Carroll County General Sessions Court
July 2, 2024
HUNTINGDON (June 26) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions on June 26.
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Bethel Reduces Staff, Budget, Sports Programs
July 2, 2024
McKENZIE (June 27) — Bethel University has slightly reduced the number of faculty and staff during the past week in an effort to balance the budget.
Sheriff’s Reports
July 2, 2024
Narcotics Found by Citizen — On June 22, Carroll County Sheriff’s Department received a call from Captain Davis from the National Guard Training Center located in Milan, TN. Captain Davis stated that one of his soldiers brought him a bag with money, marijuana (2.4 grams) and drug paraphernalia. The soldier stated that he was spraying weeds around the fences and was headed to the volleyball court to spray weeds around that area and that was when he discovered the bag. The bag was opened and when he saw the contents he turned it in to Captain Davis. There was one glass jar that had small baggies inside the jar and two of the baggies contained a green leafy-like substance believed to be marijuana, $70 cash, 1 scale, 1 box of plastic baggies, and one small bag of tobacco.
HCMC’s Unbreakable Bond
July 2, 2024
When you intentionally create relationships at work, your coworkers become your family.
McKenzie Chamber Presents Banquet, Community Awards
July 2, 2024
McKENZIE (June 25) — McKenzie Chamber of Commerce held its third annual banquet on Tuesday, June 25 at Bethel University’s cafeteria. The food was provided by the food service at Bethel.
Huntingdon Water Rates Increase Three Percent
July 2, 2024
HUNTINGDON (June 27) — The Town Council of Huntingdon held a special called meeting Thursday to conclude Fiscal Year 2024 and set fiscal policy for the coming year. On a split vote, the council approved a three-percent increase in the town’s water and sewer rate.
McKenzie Campus Hosts Groundbreaking
July 2, 2024
McKENZIE (June 25) — Tennessee College of Applied Technology Henry/Carroll hosted a groundbreaking for its new academic and administrative building on June 25 at the McKenzie campus.
The Big Panda Comes to Town
July 2, 2024
It’s usually the big blue and white tent that attracts fireworks enthusiasts but in McKenzie its a giant 20-foot inflatable panda.
McKenzie Youth League All Star Softball Shows Well in Local State Tournament
July 2, 2024
McKenzie All-Star Softball had a great showing at West Tennessee State Tournament.
Things that go 'Boom' in the Summer Night
July 2, 2024
Fireworks are staples of summer, when neighborhoods sporadically light up with multicolored splendor, and distant pops can be heard on a regular basis.
New Decorative Lighting in Downtown
July 2, 2024
McKENZIE — New decorative lighting is now completely installed in downtown McKenzie. Associates of Wade Electric Company installed the final lighting fixtures last week in Veterans Park. Additional lighting was placed on Broadway, Lee, and Waldren streets in downtown. The lighting project was first proposed in 2018 and was part of the Broadway sidewalk replacement project approved during the Jill Holland administration. The new decorative lighting replaces lights installed in the 1980s during the Mayor Joe Morris’ administration when the downtown gazebo was constructed, in part, by masonry students at the McKenzie TCAT.
School Bus Misadventures
July 2, 2024
Back in the 1970s, when I was in my twenties and still a couple of bubbles shy of plumb, I decided I could manage the dual role of a schoolteacher and a school bus driver.
Inglenook Book Club News
July 2, 2024
The Inglenook Book Club met Wednesday, June 12 at 3 p.m. at Lakeside Senior Living Community in McKenzie for their monthly meeting. Twenty members were in attendance. President Gail Mack called the meeting to order by beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance, Club Aim and Motto.
Huntingdon’s Hunter Ensley Helps Vols Earn National Championship
July 2, 2024
OMAHA (June 24) — In a season marked by grit, determination, and unforgettable moments, the University of Tennessee Volunteers clinched their first College World Series National Championship with a thrilling victory over the Texas A&M Aggies in game 3. This historic win not only represents the Volunteers’ first baseball national championship title but also breaks a 16-year national championship drought for the university.
Dennis Michael Lowe
June 30, 2024
BRUCETON - Mr. Dennis Michael Lowe, 51, of Bruceton, died Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at his home. A memorial service for Mr. Lowe is Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at …
Dennis Michael Lowe
June 28, 2024
BRUCETON, Tenn. - Mr. Dennis Michael Lowe, 51, of Bruceton, died Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at his home. A memorial service for Mr. Lowe will be scheduled in July.
James Bradley Hatley
June 28, 2024
MILAN - Mr. James (Jim) Bradley Hatley died Thursday, June 20. Mr. Hatley was a retired high school teacher/coach, including in McKenzie, and a Marine Corps veteran. He was born on …
Michael David Brandon
June 28, 2024
HUNTINGDON - Mr. Michael Brandon, 43, of Huntingdon, Tennessee died Friday, June 21, 2024 at NHC Milan. Memorial services are Monday, July 1, 2024 at 4 p.m. in the Chapel …
Janice Chandler
June 28, 2024
HUNTINGDON - Mrs. Janice Chandler, 83, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, died Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Huntingdon Health & Rehab. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Saturday, June 29, 2024, in the …
Bethel University Cuts Staff, Some Sports Program
June 27, 2024
Bethel University interim president the Reverend Dr. Robert Watkins addressed faculty and staff in an email June 26, 2024, explaining the institution’s financial predicament and the measures taken to address the situation. “These actions are difficult and cause distress, but they are necessary to establish a sustainable financial foundation to serve our students,” Watkins said.
