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Gleason senior Zowie Tipton, (pictured left) the daughter of Vander Tipton and Sabrina Tipton, signed to be part of Bethel University’s Renaissance Theatre program. She will be in the performing arts program. Senior Bulldog Kyzer Crochet (pictured center) is the son of Tina and Ryan Arnold and Scott and Blandie Crochet. He plans to play football at Bethel University. Senior Cheerleader Brooklyn McDowell (pictured right) is the daughter of Lindsay and Nicky Jackson and Jonathan and Alivia McDowell. She chose to cheer for Bethel University.

Four Gleason Seniors Sign With Bethel, Dyersburg State

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

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Carroll County observed the National Day of Prayer on May 2 at the Carroll County Airport. 25 area citizens provided prayers during the event.

National Day of Prayer Observed in County

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. more

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Fillies who were honored include (L to R) Front Row: Annabelle Singleton, Lilly Kee and Kelby Crossno. Back Row: Sara Beth Smith, Josey Stokes, Delaney Byars and Quinn Kelley.

Fillies, Mustangs Celebrate Successful Basketball Season

HUNTINGDON (April 27) — Huntingdon Fillies and Mustangs, along with the cheerleaders celebrated the 2023-24 basketball season during a banquet at First Baptist Church on Saturday, April 27. more

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Mackenzie Morgan drop kicks Raven Black.

Memphis Wrestling Entertains at West Carroll High School

ATWOOD — Memphis Wrestling delighted fans at West Carroll High School with an outstanding show in the school’s gymnasium. The event was fundraiser for the War Eagle football team. more

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Celebration of the Arts

Carroll Arts sponsored an important event on April 27 with the assistance of the Dixie Carter Performing Arts and Academic Enrichment Center. more

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West Carroll Approves HVAC, Signage

ATWOOD (May 2) — West Carroll Special School District Board of Education approved replacing seven heating and cooling units and purchasing a new marquee sign in front of the central office building adjacent to the new U.S. 79 bypass and the existing SR 77 intersection. more

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Sherry Cockrill was honored for 39 years of teaching at West Carroll. Preston Caldwell, director of schools, is pictured with her.

West Carroll School Retirees Honored

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

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County Receives Multiple Grants from State

NASHVILLE (April 30) — On Tuesday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced the state will award $162.7 million in broadband and digital opportunity grants. more

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County Commission to Approve Private Acts

The Carroll County Commission meets Monday, May 13 with four resolutions on the agenda. more

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Inclusion: Coming Together to Play

HUNTINGDON (May 4) — The pieces are being assembled for all children to play inclusively. Carroll County Inclusion Park is coming together as workers busily assemble all the special playground equipment in preparation for children’s play. more

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The Hudson Family: The long tradition of Bethel students continues since 2006. (L to R): Ellen Hudson Clark — BS in Biology ‘12; Michael Hudson — BS in Biology ‘18; Trent Hudson (dad)- BS in Psychology ‘13; Alyssa Hudson — BS in Biology ‘24; Sherrye Hudson — MSCJ ‘13; Kelsey Hudson (daughter-in-law) — BS in Psychology ‘20; Matthew Hudson — BS in Biology ‘19; Trent’s sister — Jill Hudson Scott — BS in Biology ‘96 and MAT ‘03, and her son, Hansford, a current Bethel student. Not pictured: Jacob Hudson — BS in Computer Information Systems ‘11. Several years, there were at least three Hudsons enrolled at the same time.

Bethel University Confers 347 Degrees During Spring Commencement Ceremony

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

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McKenzie Police are Investigating Shooting

McKENZIE (May 1) — McKenzie Police Department is investigating a shooting in the area of Bertha Street. more

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High School Graduation Schedule

Clarksburg, Friday, May 10, 7 p.m., A.D. Jarrett Gym. more

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McKenzie City Council to Appoint New Member

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. more

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Public Works Director Announces Resignation

HUNTINGDON (May 2) — Huntingdon Public Works Director Randy Crossett announced his resignation during the May 2 meeting of the Public Works Committee. Mayor Nina Smothers said Crossett did not provide a definite date of resignation and talks between she and Crossett continue as she attempts to persuade him not to quit. more

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(L to R) Front Row: Kyle Atkins, representing his late father, Dr. Jerry Atkins; Sevelte Gilbert; Pam Joyner; Debbie Cathy; and Linda Wicker. Back Row: Ellen Argo; Chuck Wallace; Jenny Miller; and Mark Dillahunty.

Carroll County Sports Hall of Fame Inducts 2024 Class

HUNTINGDON (May 4) — The Carroll County Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors inducted its twenty-second class of members during a celebration on Saturday, May 4 at the Carroll County Civic Center. Nine members were inducted and 10 high school seniors were recognized for their athletic and academic accomplishments. more

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First Responders Receive The Star of Life Award

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 more

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Baptist Carroll County Earns ‘A’ Grade for Patient Safety

HUNTINGDON (May 1) — Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County received an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the standard of patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. more

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Rebel Sports This Week

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

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Are You the Worst Mother in the World?

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. more

By David Johnson
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