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McKenzie City Council to Appoint New Member

May 7, 2024

The McKenzie City Council meets Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall for the scheduled May meeting. Prior to the meeting, there is a scheduled workshop at 5 p.m. about the proposed 2024-25 budget.

West Carroll School Retirees Honored

May 7, 2024

ATWOOD (May 2) — West Carroll School District Board of Education bid farewell to two retirees on Thursday, May 2.

Four Gleason Seniors Sign With Bethel, Dyersburg State

May 7, 2024

Gleason senior Zowie Tipton, the daughter of Vander Tipton and Sabrina Tipton, signed to be part of Bethel University’s Renaissance Theatre program.

National Day of Prayer Observed in County

May 7, 2024

McKENZIE (May 2) — Carroll County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Day of Prayer event on Thursday, May 2 at the Carroll County Airport in the main hangar.

First Responders Receive The Star of Life Award

May 7, 2024

A group of first responders in Carroll County were honored for their fast and efficient response and care for victims of an automobile accident. The group was honored by the Children’s Emergency Care Alliance of Tennessee

Marriage Licenses

May 7, 2024

Rachel Susan Williams, 30, Buena Vista, to Eelee Mikhail James, 34, of Buena Vista.

Recipes 5-7-24

May 7, 2024

Cinnamon Biscuits 2 cans biscuits 1/2 cup melted oleo 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Bethel University Confers 347 Degrees During Spring Commencement Ceremony

May 7, 2024

McKENZIE (May 4) — Bethel University conferred 347 degrees in associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s levels.

Weekly 150: Georgia Tann

May 7, 2024

Tann died of uterine cancer three days before the state filed charges against the society.

Sheriff’s Reports

May 7, 2024

Theft of Property — Mr. Lloyd Bateman reported his trailer was stolen. The trailer is a 16-ft double axle trailer with white wheels. The trailer is black and had two or three broken or missing boards in the floor. He valued the trailer at $1,400.

Rebel Sports This Week

May 7, 2024

Tuesday, May 7 Softball and soccer tentatively, depending on Monday results. Jacob Smith at Track and Field Regionals in Memphis — discus throw.

Are You the Worst Mother in the World?

May 7, 2024

The young, single mother of three had been coming to see me for counseling for several months when one morning she presented with red eyes, a trembling chin, and her normal makeup was missing.

McKenzie Advances to Championship with Bruceton Win

May 7, 2024

McKENZIE (May 2) — On Thursday, the McKenzie Rebels Baseball Team defeated Hollow Rock-Bruceton 14-4 to advance to the 1A District 11 Championship. Lane Anderson pitched in the game against Bruceton. The Tigers got the first run on the night in the first inning. McKenzie responded with two runs. Hayden Garrett stole home and Tate Surber hit Jake Cassidy in putting the score at 2-1 at the end of the first. The Rebels came alive in the bottom of the second scoring ten runs. A big hit from Anderson got Gage Crosland, Lelan Gordon, and Craegen Travis. Bruceton got three more runs before McKenzie ended the game in the fifth inning with a final score of 14-4.

There's Room for Everyone on Broadway

May 7, 2024

So we find ourselves at a crossroads. Put on this path by short-sighted decision making and the breakdown of transparency.

Planned Power Outage in Atwood on Thursday

May 6, 2024

ATWOOD — A planned relocation of electrical lines in the Atwood area on Thursday, May 9 will create a temporary outage of electrical power in certain geographic areas. According to Ryan …

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May 5, 2024

Georgie “Ray” Meggs

May 5, 2024

Mr. Georgie “Ray” Meggs, 90, of Huntingdon, died Friday, May 3, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Huntingdon. Funeral services are Monday, May 6, 2024, at 12  noon, in the Chapel of …

Robert Scott

May 3, 2024

GLEASON, Tenn. - Robert Scott, 65, of Gleason  died on April 25, 2024. He was born on February 20, 1959. Robert was known for his kind and generous nature. He was always willing …

Gordon Ashby

May 3, 2024

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. - Mr. Gordon Ashby, 72, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, died Sunday, April 28, 2024. Funeral services are at 1:00 PM Sunday, May 5, 2024, in the Chapel of Dilday-Carter Funeral Home. …

Jewell Newman

May 3, 2024

Mrs. Jewell Newman, 93, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, died Monday, April 29, 2024, at Cades Center Assisted Living. Funeral services were Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in the Chapel of …