West Carroll to Lease Vehicles to Sheriff’s Office
July 16, 2024
ATWOOD (July 11) — The West Carroll Special School District will lease three school safety vehicles to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Department for use at the three school campuses.
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Rebels Resume Practice, Conclude 7-on-7s
July 16, 2024
McKENZIE (July 15) — The McKenzie High School Rebel football team resumed practice last week following the summer dead period with the season fast approaching. The team traveled for a pair of 7-on-7’s to conclude the week and held one final 7-on-7 Monday evening.
McKenzie Welcomes Vol State 500k Runners
July 16, 2024
McKENZIE (July 11-13) — Participants in the Last Annual Vol State Road Race made their way through downtown McKenzie last week. Despite the “last” in the name, the grueling event is held each year, with runners beginning a 500k (314 mile) journey from Dorena Landing, Missouri to Castle Rock, Georgia on Thursday morning. They have ten days to complete the course.
The Wit and Wisdom of David Johnson: What if John Wayne Had been Black?
July 16, 2024
Growing up, I was mesmerized by every single movie that starred John Wayne. The characters he portrayed were strong, morally conscious men who fought for what’s right, even if they stood alone. They defended the defenseless and were usually fiercely patriotic. Even though I knew nothing about his private life, I wanted to be like John Wayne.
Donna Segraves
July 15, 2024
Donna Segraves June 6, 1949 - July 12, 2024 CLARKSBURG - Ms. Donna Segraves, 75, of Clarksburg, Tennessee, died Friday, July 12, 2024, at Huntingdon Health and Rehab. …
John T. Gullet
July 13, 2024
A memorial service for John T. Gullet will be scheduled at a later date. Mr. Gullet, 60, died Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Milan General Hospital. He worked at Prysmian Group in the …
Patsy Ruth Hunt
July 12, 2024
Patsy Ruth Hunt December 14, 1930 ~ July 10, 2024 (age 93) Patsy Ruth Hunt, 93, of Gleason, Tenn. died July 10, 2024 at Hillview Community …
Derrick L. Potter and Elisha Miller Potter
July 11, 2024
McKENZIE - Joint funeral services for Derrick L. Potter and Elisha Miller Potter are at 2 p.m. Friday, July 12, 2024, at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Friday from …
Billy Wayne Byars
July 11, 2024
Mr. Billy Wayne “Bill” Byars, 80, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, died Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Lakeside Senior Living. Funeral services are Friday, July 12, 2024 at …
Derrick L. Potter and Elisha Miller Potter
July 10, 2024
McKENZIE, Tenn. - Joint funeral services for Derrick L. Potter and Elisha Miller Potter are 2 p.m. Friday, July 12, 2024, at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive …
Local Students Honored at Annual SkillsUSA Workforce Development Event
July 9, 2024
ATLANTA, Grassroots Newswire (July 3) — Two area career and technical student won one of the nation’s highest awards at the 2024 SkillsUSA Championships, held in Atlanta, on June 26-27. More than 6,000 students competed at the national showcase of career and technical education. The SkillsUSA Championships is the largest skill competition in the world and covers 1.79 million square feet, equivalent to 31 football fields or 41 acres.
Cottage Grove Hosts Annual July 4th Celebration
July 9, 2024
COTTAGE GROVE, Tenn. (July 4) — Tennessee’s smallest incorporated city always puts on a festival on July 4 in celebration of America’s independence from Great Britain.
Carroll County General Sessions Court
July 9, 2024
HUNTINGDON (July 3) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on July 3.
McKenzie Police Reports
July 9, 2024
Aggravated Burglary — Alvin Travis, 60, Magnolia Avenue, was charged with Aggravated Burglary and Vandalism on July 3.
Marriage Licenses
July 9, 2024
Georgia Leigh Ann Brooks, 18, of Huntingdon, to Stephen Edward Rose, 21, of Huntingdon.
Carroll County Sheriff’s Reports
July 9, 2024
DUI — Rakan Bahnam Nazi, 24, of Camden, was charged with driving under the influence on 6/30/24.
Ridgeway is New President of TCAT-Henry/Carroll
July 9, 2024
John Penn Ridgeway is the new Tennessee College of Applied Technology president Henry/Carroll. A committee of the governing body, the Tennessee Board of Regents, selected him. Ridgeway began his service on July 1, following the retirement of TCAT President Willie Huffman.
McKenzie City Council Agenda
July 9, 2024
McKenzie Mayor and Council convenes Thursday, July 11, 6 p.m. in the Council Room of McKenzie City Hall, 2470 Cedar Street. A public hearing regarding the direction of Broadway Street will be at 5 p.m., before the regular meeting starts. The public is invited to attend.
Huntingdon School Board to Meet
July 9, 2024
The Huntingdon Board of Education will hold a meeting on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 5 p.m.
Huntingdon Celebrates Hunter Ensley Day
July 9, 2024
HUNTINGDON (July 6) — The town of blue and gold was a town of orange and white as Huntingdon and many surrounding towns celebrated Hunter Ensley and the national college baseball champions, UT Vols.
