Year in Review 2024
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New Year’s Eve Traditions From Around the World:
December 30, 2024
• Eating 12 grapes in Spain: In Spain, it is customary to eat 12 grapes at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve. Each grape represents a month of the coming year, and eating them all before the clock strikes 12 is said to bring good luck. This tradition dates back to the late 19th century when a bumper grape harvest led to the idea of eating a grape for each chime of the clock.
Paris Receives $20,000 Check For Brownfield Redevelopment
December 30, 2024
PARIS (December 19) — The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) recently presented a check for $20,000 to Paris from the Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grants (BRAG) program.
State’s Public Schools Assigned Letter Grades
December 30, 2024
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Education recently released the academic progress for Tennessee’s public schools for the previous academic year.
Humane Society Hosts Christmas Open House
December 30, 2024
McKENZIE (December 19) — It was a very merry Christmas for the animals at the Carroll County Humane Society at Thursday’s open house event thanks to the tireless work of the staff and the generosity of the community.
McKenzie Middle School Presents Christmas Program
December 30, 2024
McKENZIE (December 20) — McKenzie Middle School wrapped the fall semester Friday with its annual Christmas program.
Rotarians Hear Update About Waverly Flood
December 30, 2024
McKENZIE (December 19) — Members of the Rotary Club of McKenzie heard about the devastation and hardships experienced in Waverly, Tennessee following the flash flood that occurred on Saturday, August 21, 2021.
Kustoff Announces Mobile Office Hours
December 30, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) announced mobile office hours for the month of January. Mobile office hours will be Tuesday, January 7, and Thursday, January 9.
West Carroll Students Earn Food Safety Certifications
December 30, 2024
ATWOOD — A group of West Carroll High School students recently achieved industry-recognized food safety certifications, demonstrating their commitment to culinary excellence and career readiness.
Mandy Barnett Delights Audience at The Dixie
December 30, 2024
HUNTINGDON (December 21) — Grand Ole Opry member Mandy Barnett celebrated the warmth and joy of the holiday season, featuring classic ballads like “White Christmas,” “I’ll Be Home For Christmas,” and “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” along with spirited standards like “Jingle Bell Rock,” “A Holly Jolly Christmas,” “Marshmallow World,” and “Winter Wonderland” at The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center on Saturday evening.
Willodean Long, Others Make Tissue Box Covers for Seniors
December 30, 2024
TREZEVANT — Willodean Long, 95, and Alesia Griffin, both of Trezevant, along with Cyndi Shafer of McKenzie worked to make tissue box covers for the residents of Lakeside Senior Living Community of McKenzie.
Lakeside Senior Living News
December 30, 2024
Greeting, When I say we were blessed the month of December I mean it. We had so many people donate their time, talents and gifts. I’m almost scared to mention them all in fear I will forget someone. If so, please charge it to my head and not my heart because we truly appreciated every gesture.
C & S Outdoor Power Equipment
December 24, 2024
HUNTINGDON — C & S Outdoor Power Equipment, 16267 Highway 22 N, has provided equipment, accessories, service and repairs for everything lawn and garden for 71 years.
Coach Jasper Leaving Bethel
December 23, 2024
McKENZIE (December 20) — After six seasons as head coach of the Bethel University Football program, Coach Michael Jasper (44-20) has announced he is departing the university to become the head coach at Stetson University in Deland, Florida. The Hatters are a NCAA Division I program competing in the Pioneer League.
Blackburn Inducted into Independent Sports Association National Hall of Fame
December 23, 2024
SYLVA, N.C. (December 14) — Greg Blackburn of McKenzie was recently inducted into the Independent Sports Association (ISA) National Hall of Fame as a coach/sponsor.
Shopping with a First Responder
December 23, 2024
Thirty-six children from the McKenzie area now have a brighter Christmas, thanks to the collective efforts of the McKenzie Police Department, McKenzie Fire Department, and many individuals who contributed to the second annual Christmas event for the children of the city.
Carroll Arts Elects Officers
December 23, 2024
McKENZIE (December 17) — Carroll Arts, Inc. met on Tuesday, December 17 for its monthly meeting and annual Christmas party at President Glynda Rich’s house.
West Carroll Elementary Hosts Festive Candyland Christmas Event
December 23, 2024
West Carroll Elementary School recently celebrated a “Candyland Christmas” to reward students who demonstrated exemplary behavior during the second nine weeks of the school year. The event was packed with exciting activities, fostering both fun and community spirit.
McKenzie’s Drewry Graduates UT Martin
December 23, 2024
MARTIN (December 14) — Ashlyn Drewry (center) of McKenzie graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin on Saturday with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration with a concentration in marketing.
Ten Historical Tidbits About The Christmas Traditions
December 23, 2024
• Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol in 1843 to raise awareness about the plight of the poor and to encourage charitable giving during the Christmas season. He was inspired by his own experiences with poverty and social injustice, and he wanted to use his writing to make a difference in the world. The novella was an immediate success, and it has since become one of the most beloved and enduring Christmas stories of all time.
