Marriage Licenses
April 16, 2024
Jay Brandon O-Rourke, 55, of Hollow Rock to Rosemary Perry Grizzle, 54, of Hollow Rock.
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The Dixie Receives Stand for The Arts Grant, Recognition
April 16, 2024
Spectrum today announced The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center (The Dixie PAC) will receive $10,000 through the 2023-2024 Stand For The Arts Awards, a partnership with Ovation TV that recognizes local arts, cultural and educational organizations and programs. Since the initiative started in 2017, Ovation TV and Spectrum have given out 70 awards totaling $700,000 towards arts education.
Senator Stevens Supports School Vouchers
April 16, 2024
HUNTINGDON (April 12) — Tennessee State Senator John Stevens (R-Huntingdon) addressed Capitol Talk forum on Friday, April 12 to speak about the State of Tennessee and the General Assembly.
County’s Students Participate in Special Olympics
April 16, 2024
HUNTINGDON (April 12) — Students with intellectual disabilities from the county’s five special school districts displayed their prowess in sporting events during Special Olympics held at Huntingdon’s Paul Ward Stadium on Friday, April 12.
McKenzie Rotary Continues to Grow
April 16, 2024
McKENZIE (April 9) — On Tuesday, the McKenzie Rotary Club welcomed two new members into the club. Bethel University men’s basketball coach Jeff Britt and paralegal Phoebe Presson were inducted by Club President Jason R. Martin, who explained the significance of Rotary locally and globally.
Governor Lee Signs Tennessee Disability, Aging Act Into Law
April 16, 2024
NASHVILLE — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed the Tennessee Disability and Aging Act, legislation that merges Tennessee’s Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD) and Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD), creating a new Department of Disability and Aging (DDA). The bill received unanimous, bipartisan legislative support and was backed by numerous stakeholders.
McKenzie High Sports Schedule
April 16, 2024
Tuesday, April 16 Baseball at McEwen at 6 p.m. Soccer at Union City at 6 p.m. Track and Field at South Gibson
I Didn’t Know Donkeys Could Laugh
April 16, 2024
Recently, I saw a post on Facebook asking, “What’s one thing you’ve done that you’ll never do again?”
West Carroll FFA to Host Greenhouse Sale
April 16, 2024
ATWOOD — West Carroll High School is hosting a spring live plant sale on Saturday, April 20, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the greenhouse on the campus, 760 Highway 77, Atwood.
Local Nonprofit Co-Founders Among Most Influential in West Tennessee
April 16, 2024
JACKSON (April 9) — Dr. Julie Hill and Stacie Freeman, MSSW, were honored by the Jackson Area Business and Professional Women as winners of Sterling Awards 2024: 20 Most Influential Women in West Tennessee.
County’s FY 2024-25 Budget Nears Completion
April 16, 2024
HUNTINGDON (April 11) — After three rounds of meetings, the Carroll County Budget Committee is one step closer to setting the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget. Thursday’s meeting revisited several department budgets to address proposed expenditures along with adjustments to various line items.
Calendar 4-16-24
April 16, 2024
McKenzie City Council Meets Monthly The McKenzie City Council meets at 6 p.m. the second Thursday of each month.
Sheriff’s Reports
April 16, 2024
Domestic Assault — Dennis L. Pruitt, 50, of Hollow Rock, was arrested on April 9, for Domestic Assault. The sheriff’s department was dispatched to a home in Hollow Rock for a domestic situation when upon arrival the victim’s brother stated that they were in the back room yelling at each other.
Huntingdon Police Reports
April 16, 2024
Driving on Revoked, Speeding — Amber M. Hillard, 36, of Huntingdon, was arrested on April 7, for Driving on a Suspended License. Officer Townes initiated a traffic stop when the radar picked up Hilliard driving 72 in a 55-mph speed zone. A computer check confirmed Hillard had a suspended license.
McKenzie Police Reports
April 16, 2024
Sale/Delivery of a Controlled Substance — A juvenile male faces charges of Sale/Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Driving on a Suspended License, Illegal Window Tint, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia after a traffic stop on April 9.
McKenzie Rolls Back Fireworks Ordinance
April 16, 2024
McKENZIE (April 10) — After four years of tighter shooting and selling dates on fireworks, the City of McKenzie rolled Ordinance 566 back to the original two-week window. After the first reading, Ordinance 566 allows the sale and shooting of fireworks beginning June 20 through July 5 and December 20 through January 1.
Rebels Fall to Riverside
April 16, 2024
McKenzie (April 12) — Jake Cassidy started off pitching for the Rebels. Riverside got the first run of the night.
Board Discusses Budget, Upcoming Facility Repairs
April 16, 2024
McKENZIE (April 9) — McKenzie Special School District (MSSD) met at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the McKenzie Middle School Library for their regular monthly meeting to discuss budget amendments, and roofing and paving updates.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
April 16, 2024
McKENZIE (April 13) — It was neighbors helping neighbors when members of the McKenzie Senior Citizens Center decided to host a spaghetti dinner to benefit the McKenzie United Neighbors.
Lady Rebels Take Down Clarksburg
April 16, 2024
McKenzie (April 12) — Clarksburg started off the game hot and The Lady Rebels were trailing early.
