McKenzie to Host Homelessness Forum
April 30, 2024
McKenzie is Hosting a Homelessness Forum on Monday, May 13, 6 p.m. in the Park Theatre.
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April 30, 2024
Huntingdon Elks Lodge to Host Golf Tournament Huntingdon Elks Lodge and Veterans Honor Guard of Parkers Crossroads are hosting the third annual golf outing on Saturday, May 4, 9 a.m. at Carroll Lake Golf Course. All golfers will receive a ticket for the Ricky Crider Fish Fry lunch at the Lodge after the event. Prizes awarded for longest drive, closest to pin and longest putt. To register, contact Joe Kordik (815) 409-2579 or John Williams (731) 571-6958 or register at the Lodge. Proceeds benefit the Veterans Honor Guard and to purchase Christmas food baskets.
Looking Back from Our Archives
April 30, 2024
10 Years Ago — Madison Graves placed third in the Eighth District 2014 Congressional Art Competition. Madison Received this award from Congressman Stephan Fincher for her piece titled “Get a Grip.”
Huntingdon Hears More Complaints About Water
April 30, 2024
HUNTINGDON (April 23) — Three citizens were in attendance at the Huntingdon Town Mayor and Council meeting on Tuesday, April 23 to verbalize their complaints with the Huntingdon Water and Sewer Department.
McKenzie SROs Get New Trucks
April 30, 2024
McKENZIE (April 29) — McKenzie Police Department took delivery of the first of three Ford F-150 pickup trucks on Monday that will be dedicated for use by the Student Resource Officers (SROs) at the three McKenzie school sites.
County Chamber to Host National Day of Prayer Event
April 30, 2024
The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 2024 National Day of Prayer in Carroll County.
Sheriff’s Reports
April 30, 2024
Drug Violation — Wendy Love Calderon, 49, of McKenzie, concealed a hydrocodone pill in a clear plastic bag inside of her arm sling and brought the item into the jail. Jail staff discovered the pill during the defendants initial booking into the jail for her weekend time to serve.
West Carroll Baseball Honors Seniors
April 30, 2024
ATWOOD — Five senior West Carroll Baseball players were honored on Senior Night at their home stadium. Each was presented a plaque, large, framed picture, and the honor of walking with their parents onto the field to be announced publicly. After the short presentation, the moms each threw a baseball to their son.
Carroll County Electric Department Donates to Inclusion Park, Hears Update on Solar Project
April 30, 2024
HUNTINGDON (April 25) — Carroll Counnty Inclusion Park, Inc. received another donation from a government entity in the county when the Carroll County Electric Department Board of Directors voted to provide a local donation of $2,205 to be matched by an equal donation by TVA.
Browning Museum Receives Grant Check
April 30, 2024
McKENZIE (April 26) — On Friday, Ashley Howell, executive director of the Tennessee State Museum along with former State Representative Steve McDaniel, presented a $14,700 check to the Gordon Browning Museum in McKenzie. The grants comes as part of a larger $5 million appropriation approved by members of the General Assembly for the Tennessee State Museum in the 2023-24 state budget.
West Carroll Board of Education Agenda
April 30, 2024
May 2, 2024 6:30 p.m., West Carroll Jr/Sr High School Cafeteria.
TBI Agents Arrest Henry Man on Online Exploitation
April 30, 2024
PARIS — Special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force have arrested and charged a man in connection to an ongoing investigation into online child sexual exploitation.
Gasoline Prices Rise During Week
April 30, 2024
TENNESSEE (April 29) — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee rose 2.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.23/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 11.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 1.8 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel fell 2.9 cents in the last week and stands at $3.98 per gallon.
McKenzie School Board Agenda
April 30, 2024
Tuesday, May 7, 5:30 p.m., MHS Library.
New Laws To Know in 2024
April 30, 2024
On Thursday, the 113th General Assembly of the Tennessee Legislature drew to a close. It was a tumultuous session marked by Tennessee teachers being allowed to enter the classroom armed, AI protection in the music industry, additional abortion legislation, and the school voucher bill failing. Included was the passage of Governor Lee’s $52.8 billion budget.
McKenzie Fire, Rescue Assists at Single-Car Wreck
April 30, 2024
McKenzie (April 29) — A single-car accident on Monday, April 29 around lunch caused a safety concern for the driver’s safety and locomotive traffic on the nearby train track.
Congressman Kustoff Visits Carroll County
April 30, 2024
HUNTINGDON (April 25) — Congressman David Kustoff (R-Germantown) spoke at a forum hosted by the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce on April 25 at the Carroll County Civic Center.
McKenzie FFA Live Plant Sale
April 30, 2024
McKenzie High School held its annual live plant sale from its greenhouse.
Masks
April 30, 2024
I’ve written about suicide, talked to people about suicide, been in schools and work settings to help them formulate a plan for dealing with losing a coworker or student to suicide, and I’ve counseled untold numbers of people left behind in the aftermath of suicide.
Rebels Celebrate Senior Night with Win
April 30, 2024
McKENZIE (April 23) — On Tuesday, McKenzie hosted Gibson County for senior night. Despite a slow start the Rebels picked up the 4-3 win putting their record at 11-12 for the season.
