Daisy Lou Spencer
September 27, 2024
Mrs. Daisy Lou Spencer, 96, of McKenzie, Tennessee died Thursday, September 26, 2024 at her home. At Mrs. Spencer's request, there will be no funeral services. Mrs. Spencer was born March …
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Lady Rebels Top Milan on Eighth Grade Night
September 26, 2024
McKENZIE (September 23) - McKenzie Middle School hosted Milan Monday for a soccer match as the season winds down. The Lady Rebels were in control throughout the game, earning a 3-1 win.
Fillies Fall to Lady Chargers, 3-1
September 26, 2024
HUNTINGDON (September 24) - Huntingdon High School hosted Westview Tuesday for a consequential district soccer match. Each 2-0 in District 12A, the winner would claim the top seed in the upcoming tournament. The Fillies struck first at the very end of the first half, but the Lady Chargers scored three times in the second half to claim the 3-1 victory and the 3-0 district record.
Safety Online is an Uphill Climb
September 24, 2024
Over the weekend, a few posts went viral concerning a man that was booked into Henry County Jail on Sunday afternoon on a $50,000 bond. The man is charged with sexual exploitation of a minor after he took photos from various women’s and children’s social media accounts and reposted them to his account with lewd comments on some. The Henry County Sheriff’s office has the man in custody and is investigating.
Triniti Adkisson is West Carroll Junior High Homecoming Queen
September 24, 2024
ATWOOD (September 16) — Prior to Monday’s football game between West Carroll Junior High and Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central Middle School, the Homecoming court was presented and eighth grader Triniti Adkisson was crowned queen.
We Should’ve Never Met
September 24, 2024
We should’ve never met.
Carroll County Commission Meeting Turns Tempestuous
September 24, 2024
HUNTINGDON (September 17) — The September meeting of the Carroll County Commission had what was presumed to be a simple agenda but two points of order resembled more of a classroom scolding. Commissioners Cyril Ostiguy and Daniel Thomas were chastised during the meeting.
McKenzie Senior Citizens Center Celebrates Fortieth Anniversary
September 24, 2024
McKENZIE (September 21) — Members of the McKenzie Senior Citizens Center gathered Saturday at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the organization’s charter.
West Carroll Junior High Earns Homecoming Win Over Central, 26-12
September 24, 2024
ATWOOD (September 16) — West Carroll Junior High celebrated Homecoming Monday, delayed from the previous week due to weather. The War Eagles hosted Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central Middle School and kept the Tigers at arm’s length for a 26-12 victory.
Lady Rebels Edge Bradford on Eighth Grade Night
September 24, 2024
McKENZIE (September 19) — The McKenzie Middle School Lady Rebels wrapped up the softball season Thursday as they hosted Bradford and celebrated Eighth Grade Night. The Lady Rebels won a back-and-forth battle, 5-4, over the Lady Red Devils.
Fillies Top Lady Rebels in District Battle
September 24, 2024
McKENZIE (September 17) — McKenzie High School hosted Huntingdon Tuesday for a District 12A soccer match. The Fillies scored three goals in each half to claim a 6-1 victory.
Rebels Dominate Scotts Hill, 63-0
September 24, 2024
McKENZIE (September 20) — McKenzie High School hosted Class 3A Scotts Hill Friday. The Rebels didn’t afford the Lions even a semblance of momentum in the contest, scoring five times in the first quarter and stifling the Scotts Hill offense to -47 yards overall. McKenzie added four more touchdowns before the break and, after a mercifully short second half, claimed the 63-0 victory.
Hollow Rock-Bruceton FFA Horse Judging Competition
September 24, 2024
Since August, a group of students from the Hollow Rock-Bruceton FFA Chapter have worked with one thing on their minds: the 2024 High School Horse Judging Competition. This competition consisted of four classes of horses, with four horses in each group. The students’ goal was to judge which horse they thought were the best, and to eventually match the scores of the judges. Another challenge was two sets of verbal reasons that the students had to give to a series of judges on why they placed the horses in the preplaced spots.
Marching Rebels Earn Class Champion at Hornet Invitational
September 24, 2024
MEDINA (September 21) — The McKenzie High School Marching Rebels competed at the Hornet Invitational at South Gibson High School Saturday and brought home plenty of hardware.
WTPU Hosts Fifth Annual Community Information Session
September 24, 2024
McKENZIE (September 19) — West Tennessee Public Utilities, the local natural gas distributor, hosted its fifth annual community informational session on Thursday, September 19. The annual event provides information on the work and progress of the local utility district and also to alert government leaders and first responders about how to safely work with natural gas.
Huntingdon Fire Department Receives Grant Funds
September 24, 2024
Pictured are Mike Bell, TDCI Assistant Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Carter Lawrence presenting a check to Huntingdon Fire Department Battalion Chief Brian McCaslin and Captain Brian McDowell, …
War Eagles Suffer First 6-1A Loss
September 24, 2024
ATWOOD (September 20) — Giving up three straight touchdowns right in the middle of the game, ended up costing West Carroll, as the War Eagles suffered their first loss in Region 6-1A play.
Editor's Note: Repeated by Popular Demand, History Moment
September 24, 2024
OOPS! Page 4 of the September 24 edition is from September 3, 2024. I don’t think this has happened in more than a decade, but we are human, just like everyone else and we all make mistakes from time to time. To rectify the situation, we have made the e-edition free this week, it includes the correct page 4, click here to read the September 24 Edition now. We hope you will join us in laughing off this error and moving forward. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Monday Night Mammogram Events to Be Held for Breast Cancer Awareness
September 24, 2024
PARIS (September 20) — In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Hospital (WTHHCH) is excited to announce two Monday Night Mammograms events, offering the women of Henry County and surrounding areas an alternative to watching Monday Night Football.
Marriage Licenses
September 24, 2024
Blake Hunter Bourne, 28, of McKenzie, to Taylor Marie Sawyers, 25, of McKenzie.
