases were held in Carroll County General Sessions Court on September 6.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Aggravated Burglary — Zheng Xiufeng of Stonewall Street, McKenzie reported his home had been vandalized and items stolen on September 8.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Odell Holder, 49, of Memphis, was arrested on September 3, for Reckless Endangerment, Contraband in a Penal Facility, and Evading Arrest. On this date, Officer Ethan Parham observed a Nissan Maxima travel onto Old Stage Road from West Main Street.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Ricky Lynn Morris Jr, 42, of Trezevant, to Karen Denise Baker Weifdenhof, 41, of Trezevant.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Domestic Assault — On September 6, Deputy Bradley Hardin responded to a call for a possible domestic assault. When he arrived on the scene, he contacted the victim who stated Mark Douglas Wortham Jr., 29, had struck her on the head with his head. The victim did have a small, raised knot on the upper right side of her head. Wortham drove by the residence while the officer was talking to the victim. Deputy Hardin and Sgt. Scottie Davis went to speak with the defendant. The defendant was sitting in the middle of Smyrna Road just across Westport Road. The defendant stated he ran out of gas. The defendant was charged with Domestic Assault.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Huntingdon Board of Education Meets Wednesday, September 20 The Huntingdon Board of Education meets Wednesday, September 20 at 5 p.m. at the Central Office, 585 High Street, Huntingdon. Individuals wishing to address the board on an agenda item must notify the director by 1 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
McKENZIE — The No. 8 Bethel Wildcats opened the home portion of their season Saturday playing host to St. Andrews University. The Cats looked worthy of their lofty ranking, beating the visitors from North Carolina 77-0.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
McKENZIE — Ten McKenzie Middle School Softball players were honored on their last regular season home game. They along with their parents were recognized during a pre-game ceremony.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
HUNTINGDON (September 5) — The Trenton Rosenwald Bears traveled to Paul Ward Stadium Tuesday night for a matchup with the Huntingdon Middle School Mustangs.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Eighth-ranked Union City checked all the right boxes Friday night with its 48-8 mercy-rule win over Gleason in the Region 7-1A opener for both teams.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
ATWOOD (September 8) — For West Carroll coach Clayton Morris, the difference came in a simple adjustment that had to be made on the offensive line based on how Perry County was lining up.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
COLUMBIA (September 8) — On Friday, the Huntingdon Mustangs traveled to Columbia to take on the Columbia Academy Bulldogs in a non-region matchup. This was the first meeting between the two schools. Although both teams moved the ball well in the first quarter, turnovers and a lack of offensive yardage for the Bulldogs in the remaining three quarters proved problematic and led to a 48-14 Mustang victory. The road win gave Huntingdon a 2-1 record for the season.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
McEWEN (September 8) — On Friday night, the Rebels traveled to middle Tennessee picking up their third win of the session and Coach Wade Comer’s 199th career win. In a quick-moving game, McKenzie led McEwen from start to finish picking up the 23-0 win.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Squash Pickles 6cup squash -diced 2 cup onions -diced 4 large bell peppers -diced 1 small hot pepper -diced
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
McKenzie High School Class of 1963 - 60-Year Reunion It has been five years since the MHS Class of 1963 has held a reunion. Arrangements for the 60-year reunion have been …
