Randy Bill Burnine
December 14, 2024
McKenzie, Tenn. Funeral services for Randy Bill Burnine are Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive …
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Jeannie Sue Pitcher
December 11, 2024
DRESDEN, Tenn. - A memorial service for Jeannie Sue Pitcher is December 21, 2024, in Sharlotte, Michigan. Ms. Pitcher, 58, died at her residence on November …
Jane Smothers
December 11, 2024
Graveside services for Jane Smothers are Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Mt Olivet Cemetery, McKenzie. Interment will follow. Mrs. Smothers, 82, died at her residence on December 10, …
Three Weakley County Schools Named State Reward Schools
December 10, 2024
Weakley County Schools certainly has much to celebrate this year, and the latest news is no exception: three district schools – Dresden Elementary School, Gleason School, and Westview High School - have been named Tennessee Reward Schools by the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE). Based on data from the 2023-24 academic year, these schools have earned this recognition through outstanding performance according to the State’s strict scoring matrix. A Reward School ranking means that the school scored in the top 5% for achievement or growth on standardized tests.
Hometown Christmas Parade
December 10, 2024
The City of McKenzie held its 2024 annual Hometown Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 7.
McKenzie’s Tate Surber is TSSAA Class 1A Mr. Football (Video Interview Included)
December 10, 2024
NASHVILLE (December 10) — McKenzie's Tate Surber was named TSSAA 1A Mr. Football for 2024 in a ceremony in Nashville on Tuesday, December 10. Surber navigated a field of candidates to be named semi-finalist, finalist and finally Mr. Football.
Bethel Honors Graduating Student-Athletes
December 10, 2024
McKENZIE — Bethel University Interim Director of Athletics Dave McCulley and the athletic staff honored graduating student-athletes Friday. The students were among the fall graduating class which received diplomas on Saturday in graduation ceremonies at the school.
Bethel University, Henry County Receive Grants for Historic Building Preservation
December 10, 2024
NASHVILLE — Bethel University and the County of Henry each received grants to preserve and develop historic building from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD).
Bethel/Eastside FCE News
December 10, 2024
Members met in the home of Mary and Pennye Mays for the November meeting.
Recipes 12-10-24
December 10, 2024
Smothered Steak and Potatoes 1 (1 1/2 pound steak 2 (15 oz.) cans whole new potatoes, drained 1 (10 oz.) can golden mushroom soup 1 (1 oz.) packet dry onion soup mix 1 1/2 cup milk
Gleason City Appoints Department Supervisors
December 10, 2024
GLEASON (December 2) — Gleason Mayor and Board of Aldermen were administered the oath of office following their successful election bid on November 5. Mayor Charles Anderson and aldermen Mike Bennett, Mike Stafford, James Hines, and Alderwoman Shawn Francisco were elected to four-year terms.
Leighann Horne Honored as West Division Supervisor of Year
December 10, 2024
NASHVILLE (December 6) — Leighann Horne, Supervisor of Education for McKenzie Special School District, was honored as the West Grand Division Supervisor of the Year for the year 2024-25 school year.
Gleason Sweeps West Carroll
December 10, 2024
ATWOOD (December 3) — West Carroll High School hosted Gleason Tuesday for a pair of basketball contests, and the visitors earned a road sweep. The Lady Bulldogs rode a big first quarter to a 55-32 win, and the Bulldogs pulled away in the second quarter for a 60-39 victory.
McKenzie Police Reports
December 10, 2024
Theft of Merchandise — Shawn Tyrone Roy, 53, Birmingham Lane, McKenzie was charged with Theft of Merchandise on December 4.
Carroll County General Sessions
December 10, 2024
HUNTINGDON (December 4) — The following cases resulted in a guilty finding or plea.
Marriage Licenses
December 10, 2024
John Jose Grabiel, 63, of McKenzie, to Linda Darnell Diddle Rempel, 58, of Ohio.
Property Transfers
December 10, 2024
Jeff and Teresa Stephens to K & L Holland 2, LLC in District 11.
Huntingdon Police Reports
December 10, 2024
Aggravated Child Abuse and Neglect — According to a report by Officer Brad Allen, on November 25, 2024, he issued a warrant on Brenna Clark, 29, of Huntingdon. On October 28, the Department of Children services requested a hair follicle on Brenna’s -old child which came back positive for methamphetamine. On November 26, Brenna Clark was taken into custody at the D.C.S. office in Camden and transported to Carroll County Jail.
These Two Men Nearly Got Me Killed!
December 10, 2024
In high school, I was not the rabble-rouser sort of teen. No fast-and-furious hot rod for me nor getting drunk on weekends.
Gasoline Prices Increase During Week
December 10, 2024
TENNESSEE (December 9) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee increased 1.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.64/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee.
