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November 26, 2024
Christmas Parades in Carroll County The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce released the following schedule of Christmas parades. Clarksburg, Thursday, December 5, 7 p.m. Huntingdon, Saturday, December 14, 6 p.m. McKenzie, Saturday, December 7, 4 p.m. Trezevant, Monday, December 9, 7 p.m.
November 26, 2024
HUNTINGDON (November 25) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has mailed ballots for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections to eligible farmers and ranchers across the country. To be counted, ballots must be returned to the Carroll County FSA office or postmarked by December 2, 2024.
November 26, 2024
The Gleason Yard of the Month for November goes to Wendell and Alicia Verdell at 507 North Street.
November 26, 2024
West Carroll Jr./Sr. High School hosted the Be Pro Be Proud Tour, a cutting-edge mobile workforce workshop to inspire students to explore high-demand, high-paying skilled trades careers.
November 26, 2024
PARIS — Paris/Henry County officials expressed their excitement for a totally new campus for Tennessee College of Applied Technology -Henry/Carroll to be located at 5215 Highway 218 Bypass, Paris -across from West Wheel and Tire. The Paris campus is a sister campus to McKenzie-based TCAT, located on Highland Drive.
November 26, 2024
TENNESSEE (November 25) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee increased 2.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.68/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee.
November 26, 2024
McKENZIE — Students at McKenzie Middle School stepped up to support those people in their community who might need assistance during the holidays.
November 26, 2024
HUNTINGDON (November 20) — On Wednesday, Circuit Judge Donald Parish (retd.) served as the featured storyteller for the Huntingdon Historical Society. Judge Parish’s talk entitled “Three Lawyers Who Practiced in Carroll County That You Have Never Heard Of” focused on three attorneys who cut their teeth in Carroll County; Howell Edmunds Jackson (1859–1920, Milton Brown (1804-1883) and John E. McCall (1859–1920).
November 26, 2024
McKENZIE (November 12) — The McKenzie Rotary Club recently paid homage to one of its longest-serving Rotarians, Clark Brown.
November 26, 2024
McKENZIE — McKenzie Middle School conducted a career fair on Friday, November 22 to give middle school students a glimpse of career opportunities in the area.
November 26, 2024
The 24th Judicial Drug Court of the Circuit Judge Brent Bradberry, announces its new program director, Israel Melton. Mr. Melton will manage the program for the counties of Carroll, Henry and Benton. The program is in its second year and has been successful thus far.
November 26, 2024
Director of Weakley County Schools Jeff Cupples celebrated the district’s achievement saying, “This recognition is a direct reflection of the strong commitment of our teachers, staff, students, families, and community working together to support learning and success in our schools, and we are proud of each individual who contributed to this accomplishment.”
November 19, 2024
NASHVILLE — Tennessee’s 2024-25 statewide gun hunting season for deer opens Saturday, November 23. The season traditionally opens each year on the Saturday prior to Thanksgiving. During gun season, sportsmen may also use muzzleloaders or archery equipment.
November 19, 2024
West Carroll Elementary School continues to uphold its tradition of recognizing exceptional students each week through the SOAR Awards program. This initiative celebrates students who embody the school’s core values: Safety, Ownership, Achievement and Respect.
November 19, 2024
KNOXVILLE — Students hoping to work for national or state parks can now take courses under the new University of Tennessee Outdoor Recreation and Park Management (ORPM) concentration. The courses are available in the Herbert College of Agriculture School of Natural Resources. Courses in this new undergraduate forestry major concentration rolled out in Fall 2024.
November 19, 2024
McKENZIE (November 15) — Members of the McKenzie Touchdown Club presented the annual J.A. Abernathy Awards during halftime of Friday’s win.
November 19, 2024
NASHVILLE — State Rep. Tandy Darby, R-Greenfield, announced more than $15.1 million in grant funding has been awarded to expand broadband availability and access to high-quality digital opportunities in Carroll, Weakley and Henry counties.
November 19, 2024
HUNTINGDON (November 12) — On Tuesday, Carroll County announced its new EMA Director, Steven “Trevor” Foster. County Mayor Joseph Butler said, “After a thorough search and vetting of a number of very qualified candidates, I am excited to inform you that I have offered the EMA Director position to Steven ‘Trevor’ Foster, and he has accepted the position.”
November 19, 2024
The United States Center for Disease Control and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli O121 infections linked to multiple brands of recalled organic whole bagged carrots and baby carrots sold by Grimmway Farms.
November 19, 2024
McKENZIE (November 14) — The Arrive Alive Tour®, sponsored by the Tennessee Highway Safety Office, visited area schools including McKenzie High School on November 14 to deliver an immersive experience aimed at preventing impaired and distracted driving among teens.
