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TENNESSEE (November 20) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 2.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.90/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 18.6 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 27.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 6.9 cents in the last week and stands at $4.28 per gallon.
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11/21/23
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Stephen Brown, a lifelong McKenzie native and CSX engineer, had the recent honor of working the CSX Santa Train, which runs through parts of Kentucky, Virgina, and Tennessee along the Appalachian Trail. In its 81st year, the Santa Train carried approximately 13 tons of supplies to those along the 110-mile route, consisting of toys, food, wrapping paper, and stuffed backpacks. The train embarked on its 10-hour journey beginning in Pikeville, Kentucky and ending in Kingsport, Tenn.
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11/21/23
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McKENZIE (November 6) — Beta Sigma Phi sorority hosted its annual fund-raising luncheon at the McKenzie Church of Christ on November 6.
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11/21/23
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McKENZIE (November 18) — Bethel University hosted the Miss Bethel University Volunteer and the Miss Carroll County Volunteer pageants on Saturday, November 18 on the college campus.
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11/21/23
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HUNTINGDON (November 12) — On Sunday, November 12, 2023, Christine Argo celebrated her 100” birthday at Harmony Hill Assisted Living!
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11/21/23
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McKENZIE (November 14) — On Tuesday, Dr. Yancy Freeman Sr., chancellor of UT Martin, spoke to the McKenzie Rotary Club.
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11/21/23
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The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) selected two McKenzie natives and brothers as School System Administrators of the Year.
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11/21/23
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McKENZE (November14) — Reverend Dr. Bob Watkins will serve as the interim president of Bethel University beginning January 1, 2024.
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11/21/23
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HUNTINGDON (November 2) — Quick action by two Huntingdon police officers, their dispatcher, and the Carroll County 911 system is credited for saving the life of a first grade student named Hunter Snider.
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11/21/23
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Sweet Potato Casserole
3 cup sweet potatoes cooked and mashed
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 stick oleo
1 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup self rising flour
1 cup chopped pecans
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11/21/23
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NASHVILLE — Tennessee State Parks offer a great alternative to the frenzy of shopping on Black Friday by hosting the annual Day After Thanksgiving hikes at parks across the state.
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11/14/23
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McKENZIE (November 9) — Savannah Davis chose to continue her athletic and academic career at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro. The McKenzie High School senior signed commitment documents on Thursday to play basketball for the university.
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11/14/23
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McKENZIE (November 10) — In honor of the nation’s military veterans, McKenzie High School hosted its annual Veterans Day program on Friday, November 10, 1 a.m. in the MHS Gymnasium.
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11/14/23
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McKENZIE (November 9) — Walter Butler was honored during a reception on Thursday evening in the Vera Low Center for Student Enrichment on the campus of Bethel University.
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11/14/23
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JACKSON — Ryan Griffin (BA 2011) received the Outstanding Young Alumnus Award during Union University’s Awards Banquet on November 3.
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11/14/23
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McKENZIE (November 7) — McKenzie’s three school sites will soon have safety enhancements, thanks to 120 new surveillance cameras, keyless (card key) door locks, two-way radios, and protective shatterproof security film on selected doors and windows.
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11/14/23
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THP Officer Tyler Milam was promoted to the rank of sergeant during a pinning ceremony on October 19. He will serve over THP Jackson District operations in Decatur County.
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11/14/23
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The Inglenook Book Club met for its monthly meeting on November 8, 2023 at 3 p.m., at Lakeside Senior Living Community in McKenzie. With 19 members in attendance, President Carolyn Moore called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance, Club Aim and Club Motto were recited by all. President Moore thanked the hostesses Jean Hollomon and Suzanne Russell for serving delicious cookies, cheese ball and crackers and apple cider along with water.
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11/14/23
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Approximately 46 descendants of Stephen Franklin and Laura Washington Duggan Hinton celebrated their family reunion on Saturday, October 14, 2023 in McKenzie. Ages ranged from 2 to 92.
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11/14/23
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English Pea Casserole
2 (303) cans small English peas
2 tablespoon green peppers
1 cup chopped celery
1 can mushroom soup
1 can sliced water chestnuts
1 small minced onion
2 diced pimento
1 stick oleo
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11/14/23
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