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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
December 23, 2024
Closet by Cachengo® is a perfect example of how technology and philanthropy play a key role in helping those in need. It is a store that provides free clothing and household items and has helped thousands of people in the community. Guests come in, choose what they need, and it’s all free of charge.
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.
December 23, 2024
McKENZIE (December 17) — The McKenzie band program presented its annual Christmas concert “The Sounds of the Season” Tuesday evening in the McKenzie High School gymnasium.
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.
December 23, 2024
McKENZIE (December 17) — The Fannye Baxter Moore Trust Fund, administered by the Rotary Club of McKenzie, donated $1,000 to the McKenzie Fire Department/McKenzie Police Department Children’s Christmas Fund during the weekly Rotary meeting held at Bethel University.
December 23, 2024
McKENZIE (December 23) — Hospital Wing medical helicopter service is officially headquartered at Carroll County Airport in McKenzie.
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.
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.
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.
December 23, 2024
MARTIN (December 16) — The McKenzie High School Rebels traveled Monday to face Westview in a boys-only night of basketball. The Chargers jumped out to a big lead early and extended it in the third quarter en route to a 73-47 win.
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.
December 23, 2024
McKENZIE (December 18) — The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Henry/Carroll at McKenzie held its fall graduation Wednesday afternoon at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, where 18 graduates received diplomas in their respective fields.
December 23, 2024
Float 1st Place: Darty Trailer Sales 2nd Place: Watson Lumber
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.
December 20, 2024
Mr. Scotty Cannon, 64, of Clarksburg, Tennessee died Sunday, December 15, 2024 at his home. Graveside funeral services were Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Seller’s Hill Cemetery. Mr. …
